This course looks at who managers are, what management is, what managers do, and what an organization is. In addition to providing some history to how management has evolved, it will provide some insight in what it takes for a manager to be successful in the 21st century. In this course, students will learn basic management concepts and terminology as well as the history of management theory. Students will also learn how organizations are structured and why managers are important. The different roles of a manager in today's organizations and the different skills a manager must hone to be successful will also be covered.
In this course students will:
Be able to describe what role a manager plays in an organization and a manager's basic functions.
Be able to identify some of the critical people related decisions that managers must make on a regular basis in the context of teams and individuals.
Be able to describe how the project management process is used to manage organizational activites and describe typical time wasting activities in an organization.
Be able to explain the need for leadership, communications and creativity in a modern organization. Students will also be able to describe the five major components of management compentency.
Scheduled Dates
You can register for a class for up to 10 days after the start date.
8/13/2008 - 9/3/2008
8 hours - $99
9/10/2008 - 10/1/2008
8 hours - $99
10/8/2008 - 10/29/2008
8 hours - $99
11/5/2008 - 11/26/2008
8 hours - $99
All courses qualify
to receive CEU credits
from
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
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