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Management Fundamentals

This course introduces the fundamental principles of management. Take this course to learn about management, as defined by experts in the field. Learn the ins and outs of the management process and the behind-the- scenes considerations that go into successful management in today’s organizations.

Price:  $49.00

Availability:  Unlimited use for 90 Days!

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Outline the management process and describe the importance and scope of management within a range of organizations
  • Discuss the purposes of organizational goals
  • Define the basic elements of organizations
  • Describe approaches to designing and grouping jobs
  • Describe historical and contemporary perspectives on motivating employees
  • Describe the nature of control and discuss how control is managed in organizations
With this course, you will also get:
  • Real life examples and interactive role play
  • Hands-on exercises

Management Fundamentals Table of Contents

The Management Process

  • Topic aim and objectives
  • The nature of management
  • The basic functions of management
  • The scope of management
  • Topic Summary
  • Test
The Planning Process
  • Topic aim and objectives
  • Decision making
  • Organizational goals
  • Setting and managing goals
  • Topic Summary
  • Test
Organizing Jobs
  • Topic aim and objectives
  • Basic elements of organizing
  • Designing jobs
  • Grouping jobs
  • Using functional departmentalization
  • Topic Summary
  • Test
Motivating Employees
  • Topic aim and objectives
  • What is motivation?
  • Perspectives on motivation
  • Applying motivational strategies
  • Hands on
  • Topic Summary
  • Test
The Nature and Management of Control
  • Topic aim and objectives
  • The nature of control
  • The steps in the control process
  • Managing control
  • Topic Summary
  • Test

500MHz Pentium or faster with 512MB Ram (1GB recommended) 1024 x 768 minimum monitor screen resolution with 16-bit video card Windows 2000, XP or later MAC Compatible Broadband connection (256 kbps or greater) connection recommended Internet Explorer 6.0+ or Firefox 2.0+ Flash Player 9.0+ required for most courses Sound card with speakers or headphones for audio playback Browser JavaScript must be enabled

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