COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the essential skills and principles for an effective organizational manager. Students will explore the foundational principles of organizations and learn how management plays a critical role in organizing and coordinating activities to achieve business goals. Emphasizing the importance of skilled leadership, the course will equip students with the necessary tools to support business growth and success.
Through this course, students will also learn to identify and understand the individual components of a company and how these various departments and functions interconnect. By gaining this holistic view, students will better comprehend the proper role of a manager, enabling them to effectively oversee operations, motivate teams, and guide the organization toward its objectives. This understanding will form the basis for developing essential management skills in today’s business environment.
Key Topics Covered
- Principles of Organizational Structure: Explore the foundation of how organizations are structured, including hierarchies, roles, and responsibilities.
- Management Functions and Roles: Learn the core functions of management—planning, organizing, leading, and controlling—and the roles managers play within an organization.
- Components of a Company and Their Interconnection: Understand the individual components of a business, such as departments and teams, and how they work together to achieve common goals.
- Effective Communication and Leadership: Study the importance of clear communication and strong leadership in motivating teams and guiding organizational success.
- Decision-Making and Problem-Solving: Develop strategies for making informed decisions and solving problems efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Learn the value of fostering collaboration within teams and across departments to achieve higher productivity and innovation.
- Adapting to Change in Management: Understand how managers can successfully navigate and lead their teams through organizational changes and challenges in a dynamic business environment.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
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Full-CLC Students
Based on your HESEAP application, you have been awarded full CLC for this course, classifying it as a test-out course, meaning no traditional instruction will be provided. Your CLC award signifies that you possess knowledge, whether gained through prior education or experience, equivalent to or surpassing what would typically be learned in a traditional college setting. Consequently, classroom attendance is not required; however, you are required to successfully pass a final exam for the course.
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- (2017) How to close the Gap between Project Management and People Management https://www.proofhub.com/articles/project-management-and-people-management
- (2012) Management Principles (v. 1.0), Mason Carpenter, Talya Bauer, Berrin Erdogan. Chapter 1 Introduction to the Principles of Management (Online) Available at https://2012books.lardbucket.org/pdfs/management-principles-v1.0.pdf
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