Foundations of Management

Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:

1. assess the role of management within an organization;
2. demonstrate the use of appropriate communication techniques related to business management;
3. evaluate the impact of issues related to ethics and social responsibility on the management of organizations.
    

Leading

Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:

1. apply an understanding of human behaviour to explain how individuals and groups function in the workplace;
2. demonstrate an understanding of group dynamics;
3. demonstrate an understanding of proper leadership techniques in a variety of situations.
    

Management Challenges

Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:

1. demonstrate an understanding of the communication process within the workplace;
2. evaluate the strategies used by individuals and organizations to manage stress and conflict;
3. compare theories of how to motivate individuals and teams in a productive work environment.
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Planning and Controlling

Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:

1. analyse the importance of planning to the success of an organization;
2. demonstrate an understanding of appropriate planning tools and techniques in a variety of situations;
3. analyse the relationship between strategic planning and the success of an organization;
4. analyse how companies respond to internal and external pressures for change;
5. assess the importance of control in management.
    

Organizing

Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:

1. demonstrate an understanding of the various organizational structures used to manage the workforce effectively;
2. assess the ways in which organizational structures have changed to adapt to the changing nature of work;
3. evaluate the role of human resources within an organization.