Management

For undergraduate Principles of Management courses

REAL Managers, REAL Experiences

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PART 1: Introduction

1. Managers in the Workplace

Management History Module

2. Making Decisions

Part 1 Management Practice

PART 2: Basics of Managing in Today's Workplace

3. Managing the External Environment and the Organization's Culture

4. Managing in a Global Environment

5. Managing Diversity

6. Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

7. Managing Change and Innovation

Part 2 Management Practice

PART 3: Planning

8. Planning Work Activities

9. Managing Strategy

Creating and Leading Entrepreneurial Ventures Module

Part 3 Management Practice

PART 4: Organizing

10. Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

11. Designing Organizational Structure - Adaptive Designs

12. Managing Human Resources

Managing Your Career Module

13. Creating and Managing Teams

Part 4 Management Practice

PART 5: Leading

14. Managing Communication

15. Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

16. Motivating Employees

17. Being an Effective Leader 

Part 5 Management Practice

PART 6: Controlling

18. Monitoring and Controlling

Planning and Control Techniques Module

Managing Operations Module

Part 6 Management Practice

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