Principles of Management


Module 1: Introduction to Management Why It Matters: Introduction to Management Management Primary Functions of Management Types of Managers and Their Roles The Advantages of Managing People Well Putting It Together: Introduction to Management Assignment: Primary Functions of Management Discussion: The Importance of “Why” Module 2: History of Management Why It Matters: History of Management Scientific Management Bureaucratic Management Humanistic Management Current Developments in Management Practices Putting It Together: History of Management Assignment: History of Management Discussion: How the Past Influences the Present Module 3: Planning and Mission Why It Matters: Planning and Mission Mission, Vision, and Values Pros and Cons of Planning The Planning Cycle Types of Plans and Common Planning Tools Putting It Together: Planning and Mission Assignment: Creating a Plan for Sun City Boards Discussion: Mission Accomplished? Module 4: Environments and Strategic Management Why It Matters: Environments and Strategic Management The Role of Strategy in Management Common Frameworks for Evaluating the Business Environment Common Frameworks for Situational Analysis Stages and Types of Strategy How Environment Affects Strategy Putting It Together: Environments and Strategic Management Assignment: Strategizing for Sun City Boards Discussion: The Strategy Behind Your Favorite Product Module 5: Decision Making Why It Matters: Decision Making Barriers to Individual Decision Making and Styles of Decision Making Rational Decision Making vs. Other Types of Decision Making Evidence-Based Decision Making Using a Decision Tree Managing Group Decision Making Putting It Together: Decision Making Assignment: Your Decision-Making Process Discussion: Could These Bad Decisions Have Been Avoided?	Module 6: Organizational Structures Why It Matters: Organizational Structures The Purpose of Organization Common Organizational Structures Factors Impacting Organizational Design Current Trends in Organization and Job Design Putting It Together: Organizational Structures Assignment: An Organizational Structure for Sun City Boards Discussion: Considering Organizational Structures Module 7: Human Resource Management Why It Matters: Human Resource Management Purpose of Human Resource Management Laws Affecting Human Resource Practices Recruiting and Selecting Qualified Job Applicants Employee Orientation and Training Employee Development and Performance Evaluations Employee Compensation, Incentive, and Benefits Strategies Employee Separation and Termination Current Trends and Challenges in HR Management Putting It Together: Human Resource Management Assignment: Memo to Costco’s CEO Discussion: Show Me the Benefits Module 8: Groups, Teams, and Teamwork Why It Matters: Groups, Teams, and Teamwork Common Group Behaviors Types of Teams Building Effective Teams The Five Stages of Team Development Conflict Within Teams Putting It Together: Groups, Teams, and Teamwork Assignment: Team Plan for Sun City Boards Discussion: What Makes Teams Successful? Module 9: Culture and Diversity Why It Matters: Culture and Diversity Organizational Culture Key Dimensions of Organizational Culture Influences on Organizational Culture Cultural Change Employee Diversity Putting It Together: Culture and Diversity Assignment: Memo on Diversity at Sun City Boards Discussion: Evaluating Company Culture Discussion: Color Blind or Color Brave? Module 10: Leadership Why It Matters: Leadership Leadership What Makes an Effective Leader? Effective vs. Poor Leadership Situational Theories of Leadership Transformational and Transactional Theories of Leadership Putting It Together: Leadership Assignment: Evaluating Leadership Discussion: What Makes a Good Leader?	Module 11: Motivation Why It Matters: Motivation The Importance of Employee Motivation Needs-Based Theories of Motivation Process-Based Theories of Motivation Job Characteristics that Affect Motivation Goal-Setting Theory Reinforcement Theory Manager’s Role in Promoting Motivation Putting It Together: Motivation Discussion: Rethinking Motivation Assignment: Motivation Module 12: The Individual and the Organization Why It Matters: The Individual and the Organization Personal Values and Personality at Work Common Management Biases Attitudes that Affect Job Performance Job Fitness and Performance Putting It Together: The Individual and the Organization Discussion: Exploring Personality in the Workplace Assignment: New Operational Plans at Sun City Boards Module 13: Ethics in Business Why It Matters: Ethics in Business The Need for Ethics in the Workplace US Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations Influences on Ethical Choices How Managers Can Encourage Ethical Behavior Corporate Social Responsibility Putting It Together: Ethics in Business Assignment: Memo to 3M CEO Discussion: Are They Simply Guidelines? Module 14: Communication Why It Matters: Communication Communication and Management Typical Communication Flows Barriers to Effective Communication Channels of Business Communication Putting It Together: Communication Assignment: Communication Plan for Sun City Boards Discussion: Communication Breakdown on Mars Module 15: Control Why It Matters: Control Control in the Business Setting The Control Process Levels and Types of Control The Need for a Balanced Scorecard Financial and Nonfinancial Controls Putting It Together: Control Assignment: Financial Controls vs. Balanced Scorecard Discussion: Out of Control Module 16: Globalization and Business Why It Matters: Globalization and Business Current Trends in Global Business Tradeoffs in Global Business Dimensions of Cultural Difference Responding to Cultural Differences Effective Training for International Assignments Putting It Together: Globalization and Business Assignment: Taking Sun City Boards Global Discussion: Managing Globalization