BA 206 Management Fundamentals

This course is a survey of management and what makes a successful manager. Content includes planning, decision making, organizing, leadership, motivation, communication, control, and a thorough overview of the field of management. The course covers the opportunities and challenges posed by a multi-cultural work force and the responsibilities of management in handling and motivating employees in the current business environment. Students should gain skills that can be immediately utilized to effectively work with and manage people.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BA 101Z

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Distinguish leadership from management
2. Evaluate how structures, cultures, and chains of command achieve the goals of an organization
3. Distinguish missions, visions, strategies, tactics, goals and objectives
4. Use techniques to monitor employee performance and take corrective action when employees underperform
5. Explain how laws and social responsibility affects an organization’s performance
6. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of an organization and evaluate how they correspond to its opportunities and threats