This introductory course explores the critical role managers play within all types of organizations (i.e. business, government, and not-for-profits). Structured around the four management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, students will be exposed to a broad range of topics such as organizational strategy; environments and cultures; decision-making, how functional areas are integrated in organizational structures; managing individuals; groups and teams; and managerial controls. A foundational course for management students, the material is useful to all students as they prepare for future workplace roles.
This introductory course explores the critical role managers play within all types of organizations (i.e. business, government, and not-for-profits). Structured around the four management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, students will be exposed to a broad range of topics such as organizational strategy; environments and cultures; decision-making, how functional areas are integrated in organizational structures; managing individuals; groups and teams; and managerial controls. A foundational course for management students, the material is useful to all students as they prepare for future workplace roles.
