Principles of Management

Catalog description

This course develops skills and behaviors necessary for the successful supervision of people and their job responsibilities. Instructors place emphasis on real life concepts, personal skill development, applied knowledge, and the management of human resources. Course content is intended to help managers and supervisors deal with a dramatically changing workplace being affected by technology changes, a more competitive and global market place, corporate restructuring, and the changing nature of work and the workforce. Topics include understanding the manager's job and work environment; building an effective organizational culture; leading, directing, and applying authority; planning, decision-making, and problem-solving; human resource management; administrative management; and organizing and controlling. A work ethic grade is assigned for this course. For more information see Work Ethics .