Foundations of Management

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This course is intended to be a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the fundamentals of management. The course introduces the student to the fundamental management issues of planning, organizing, leading, directing, and controlling. The text and lectures will address the history of management, what organizations look for in managers, managerial roles, ethics, innovation, and leadership. The course also explores decision-making, organizational strategy, human resource management, communication, and business control methods and processes. The student will understand and evaluate quality control processes and customer service requirements that are so critical in today's competitive environment.