This course will present a survey of the basic methods by which managers have operated businesses, large and small. Foremost are the basic concepts of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. Embedded within these key concepts are numerous skills that, when mastered, will allow you to embark on a career in business management.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

● Discuss the history of management theory and practice
● Identify one’s strengths and weaknesses in leadership and interpersonal skills
● Create and characterize good goals and objectives
● Examine the scope and changing role of strategic human resource management
● Compare and contrast need-based and process-based theories of motivation

Course Schedule and Topics

Week 1: Unit 1 – Introduction to the Principles of Management
Week 2: Unit 2 – Psychology and Work Behaviors
Week 3: Unit 3 – Globalization and Leadership
Week 4: Unit 4 – Mission, Vision, and Values
Week 5: Unit 5 – Strategic Management
Week 6: Unit 6 – Goals and Objectives
Week 7: Unit 7 – Organizational Structure and Change
Week 8: Unit 8 – Organizational Culture
Week 9: Unit 9 – Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Unit 1: Introduction to the Principles of Management

● Thoroughly review the course syllabus
● Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
● Complete the Introductory Discussion post (in the Course Forum)
● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)
● Complete and submit the Learning Journal
● Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Resources and Communities

● Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)
● Complete and submit the Written Assignment
● Complete and submit the Learning Journal
● Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Globalization and Leadership

● Peer-assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
● Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)
● Take the Self-Quiz
● Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 4: Mission, Vision, and Values

● Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)
● Complete and submit the Learning Journal
● Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Strategic Management

● Peer-assess Unit 4 Written Assignment
● Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
● Complete and submit the Written Assignment
● Complete and submit the Learning Journal
● Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Goals and Objectives

● Peer-assess Unit 5 Written Assignment
● Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
● Complete and submit the Learning Journal
● Take the Self-Quiz
● Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 7: Organizational Structure and Change

● Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
● Complete and submit the Written Assignment
● Complete and submit the Learning Journal
● Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Organizational Culture

● Peer-assess Unit 7 Written Assignment
● Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
● Complete and submit the Learning Journal
● Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
● Take the Self-Quiz
● Take the Practice Exam

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

● Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven’t already done so
● Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
● The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor
● Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven’t already done so
● Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
● The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor