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Saylor Academy

BUS208: Principles of Management

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Overview

Explore the fundamental concepts and practices of management in this comprehensive 77-hour course. Delve into the historical development and globalization of management, organizational culture, diversity, and ethics. Learn about leadership, team dynamics, employee motivation, empowerment, and conflict resolution. Gain insights into human resource management, strategic planning, decision-making processes, and organizational structures. Examine the future of management and how to navigate organizational change. Complete a study guide, provide course feedback, and take a final exam to earn a certificate and potentially receive direct credit.

Syllabus

  • Course Introduction
  • Unit 1: What Is Management?
  • Unit 2: Historical Development and Globalization
  • Unit 3: Organizational Culture, Diversity, and Ethics
  • Unit 4: Leadership and Teams
  • Unit 5: Managing Employees: Motivation, Empowerment, and Conflict Resolution
  • Unit 6: Human Resource Management
  • Unit 7: Planning and Strategy Formulation
  • Unit 8: Decision-Making
  • Unit 9: Organization Structure, Change, and the Future of Management
  • Study Guide
  • Course Feedback Survey
  • Certificate Final Exam
  • Saylor Direct Credit

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