Principles of Management
Course Number:
BA 258
Course Credits:
5.00
Course Description:
A study of leadership and executive behavior and how to develop a successful leadership style. Employee motivation, managerial environment, planning, controlling, and organizing are also studied. A "systems" approach to management is emphasized. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
Course Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: READ 090; ENGL 095 or instructor permission.
Course Outcomes:
- Understand the challenges of today’s managers and identify the skills and characteristics of a successful manager
- Explain the importance of teamwork and how to lead a team to higher productivity
- Understand how to utilize plans and controls
- Describe guidelines for making decisions and thinking creatively
- Identify ways managers can communicate, motivate, and discipline employees
- Gain the skills to become a better manager