Principles Of Business Management

Module Overview

The course deals with the proper definition/meaning and scope of management, business administration; the emergence of management thoughts, theories and principles; management functions, leadership styles, motivation and communication techniques

Objectives

1. Understand basic management principles applying to individuals, small and large organizations
2. Grasp the basics of management functions
3. Appreciate the ideal characteristics of a good manager
4. See the importance of knowledge of self when viewing management skills
5. Recognize professional skills required of managers
6. Appreciate the impact that unresolved issues can have on management skills
7. Be knowledgeable of the varying available self-development methods
8. Understand strategic planning and its use
9. Understand how project management tenets can be applied to initiations of new products and services
10. Know how to implement a project and evaluate the process
11. Understand varying problems from s risk management standpoint that can impact management position.