Objective is to expose students to the basics of management in organizations. After completion, students should have a basic understanding of the structure, processes and behaviors that underlie the practice of management. The goal is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theories of management as they are applied in organizational life. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of managers and the skills and competencies necessary for managerial success. Students will develop an understanding of the vocabulary of management as it is used in contemporary workplaces. The pre-requisites for this course are admission to the College of Business and completion of ENG 1510 or ENG 1610.
 

General learning outcomes for the course include being able to:

• define the purpose and nature of management;
  
• differentiate between the dominant perspectives in the field of management;
  
• correctly describe various management concepts, theories, and models; and
  
• understand when and where the use of specific concepts, theories, and models is appropriate and correctly apply these
   

Required Text The primary goal of this edition of Management is to help build core management competencies for today's global and more complex workplace, including issues related to planning, organizing, leading, and controlling (POLC) -- with more hands-on type materials such as cases, exercises, and application. Schermerhorn uses a conversational and interactive writing style to master concepts in a bite-size and fundamental approach. This text presents managerial concepts and theory in a straight-forward, interesting style with a strong emphasis on application. The discussion of theory is framed in a unique, engaging, and concise way. The goal is to promote critical thinking and ability to make sound business decisions using managerial theory. Concepts are explored and reinforced by most hands-on applications, exercises, cases, and the integration of technology. The text also focuses on the most important aspects of the POLC model, emphasizing skill-building.

Management 12e (Schermerhorn) ISBN 978-1-118-11392-9

Content produced by Robert L. Holbrook, Jr.

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