Syllabus

syllabuus

XMGT/230 Management Theory and Practice

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Course Description

This course explores the rich field of management in theory and practice, and as both a science and an art. Students learn to apply management concepts to current workplace issues. Other topics include increasing competitive forces, expectations for successful performance of employees and organizations, and achieving desired business goals.

Course Dates

Jun 16, 2014 - Aug 17, 2014

Policies

Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents (both located on your student website): • Academic Policies • Instructor Policies University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.

Get Ready for Class

• Familiarize yourself with the textbooks used in this course.

Course Materials

All electronic materials are available on your student website.

Week1 Functions of Management

Tasks

• Review the Knowledge Check Faculty and Student Guide.

Jun, 16 - Jun, 22

Objectives/Competencies

1.1 Define the four functions of management. 1.2 Explain how internal and external factors affect the four functions of management.

Required Learning Activities

• Course Preparation • Read Ch. 1 of Management. • Read Ch. 2 of Management. • Read Ch. 3 of Management. • Functions of Management Class Discussion • Decision Making Process Class Discussion

See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week's concepts.

Assignments

Title Week One Participation Participate in the class discussion. Week One Knowledge Check Completethe Week One Knowledge Check...