Principles of
Modern Management

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About this Course

This course of study is built around  Contemporary Management, 4/e; authored by Jones and George; and published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education.  

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This is an academic course that is intended for business and management studies.

Lessons
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Part One: Management

1. Managers and Managing
2. The Evolution of Management Thought
3. The Manager as a Person: Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture

Part Two: The Environment of Management

4. Ethics and Social Responsibility
5. Managing Diverse Employees in a Multi-Cultural Environment
6. Managing in the Global Environment

Part Three: Decision-Making, Planning, and Strategy

7. The Manager as a Decision Maker
8. The Manager as a Planner and Strategist
9. Value Chain Management: Operating Strategies to Increase Quality, Efficiency, and Responsiveness to Customers

Part Four: Managing Organizational Architecture

10. Managing Organizational Structure
11. Organizational Control and Change
12. Human Resource Management

Part Five: Managing Individuals and Groups

13. Motivation and Performance
14. Leadership
15. Effective Groups and Teams
16. Communication

Part Six: Controlling Critical Organizational Processes

17. Managing Organizational Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation
18. Developing Advanced Information Systems and Technologies
19. Promoting Innovation, Product Development, and Entrepreneurship

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