The Fundamentals of Business Management series provides learners with basic theories, skills, and tools they can use to improve their performance as managers.
Fundamentals of Business Management Series: Management in Perspective
After taking this course, learners will be able to evaluate their current performance as managers and utilize the skills, techniques, and theories reviewed in the course to improve their productivity. Learners will also be able to formulate plans of action to acquire additional skills needed to advance in the field of business management.
Objectives:
Describe the attributes Socrates believes are important to management
Define the position of management
Identify the contributions of different management theorists
Identify the informational, interpersonal, and decisional roles a manager should assume to be successful
Identify areas to improve your skill set
Describe skills common to managers
Topics:
Socrates and business management
Management defined
Management theory
Management roles
Management development
Management skills and functions
Fundamentals of Business Management Series: Functions of Front-Line Management
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the skills and duties of front-line management. The course explores the role of supervisor through best practices, expert suggestions, and practical tips that help build and maintain productive working relationships.
Objectives:
Build sound human relations
Create productive working climates
Manage productive staff and teams
Communicate effectively
Delegate authority
Make sound priorities and decisions
Topics:
Productivity through people
Foundations of human relations
Creating a productive climate
Staffing
Quality control and improvement
Building effective teams
Communicating privately
The formal appraisal
Training
Delegating authority
Planning and prioritizing
Making sound decisions
Fundamentals of Business Management Series: Managerial Finance and Accounting
This course provides an introduction to the language of finance. After taking this course, the learner wii be able to interpret financial reports and ask intelligent questions about financial matters.
Objectives:
List rules and regulations related to financial reporting
Identify types, reductions, and costs of sales
Classify assets and liabilities
Create depreciation schedules
Outline how equity is affected by different types of ownership (sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations)
Calculate and monitor budgets
Topics:
Financial reporting
Sales
Reduction of sales
Costs of sales
Expense classifications
Depreciation
Equipment acquisition
Balance sheets
Equity and ownership
Corporate equity
Budgeting and planning
Budget reporting
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