Schedule
Sat, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (3/17/2018 - 3/17/2018) Location: CALIF HAVEN
Sat, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (4/7/2018 - 4/7/2018) Location: CALIF HAVEN
Sat, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (4/21/2018 - 4/21/2018) Location: CALIF HAVEN
Sat, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (5/5/2018 - 5/5/2018) Location: CALIF HAVEN
Description
This course focuses on the evolution of traditional and modern management theories, practices and behaviors for planning, organizing, leading and controlling in organizations, and considers the contemporary and changing forces that challenge the practice of management. It helps students understand the importance of the environment in which managers function, and explores the processes of strategic, operational and tactical planning. It considers various organizational structures, the contexts for which they are best suited, and the role of communication, decision-making and leadership in managing organizations. It also discusses the principles of organizational control and the role of control systems in improving organizational productivity and efficiency.