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Managing in a Modern Organization

Course Description:

If you're a manager and have not had any management coursework or experience, you may be looking for some foundation in management basics. This course considers the fundamentals of management and how managers can be effective in organizational settings. Starting by defining the role of a manager and how management differs from leadership and administration, the course then discusses management styles and seeks to help you identify your own management style.

This course is based on D. Quinn Mills' book, Principles of Management, a text used at Harvard Business School. Chapters of the book are available via PDF download from within the course, and no additional purchase is required.


This program is open enrollment and can begin within 2-3 business days of registration.

Registration is ongoing throughout 2021.

Estimated time to complete: 5 hours

This program awards 0.5 CEUs.

Access to this program is 90 days.


Learning Objectives:

  • Define the role of management and managers in an organization

  • Distinguish between management, leadership, and administration in theory and in practice

  • Explain the three general management styles (authoritarian, participative, and empowerment) and their respective uses

  • Identify your views on hierarchy and management

  • Understand the roles of individual contributors and managers and how they differ

  • Identify your own approach toward managing (including personal effectiveness and enjoyment)


Key Features:
  • Expert-supported

  • Mobile-friendly

  • Accessible

  • Badge and credit-awarding

  • Games & Flashcards

  • Video content

  • Real-world case studies

  • Audio-enabled in app


Notes:

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Instructor : MindEdge
Dates : 11/30/21
Days : Online
From : -
Fee : $ 79.00
Course Number : ME-247


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