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Explore the fundamentals of management with this free online course. Learn about managerial roles, classical theories, environment evaluation, and effective goal-setting methods.
Welcome to "Introduction to Management," a comprehensive course designed by . This course spans 4 hours and 32 minutes and is part of the Business Administration category, focusing specifically on the subcategory of Management.
We begin by offering a foundational understanding of the management process. This introductory segment takes a deep dive into the intricate workings of management, ensuring you grasp the essentials before moving on to more complex topics.
Next, we explore the management hierarchy, providing insights into the various levels of management. This segment helps you understand how management roles are structured and the responsibilities associated with each level.
The course also covers Henry Mintzberg's managerial roles, highlighting the diverse functions managers perform daily. Coupled with this, you'll learn about Frederick Winslow Taylor's Scientific Management and Henri Fayol's 14 Principles of Management, which form the bedrock of modern managerial practices.
We then delve into Max Weber's bureaucratic management, a vital theory that informs contemporary organizational structures. As you progress, you'll learn to evaluate external environments through episodes dedicated to general and specific environmental analyses.
Kohlberg's stages of moral development and perspectives on social responsibility, including the shareholder and stakeholder approaches, provide a nuanced understanding of the ethical dimensions of management.
Goal setting is fundamental to effective management. Our course introduces SMART goals, teaching you how to establish objectives that foster long-term commitment. We further explore planning in an organizational setting, including the Rational Decision-Making Model and its applications through dedicated episodes.
Strategic analysis is another critical area covered in this course. You'll learn about SWOT analysis, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Growth-Share Matrix, and Porter's Five Forces Analysis, providing you with tools to assess industry attractiveness and organizational positioning.
Innovation is crucial for business success, and our episodes on the S-Curve and creative work environments will show you why more money doesn't always lead to better outcomes and how to foster innovation within your teams.
Understanding team dynamics is essential. We explore Lewin's Force Field Analysis and Tuckman's Stages of Team Development to help you maximize job satisfaction and productivity through effective team management.
Human Resource Management is another key focus area. You'll gain insights into HR selection processes and theories like Equity Theory and Douglas McGregor's Theory X, along with the Job Characteristics Model of motivation.
The course also introduces the Goal-Setting Theory and the Path-Goal Theory of Leadership, equipping you with advanced strategies to motivate and lead your team effectively. The role of perception and the Balanced Scorecard are also covered, broadening your understanding of performance metrics and organizational goals.
This course is designed to provide you comprehensive knowledge of management principles and equip you with practical tools you can apply in real-world scenarios. Although it has yet to receive reviews, the extensive and thoughtfully curated content ensures a thorough educational experience.
Video class: Introduction to Management: A Look Into the Management Process
0h05m
Exercise: Which of the following best represents the four functions that are crucial for successful management?
Video class: The Management Hierarchy: A Look Into the Different Levels of Management
0h08m
Video class: Mintzberg's Managerial Roles
0h09m
Exercise: According to Henry Mintzberg's managerial roles framework, which of the following is NOT one of the categories of roles that managers serve in an organization?
Video class: Frederick Winslow Taylor's Scientific Management
0h08m
Video class: Administrative Management and Henri Fayol's 14 Principles of Management
0h09m
Exercise: Which one of Fayol's Management Principles states that employees should have the right and the power to give orders and assume responsibility?
Video class: Weber's Bureaucratic Management
0h07m
Video class: Episode 146: The General Environment: What It Is and How To Evaluate It
0h09m
Exercise: Which of the following areas is NOT considered a component of the general environment that influences a business according to the content provided?
Video class: Episode 147: The Specific Environment: What It Is and How to Evaluate It
0h09m
Video class: Episode 148: Evaluating External Environments: Analyzing the General and Specific Environments
0h05m
Exercise: Which of the following processes is essential for managers to stay updated on changes in the external environment that could impact their organization?
Video class: Episode 149: Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
0h08m
Video class: Social Responsibility Perspectives: The Shareholder and Stakeholder Approach
0h07m
Exercise: According to Milton Friedman's perspective on business social responsibility, which statement best describes his view?
Video class: Episode 112: Introduction to SMART Goals: How to Establish Goals That Create Long-Lasting Commitment
0h10m
Video class: Planning in an Organizational Setting
0h06m
Exercise: What is the primary role of middle managers in the multi-level planning process of a business?
Video class: The Rational Decision Making Model
0h07m
Video class: Episode 153: The Rational Decision Making Model, Part 2
0h03m
Exercise: What is the rationale behind generating as many alternatives as possible during the rational decision-making process?
Video class: Introduction to the SWOT Analysis: The Art of Conducting a Situational Analysis
0h07m
Video class: How the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Growth-Share Matrix Works
0h15m
Exercise: In the context of the BCG Matrix, which category would a company's product fall into if it has a small market share in a market characterized by high growth rates?
Video class: Porter's Five Forces of Analysis: How to Determine the Attractiveness of an Industry
0h13m
Video class: Episode 154: Innovation and the S-Curve: Why More Money Doesn't Always Lead to Greater Improvements
0h07m
Exercise: What does the 's-curve' in the S-curve of innovation represent in the context of technological development?
Video class: Episode 155: Establishing Creative Work Environments
0h07m
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