10102143Management Techniques
Course Information
Description
Learn why results and relationships are key to effective management, in the context of the traditional managerial elements of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Apply techniques for problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making, delegation, motivation, change management, and political savvy behavior to case studies, simulations, and activities. Self-assess Emotional Intelligence (EI) and apply techniques to improve EI. Manage tasks while working independently and/or remotely.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
- Experiential-Portfolio
Course Competencies
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Summarize and apply the functions and key principles of effective managementAssessment StrategiesExamQuizWritten AssignmentProjectDiscussionActivityCriteriayou identify the key issues and challenges for each management functionyou apply the key principles of effective managementyou apply the principles in an international contextyou apply key Balanced Scorecard and Goal-Setting conceptsyou assess the impact of corporate culture on managerial style, including the “Interviewing for Cultural Fit” activity.
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Summarize and apply the functions and key principles of effective leadershipAssessment StrategiesExamQuizWritten AssignmentProjectDiscussionActivityCriteriayou identify the difference between management and leadershipyou apply leadership principles, including servant leadershipyou evaluate the merits and uses of major leadership theoriesyou apply the principles of “political savvy”
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Analyze and apply change management principlesAssessment StrategiesExamQuizWritten AssignmentProjectDiscussionActivityCriteriayou analyze the ordering of change management stepsyou apply change management techniquesyou identify the drivers behind, and barriers to, reengineering
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Apply best practices for key tactical management/leadership skillsAssessment StrategiesCompleting the standard final written report/paper in response to the Modern Manufacturing and Borough Bank in-Tray simulationSuccessfully completing the standard required SmartBrief Journaling activityCriteriayou apply the standard decision-making, problem solving and critical thinking (RED Model) techniquesyou identify the challenges and keys to delegating effectivelyyou apply strategic thinking and questioning toolsyou apply the keys to effective meetings and teamworkyou demonstrate an ability to stay current on management issues in a time-efficient mannerSimulation response utilizes the standard Modern Manufacturing Final Assignment templateSimulation response accurately applies key principles from the simulation (identified in class) to a real-world business situation, per the templateSimulation response evidences correct grammar and spellingSimulation responses to above criteria earn a minimum of 70% of available points
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Accurately self-assess current competence and identify improvement steps related to your emotional IntelligenceAssessment StrategiesCompleting the standard Emotional Intelligence Course ProjectCriteriayou self-assess current skill levels on Emotional Intelligenceyou identify the elements of Emotional Intelligence and analyze their link ages to effective managementyou discuss how Locus Of Control is key to effective management, and its relationship to EIyou discuss the link between Emotional Intelligence and effective communication
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Reflect on your core ethical standards and values and apply ethical decision-making criteria/process to managerial situationsAssessment StrategiesExamQuizWritten AssignmentProjectDiscussionActivityCriteriayou reflect on your core values through an introspective activity and group discussionyou assess your ethical thinking, in the context of the Madison College Ethical Development Framework- adapted from the Core Values of the Institute for Global Ethicsyou apply the ethical decision-making principles and outcomes to managerial situationsyou assess your ethical standards and valuesyou evaluate ethical situations in a managerial contextyou apply ethical decision-making guidelines to managerial situations
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Evaluate and apply leading theories of motivationAssessment StrategiesExamQuizWritten AssignmentProjectDiscussionActivityCriteriayou evaluate motivational theories (key “content” and “process” perspectives)you apply motivational theories (key “content” and “process” perspectives)