Course Syllabus
Introduction to Management
-Definition of management
-Levels of management
-Managerial skills
-Managerial roles
-Process of management
-Contemporary manager
Evolution of Management Thoughts
-Classical perspectives (Scientific management & Administrative Management)
-Behavioral perspectives (Elton Mayo & Douglas Mc Gregor)
-System and contingency approach
Planning
-Nature and purpose of planning
-Types of plans
-Planning process
-Barriers to effective planning
Decision Making
-Types of decision making
-Types of conditions under decision making
-Decision making process
Organizing
-Organizing process
-Organizational structures/departmentalization
-Authority
-Span of management
-Delegation
Leadership
-Definition and significance of leadership
-Leadership Theories (Trait, Behavioral & Interactive or Contingency)
-Sources of power
Motivation
-Explain the basic motivation process.
-Describe the different approaches to motivation.
-Explain needs-based approaches to employee motivation.
-Define the process approaches to employee motivation.
Control
-Definition and importance of control
-Controlling process
-Types of control
-Characteristics of an effective control system
Communication
-Communication process
-Formal communication (downward, upward and lateral)
-Informal communication
-Barriers to effective communication
-Achieving communication effectiveness
-Verbal and non-verbal communication
-Importance of non-verbal communication
Human Resource (HR) Management
-Role & function of HR department
-Job analysis (job description and job specification)
-Human Resource planning
-Recruitment (Internal & External)
-Selection
-Orientation
-Training (on the job and off the job training)
-Performance appraisal
-Welfare, benefits & rewards
-Definition of management
-Levels of management
-Managerial skills
-Managerial roles
-Process of management
-Contemporary manager
Evolution of Management Thoughts
-Classical perspectives (Scientific management & Administrative Management)
-Behavioral perspectives (Elton Mayo & Douglas Mc Gregor)
-System and contingency approach
Planning
-Nature and purpose of planning
-Types of plans
-Planning process
-Barriers to effective planning
Decision Making
-Types of decision making
-Types of conditions under decision making
-Decision making process
Organizing
-Organizing process
-Organizational structures/departmentalization
-Authority
-Span of management
-Delegation
Leadership
-Definition and significance of leadership
-Leadership Theories (Trait, Behavioral & Interactive or Contingency)
-Sources of power
Motivation
-Explain the basic motivation process.
-Describe the different approaches to motivation.
-Explain needs-based approaches to employee motivation.
-Define the process approaches to employee motivation.
Control
-Definition and importance of control
-Controlling process
-Types of control
-Characteristics of an effective control system
Communication
-Communication process
-Formal communication (downward, upward and lateral)
-Informal communication
-Barriers to effective communication
-Achieving communication effectiveness
-Verbal and non-verbal communication
-Importance of non-verbal communication
Human Resource (HR) Management
-Role & function of HR department
-Job analysis (job description and job specification)
-Human Resource planning
-Recruitment (Internal & External)
-Selection
-Orientation
-Training (on the job and off the job training)
-Performance appraisal
-Welfare, benefits & rewards
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 : IS THIS MOOC FOR ME?
A1 : This MOOC is an introductory course for anyone who is interested in exploring the topic of management. It is open to anyone, although it was designed with a special focus on professional figures such as students, educators, employers, job seekers, and industries.
Q2 : IS THIS MOOC FREE?
A2 : YES. This MOOC is free to enroll and study.
Q3 : HOW MANY HOURS DO I NEED TO STUDY EACH WEEK?
A3 : The estimated weekly effort in order to cover all materials and activities is about 1-2 hours.
Q4 : DO I HAVE TO BE ONLINE AT SPECIFIC TIMES TO ATTEND THE COURSE?
A4 : You are free to shape your own learning experience the way that best suits you. All course materials i.e. teaching videos, assessments, articles, and additional videos will remain online.
Q5 : WHY SHOULD I TAKE THE ASSESSMENTS?
A5 : The assessments are designed to automatically test your understanding of the videos and their equivalent transcript materials. Please use them to check your learning progress.
A1 : This MOOC is an introductory course for anyone who is interested in exploring the topic of management. It is open to anyone, although it was designed with a special focus on professional figures such as students, educators, employers, job seekers, and industries.
Q2 : IS THIS MOOC FREE?
A2 : YES. This MOOC is free to enroll and study.
Q3 : HOW MANY HOURS DO I NEED TO STUDY EACH WEEK?
A3 : The estimated weekly effort in order to cover all materials and activities is about 1-2 hours.
Q4 : DO I HAVE TO BE ONLINE AT SPECIFIC TIMES TO ATTEND THE COURSE?
A4 : You are free to shape your own learning experience the way that best suits you. All course materials i.e. teaching videos, assessments, articles, and additional videos will remain online.
Q5 : WHY SHOULD I TAKE THE ASSESSMENTS?
A5 : The assessments are designed to automatically test your understanding of the videos and their equivalent transcript materials. Please use them to check your learning progress.