Principles of Management focuses on the functions of management and other basic business principles.. Students will learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being a manager and leader. Learning the functions of management, how to be a strategic manager, and the importance of managerial soft skills bring management to life. Contemporary approach to management topics provides a solid base for learning concepts. Each of the five functions of management--planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling--is ...
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Principles of Management focuses on the functions of management and other basic business principles.. Students will learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being a manager and leader. Learning the functions of management, how to be a strategic manager, and the importance of managerial soft skills bring management to life. Contemporary approach to management topics provides a solid base for learning concepts. Each of the five functions of management--planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling--is presented in entirety, providing comprehensive instruction to build on the other functions that follow. This text allows students the opportunity to learn life-long skills to become productive workers and contributing citizens in our society through several unique features, including the Soft Skills for Management chapter by providing targeted information for leaders to learn how to interact with coworkers, peers, and employers. The correlation of Principles of Management to the standards, objectives, and indicators for the Precision Exams Business Management exam and Business Leadership I exam prepares students to earn Career Skills(TM) Certificates upon completion of the course. A Case Study in the unit opener presents a management situation that challenges students to answer thought-provoking questions about real-world situations. These cases will help them understand the connection between management theory and application. College and Career Readiness exercises address literacy skills to help prepare students for the real world. Activities such as communication, portfolio, Internet research, and math activities connect day-to-day learning with the workplace and the Writing a Management Report appendix delivers detailed information needed to create professional-looking reports. The content provides guidance to write management reports needed for business.
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