Principles of management/PMAN100 OERu course specification

=Part A: Course specification=

Metadata

 * OERu course name: Principles of management
 * Level: 1st year bachelor's degree
 * Notional learning hours: 120
 * Micro-courses (three micro-courses of 40 hour each)
 * Introduction to management (PMAN101)
 * Leading and managing people (PMAN102)
 * Planning and managing organisations (PMAN103)
 * OERu course codes: PMAN101, PMAN102, PMAN103.
 * OERu assessing institutions: Thomas Edison State University and OERu partner transcript for CLEP examination
 * OERu mode of study: Self-directed study or cohort-based independent study with peer-learning support.

Course aim
The aim of this introductory course is to provide an overview of the principles and functions of management and the application of key skills management in a contemporary world.

Learning outcomes

 * 1) Describe roles and functions of managers, where they fit into organisations and their impact on organisations and people.
 * 2) Explain future trends in management, including skills needed to deal with globalisation, diversity and the increasing focus on ethical practices in business.
 * 3) Recognise the difference between leading and managing and apply this knowledge to the management and motivation of successful teams to foster performance, identify signs of conflicts and how to resolve them.
 * 4) Establish and achieve organisational goals and objectives through the application of different management techniques to support planning and resource allocation in realising strategy in different structures.

Indicative content

 * Defining management and related concepts and theories of management
 * Functions of management: Planning, Organising, Leading and Controlling
 * Roles of managers
 * Skills of management including soft skills and roles of future-oriented leaders
 * Organisational culture and ethics
 * Change management
 * Stress management
 * Productivity
 * Distinction between management and leadership
 * Motivation and conflict resolution
 * Planning and strategy
 * Setting goals objectives and measures
 * Decision-making
 * Relationship between organisational structure and impacts on strategy, performance and operations
 * Attract, recruit and retain high quality employees
 * Managing the unknown

Saylor examination
Saylor Academy examination for OERu partners who recognise The ACE Alternative Credit Project and assessments from Saylor. While credit is not guaranteed at all schools, Saylor have partnered with a number of schools who have expressed their willingness to accept transfer of credits earned through Saylor. Visit the Saylor site for more information.

CLEP examination
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) towards awards for partner institutions who recognise CLEP examinations for credit.

Otago Polytechnic (Edubits)

 * 1) Course summary for PMAN100
 * 2) Micro-course approvals
 * 3) * PMAN101 short course approval
 * 4) * PMAN102 short course approval
 * 5) * PMAN103 short course approval

Pre-requisites

 * Learners whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English as indicated by a Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 on the written version; 213 on the computer version; or 79 on the Internet based version.

=Part B: Detailed objectives=

Micro-course structure
Learners are required to complete three micro-courses of 40 notional learning hours each for the final assessment.

Micro 1: Introduction to management
Principles of Management 101 is a free micro Open Online Course (mOOC) designed for learners who want to expand their knowledge of management. This course will help learners to:


 * 1) Outline the principles underlying effective management.
 * 2) Explain the context, both historical and present, of management principles.
 * 3) Connect with learners from around the world to gain broader perspectives on management around the world.

Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this course learners will be able to:
 * 1) Define the functions of managers.
 * 2) Define the key roles that managers fulfil.
 * 3) Identify where management and leadership fit into the Planning, Organising, Leading and Control framework.
 * 4) Describe the history of management theory to show how current theories have developed.
 * 5) Identify future trends in management and the associated challenges and skills managers need to deal with these changes.
 * 6) Analyse people-management skills.
 * 7) Explain the impact of globalisation on management.
 * 8) Delineate the major challenges of growing a business in the global environment.
 * 9) Explain how diversity can enhance the work environment in light of  role that cultural factors play in the workplace.
 * 10) Explain the principles underlying the application of ethical practices in business.

Micro 2: Leading and managing people
Principles of Management 102: Leading and Managing People is a free micro Open Online Course (mOOC) designed for learners who want to expand their knowledge of management. This course will help learners to:


 * 1) Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of motivation and how best to motivate employees.
 * 2) Comprehend differences between leading and managing.
 * 3) Demonstrate an understanding of conflict and how to manage it in the workplace.
 * 4) Connect with learners from around the world to gain broader perspectives on management around the world.

Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this course learners will be able to:
 * 1) Delineate the characteristics of successful teams.
 * 2) Outline potential pitfalls associated with teamwork.
 * 3) Explain the concept of leadership and how it differs from management.
 * 4) Recognize what works and what does not work to motivate employees.
 * 5) Recognize signs of conflict.
 * 6) Identify ways to resolve conflict.
 * 7) Explain the four key elements of human resources management.
 * 8) Explain how motivation and performance are linked.
 * 9) Explain how human resources management can facilitate an effective match between a person and an organisation.

Micro 3: Planning and managing organizations
Principles of Management 102: Planning and managing organisations is a free micro Open Online Course (mOOC) designed for learners who want to expand their knowledge of management. This course will help learners to:


 * 1) Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of decision making and planning.
 * 2) Comprehend the mix of emotion and logic that goes into planning and decision making.
 * 3) Demonstrate an understanding of how to adapt when there is a change in organisational structure.

Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this course learners will be able to:
 * 1) Establish and achieve organisational goals
 * 2) Describe the difference between goals, objectives, and measures.
 * 3) Apply the S.M.A.R.T. technique used by managers to set goals.
 * 4) Translate goals into objectives to support planning in realising organisational strategy.
 * 5) Identify how managers use goals and objectives to allocate resources.
 * 6) Describe the role of planning and strategy in making an organisation's mission and vision a reality.
 * 7) Identify the different steps involved in the decision-making process.
 * 8) Recognize different organisational structures.
 * 9) Explore what the future may bring for management

Course links (if available)

 * Planning page for Principles of Management
 * Course materials
 * PMAN101 Outline (Introduction to management) --- PMAN101 Wordpress site
 * PMAN102 Outline (Leading and managing people) --- PMAN102 Wordpress site
 * PMAN103 Outline (Planning and managing organisations) --- PMAN103 Wordpress site