Course Title: Principles and Practices of Management
Course Description:
This foundational course introduces learners to the core concepts, theories, and functions of management within organizational contexts. It explores the evolution of management thought, the roles and responsibilities of managers, and the dynamic relationship between management and its external environment. Learners will examine key managerial functions—planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling—while analyzing classical and contemporary approaches to decision-making, motivation, leadership, and organizational development.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Distinguish management from other disciplines
- Apply management principles to real-world organizational challenges
- Understand ethical and socially responsible management practices
- Evaluate management strategies in diverse cultural and institutional settings
- Teacher: charles omeka