Managing in a Modern Organization

About this course

If you’re a manager and have not had any management coursework or experience, you may be looking for some foundation in management basics. This course considers the fundamentals of management and how managers can be effective in organizational settings. Starting by defining the role of a manager and how management differs from leadership and administration, the course then discusses management styles and seeks to help you identify your own management style.

Learning Outcomes

Define the role of management and managers in an organization
Distinguish between management, leadership, and administration in theory and in practice
Explain the three general management styles (authoritarian, participative, and empowerment) and their respective uses
Identify your views on hierarchy and management
Understand the roles of individual contributors and managers and how they differ
Identify your own approach toward managing (including personal effectiveness and enjoyment)

Estimated length: 5 hours
Access Time: 90 days
HRCI credits: 5 (Strategic Business) | SHRM credits: 5
Delivery: Online
Cost: $79

Professional Development Institute

John P. Gorel, Director, Corporate Relations
570-945-8622

Email: pdi@keystone.edu

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