Management

Management Icon The business management curriculum module provides an overview of the fundamental functions of management (Planning, Organizing, Evaluating/Controlling, Leading/Directing), types of organizational structures of businesses, characteristics of a good manager, and how to manage in certain situations.

Phase 1: Explore

Activity: Introduction to Management

In this activity, students work alone, in small groups, or as a class to complete a worksheet that helps them define management, identify the functions of management, and characteristics of good managers.

Phase 2: Learn & Practice

Unit 1: Management and Managing

In this unit, students will learn about: the fundamental functions of management (Planning, Organizing, Evaluating/Controlling, Leading/Directing), characteristics of a good manager, and types organizational structures of businesses.

Lessons
  1. What is Management
  2. Being a Good Manager
  3. Organizational Structures
  4. Quiz

Unit 2: Management Types

In this unit, students will learn about: how the basic functions of management apply to operations management and human resource management.

Lessons
  1. Operations Management
  2. Human Resource Management
  3. Quiz

Unit 3: Situational Management

In this unit, students will learn about: how managers handle difficult business situations related to budgets, cultures, and ethnicity in the workplace.

Lessons
  1. Situational Management
  2. Navigating the Global Workforce
  3. Managing Ethically
  4. Quiz

Phase 3: Reflect

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Activity: Reflection Questions and Discussion

In this activity, students will journal about their interest in management, personal traits that would affect them as a manager, and the importance of ethical management. A class discussion can follow.

Phase 4: Reinforce

Activity: Resolving Management Issues

In this activity, students will review scenarios and make recommendations to resolve management-related issues. A class discussion can follow.

Activity: Current Event

Students will review articles for information related to a topic in the module. Once an article is found, students complete a Current Event form.

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