Students examine the functions of management and how they are utilized by all levels of management in a variety of organizations. Students listen to others' viewpoints and understand there are many ways to work at and solve a specific problem. Students discuss problems and situations and various ways to solve them in groups. Students give an oral presentation to the class to report on a current relevant topics which relates to the subject matter. Students write a summary of a current, relevant article which relates to the subject matter.
Students take short answer and essay exams.
Students discuss and evaluate the problem solving process. Students make decisions on how to handle a particular situation and compare their decisions with other students. Students discuss and evaluate the decision making process. Students explain the need for management to balance the conflicting environments in which an organization must exist. Students explain some of the actions organizations take to help them manage their external environment.