Learning Objectives and Class Prep - Management & Leadership
Introduction
Everyone knows the terms "management" and "leadership", but many struggle to define and understand them. In this session we will explore both concepts in order to understand the functions of management and what exactly constitutes "leadership".
Learning Objectives
Upon completing the learning activities associated with this lesson, class participants should be able to:
- Identify the four interrelated functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
- Understand the process by which a company develops and implements a strategic plan.
- Explain how managers direct others and motivate them to achieve company goals.
- Describe the process by which a manager monitors operations and assesses performance.
- Explain what benchmarking is and its importance for managing organizations.
- Describe the skills needed to be a successful manager.
Preparation for Class
To prepare for this session, you will need to do the following activities:
- Review the Learning Objectives
- Read Chapter 8 from the Press Books site
- Watch the Video Presentation linked at the end of this chapter.