Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
After taking this course, learners will be able to evaluate their current performance as managers and utilize the skills, techniques, and theories reviewed in the course to improve their productivity. Learners will also be able to formulate plans of action to acquire additional skills needed to advance in the field of business management.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe the attributes Socrates believes are important to management
Define the position of management
Identify the contributions of different management theorists
Identify the informational, interpersonal, and decisional roles a manager should assume to be successful
Identify areas to improve your skill set
Describe skills common to managers

Topics: 
Socrates and business management
Management defined
Management theory
Management roles
Management development
Management skills and functions

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.