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Element of Management I

This course introduces fundamental elements of management. It explores the definition, nature, and purpose of management, differentiating it from administration. Key topics include management objectives, skills, environmental factors, and the importance of forecasting and planning. The course also covers organizing, departmentation, delegation, and control, providing a comprehensive overview of essential management principles and practices relevant to various organizational settings.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
ManagementPlanningOrganizingCoordinationControl

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Management Definitions

2

Environmental Factors

3

Management Skills

4

Planning and Forecasting

5

Organizing

6

Departmentation

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Business Manager

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Project Coordinator

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Administrative Officer

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Team Lead

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Supervisor

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Business AdministrationProject ManagementHuman ResourcesOperations ManagementGeneral Management

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

7h

Unit 1: Definition, Nature and Purpose of Management

4 study hours
  • •Define management and its nature.
  • •Explain the purpose of management.
  • •Analyze various definitions of management.

Unit 2: Values of Management; Is Management Art or Science?

3 study hours
  • •Identify profit and non-profit organizations.
  • •Discuss the importance of management in different settings.
Week
2

Module 1:

7h

Unit 3: Management Vs Administration; And the Environment Factors of the Manager

4 study hours
  • •Differentiate between management and administration.
  • •Examine environmental factors affecting management.

Unit 4: Management Objectives and Management Skills

3 study hours
  • •List and discuss organizational objectives.
  • •Explain the management skills required to achieve objectives.
Week
3

Module 1:

5h

Unit 5: Forecasting and Planning

5 study hours
  • •Define forecasting and planning.
  • •Describe the steps involved in planning.
Week
4

Module 2:

5h

Unit 1: Organizing

5 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of organizing.
  • •Discuss the conditions necessary for effective organizing.
Week
5

Module 2:

4h

Unit 2: Departmentation by Enterprise Functions and Geographic/ Territorial

4 study hours
  • •Describe departmentation by enterprise function.
  • •Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of functional departmentation.
Week
6

Module 2:

4h

Unit 2: Departmentation by Enterprise Functions and Geographic/ Territorial

4 study hours
  • •Describe departmentation by geographic area.
  • •Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of geographic departmentation.
Week
7

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Departmentation by Product & Customer

4 study hours
  • •Describe product departmentation.
  • •Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of product departmentation.
Week
8

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Departmentation by Product & Customer

4 study hours
  • •Describe customer departmentation.
  • •Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of customer departmentation.
Week
9

Module 2:

4h

Unit 4: Relationships in Organization.

4 study hours
  • •Describe line relationships in organizations.
  • •List the benefits of line relationships.
Week
10

Module 2:

4h

Unit 4: Relationships in Organization.

4 study hours
  • •Describe staff relationships in organizations.
  • •List the advantages of staff relationships.
Week
11

Module 2:

4h

Unit 5: Functional Authority, Staff Limitations, Conflicts between Line and Staff Managers, Ways of Reducing the Conflicts

4 study hours
  • •Describe functional authority.
  • •List the limitations of staff relationships.
Week
12

Module 2:

4h

Unit 5: Functional Authority, Staff Limitations, Conflicts between Line and Staff Managers, Ways of Reducing the Conflicts

4 study hours
  • •Explain the causes of conflicts between line and staff managers.
  • •Suggest ways to minimize these conflicts.
Week
13

Module 3:

7h

Unit 1: Delegations of Authority and Centralization of Authority

3 study hours
  • •Define delegation of authority.
  • •Explain the conditions necessary for effective delegation.

Unit 1: Delegations of Authority and Centralization of Authority

4 study hours
  • •Define centralization of authority.
  • •Give reasons why centralization may be necessary.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of key management terms from Unit 1.

2

Create a chart comparing different types of departmentation (Units 2-3).

3

Practice identifying environmental factors affecting management decisions (Unit 3).

4

Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of delegation (Unit 1, Module 3).

5

Outline the qualities of a good leader and techniques for effective human relations (Unit 2, Module 4).

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