Managerial Problem Solving

1. Define and explain the nature of management.
2. Explain the relationship among management, problem-solving, and decision-making.
3. Describe the steps to solving Managerial Problems.
4. Link communications processes to management processes.
5. Explain Work Team characteristics.

13 weeks, about 70 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: The Nature of Management and Managerial Work · 4 hours

     Read the unit's introduction to understand the nature of management and managerial work.. Define management and describe the management process.. Discuss the elements of managerial activity and the skills needed by managers..

   • Unit 2: Values of Management: Is Management an Art or Science? · 4 hours

     State the values of management and distinguish management from administration.. Discuss the characteristics of science and art, and classify management accordingly.. Reflect on the differences in behavior among human beings..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Management vs Administration and the Environment Factors of the Manager · 4 hours

     Explain the relationship between Management and Administration.. List the external environmental factors of the manager and describe them.. Analyze the impact of environmental factors on managerial decisions..

   • Unit 4: Management Objectives and Management Skills · 4 hours

     List organizational objectives and discuss features of business.. Explain management skills and their importance in achieving organizational goals.. Analyze the characteristics of a good management objective..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Forecasting and Planning · 4 hours

     Define forecasting and planning, and describe the steps in planning.. List the advantages and limitations of planning.. Understand the relationship between planning and decision-making..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 1: The Meaning and Nature of Managerial Problem · 4 hours

     Define a problem and explain the nature of Managerial Problems.. Identify situations that alert managers to problems.. Differentiate between structured, unstructured, and crisis problems..

   • Unit 2: Steps to Solving Mamagerial Problems · 4 hours

     Define Problem Solving and understand the Problem Solving steps.. Apply the Problem-Solving Model to analyze situations and generate solutions.. Evaluate the criteria for selecting the best alternative..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Managerial Decision Making · 4 hours

     Define decision and decision-making.. Understand types of decisions and differentiate decision-making models.. Understand decision-making steps and apply them to managerial scenarios..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Individual and Group Decision Making · 4 hours

     Understand the factors which act as influences on individual decision-making.. Explain how decisions are made in a group.. Compare and contrast individual decision-making and group decision-making..

7. Week 7Module 3:

   • Unit 1: Meaning and Nature of Effective Communication · 4 hours

     Define communication and explain the concept of effective communication.. Describe at least five barriers to effective communication.. Explain the stages of communicating and their importance..

8. Week 8Module 3:

   • Unit 2: Organisational Communication · 4 hours

     Explain organizational communication and differentiate between formal and informal organizational communications.. Analyze the factors influencing organizational communication.. Understand the flow of communication within an organization..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 3: Team Building · 4 hours

     Define team and understand the characteristics of work teams.. Identify the types of teams found in organizations.. Recognize the qualities of a team leader..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • UNIT 4 TEAM COHESIVENESS AND MANAGEMENT OF TEAM CONFLICT · 4 hours

      Discuss the stages of team development and team cohesiveness.. Understand team norms development and ways of controlling behavior.. Learn how to manage team conflict effectively..

11. Week 11Module 1:

    • Module 1 Review · 6 hours

      Review all units from Module 1.. Focus on the nature of management, values, and environmental factors.. Practice applying management skills to real-world scenarios..

12. Week 12Module 2:

    • Module 2 Review · 6 hours

      Review all units from Module 2.. Focus on problem-solving models and decision-making processes.. Practice case studies involving managerial problems and decision-making..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Module 3 Review · 6 hours

      Review all units from Module 3.. Focus on communication, team building, and conflict management.. Practice effective communication techniques and team-building exercises..