Management requires a balance between social (people) and technical (quantitative) perspectives, as well as between efficiency and effectiveness. This course emphasizes the application of these perspectives in each of the planning, organizing, leading and controlling functions.
In support of the published Liberty University Philosophy and Mission Aims, this course seeks to provide students with academic content that: (1) enables engagement in a major field of study built on a solid foundation of liberal arts [Aim 5]; (2) development of competence and determination in the approach to the chosen vocation [Aim 7]; (3) promote the synthesis of academic knowledge and Christian values in order that there might be a maturing of spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical behavior [Aim 8]; Students will gain a knowledge and understanding of the concepts of management and leadership which will enable them to gain insight into the theories and concepts of organizations..
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.