Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Management Fundamentals is an introductory course that provides an overview of what management is and why it is needed.  It identifies levels of management, the primary focus of each level, different management styles, and decision making and problem solving processes.

Course will fulfill required and/or elective credit for Portland Community College’s Business Administration or Degree Programs.

Upon successful completion of Management Fundamentals, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the overall role and importance of the management function.

Demonstrate an understanding of the management process.

Communicate effectively using standard business terminology.

Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts described in the required competencies by any combination of the following:

• Participation
• Case study analysis
• Individual or group projects
• Presentations
• Completion of assessment or certification-style examinations.

THEMES, CONCEPTS, ISSUES:

• Planning
• Responsibility and Accountability
• Critical Thinking
• Effective Written and Oral Communications
• Team Work
• Ethical Conduct

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:   

•  Identify the levels of management and the basic managerial functions performed by each category. 

•  Demonstrate an understanding of the major management functions. 

•  Recognize different management and leadership styles. 

•  Identify the basic concepts of Total Quality Management. 

•  Recognize the importance of ethics and professional management practices.