Business and Management Introduction Online Class

February 21st, 2010 lvs Posted in In The Spotlight | No Comments »

Introduction to Business and Management online class focuses on developing the fundamentals needed for success in the business world. This course examines the foundations for business, ethical behavior and decision making, management, operations, and global business. The student will also learn about human resources, managerial styles, and improving employee motivation.

After completion of this course, students will understand key components of business and management. Students will be able to:

  • Assess the U.S. Business System and explain how it operates
  • Discuss how to conduct business in an ethical manner
  • Explain how to manage a business
  • Discuss different managerial styles and effective forms of leadership
  • Discuss how to manage and motivate employees
  • Discuss the global context of business

 

Lesson 1

  • U.S. Business System – Understanding the concept of business by exploring topics such as business environment, supply and demand, profits, economic system will allow students to get a grasp on how the U.S. Business System works.
Lesson 2

  • Ethical Behavior – Examining ethical responsibility, implications of decisions, and how to respond effectively when presented with ethical dilemmas will aid in promoting ethical behavior and decision making.
Lesson 3

  • Business Management and Organizational Leadership – This concept will explore the multiple functions of management and the changing roles of managers. Topics explored will be the difference between managers and leaders and comparing the various types of leadership styles.
 Lesson 4

  • Business Management and Organizational Leadership (Continuation of Lesson 3) – This concept will explore the multiple functions of management and the changing roles of managers. Topics explored will be the difference between managers and leaders and comparing the various types of leadership styles.
Lesson 5

  • Managing and Motivating Employees – Topics to be discussed are employee behavior, motivation theories, and strategies and techniques for enhancing employee motivation.
 Lesson 6

  • Global Business – Topics to be discussed include globalization, the global economy, international business management, and barriers to international trade.

The Business and Management Introduction online course is taught by Kateesha Manderson. Kateesha has an MBA and is the founder, CEO and Director of Kalynn’s Kids Childcare based in Woodbridge, VA.

She received her Bachelor of Arts in English in 2005 (minor in Writing & Rhetoric) from James Madison University. Before deciding to work for herself she held positions within State and Federal Government ranging from Executive Assistant to Economist. Throughout her professional career she has developed a very strong background in execution and implementation and has always prided herself for reaching organizational objectives and demands all of which has been enhanced through completion of her MBA program.

Through travel with my family, she has gained cross cultural awareness as it is a very important aspect of life and business, especially with a business as diverse as childcare.

When she’s not busy attempting to conquer the world, she loves spending time with my husband of 6 years, Marcus, and our two beautiful children, Kamari (3) and Marcus, II (2).

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