Intro to the Principles of Management

Chapter

  • 1

    Chapter 1

    This chapter will introduce readers to the course and explain the key points and themes of management.

    Estimated time: ~36 Minutes
  • 2

    Chapter 2

    Chapter 2 analyzes the characteristics of organizational structure and what factors into structuring businesses.

    Estimated time: ~56 Minutes
  • 3

    Chapter 3

    This chapter explains the importance of teamwork and motivation, and how to develop them within an organization.

    Estimated time: ~102 Minutes
  • 4

    Chapter 4

    This chapter explains the concept of business ethics, and the importance of ethics in organizational management.

    Estimated time: ~31 Minutes
  • 5

    Chapter 5

    This chapter discusses the role that competition plays in doing business, as well as the forces that create the competitive environment.

    Estimated time: ~63 Minutes
  • 6

    Chapter 6

    This chapter explains what kind of market structures exist and how they affect consumers and competitors.

    Estimated time: ~46 Minutes
  • 7

    Chapter 7

    This chapter provides readers with an understanding of different ways to analyze information in order to form an effective business strategy.

    Estimated time: ~21 Minutes
  • 8

    Chapter 8

    This chapter looks at some of the reasons and motivators behind managerial decision making, as well as the ways managers ultimately reach decisions.

    Estimated time: ~31 Minutes
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Concept

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    Concept 1

    Concept 1 looks at Maslow's famous 'Hierarchy of Needs', which explains what motivates employees.

    Estimated time: ~10 Minutes
  • 2

    Concept 2

    This concept provides a concise introduction to the equity theory of motivation.

    Estimated time: ~0 Minutes
  • 3

    Concept 3

    Concept 3 discusses job enrichment and how to increase productivity among workers.

    Estimated time: ~0 Minutes
  • 4

    Concept 4

    This concept discusses ways employee compensation can be structured.

    Estimated time: ~0 Minutes
  • 5

    Concept 5

    This concept explains the psychological phenomenon known as "social loafing".

    Estimated time: ~0 Minutes
  • 6

    Concept 6

    This concept looks at common teamwork roles and the way to solve common teamwork problems.

    Estimated time: ~0 Minutes
  • 7

    Concept 7

    Mindtools explains Belbin's theory on teamwork and what makes groups thrive.

    Estimated time: ~13 Minutes
  • 8

    Concept 8

    This concept covers quality circles, a teamwork technique that empowers employees.

    Estimated time: ~16 Minutes
  • 9

    Concept 9

    This concept investigates different ways people handle conflicts.

    Estimated time: ~5 Minutes
  • 10

    Concept 10

    This concept looks at the famous Kotter model for implementing change.

    Estimated time: ~0 Minutes
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Concept 2: Equity Theory

This concept provides a concise introduction to the equity theory of motivation.

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Concept 2: Equity Theory