Intro to the Principles of Management

Chapter

  • 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
  • 9

    Chapter 9

    This chapter discusses operations, types of operational setups, and quantitative metrics for assessing their performance.

    Estimated time: ~42 Minutes
  • 10

    Chapter 10

    This chapter looks at techniques to improve operations.

    Estimated time: ~16 Minutes
  • 11

    Chapter 11

    This chapter looks at ways to encourage business productivity and manage for innovation.

    Estimated time: ~37 Minutes
  • 12

    Chapter 12

    This chapter introduces financial concepts and metrics that can be used to analyze the financial performance of a company.

    Estimated time: ~53 Minutes
  • Exam

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    You must complete all chapters before taking the course exam.

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Concept

  • 1

    Concept 1

    Six Sigma is a technique to improve efficiency, made famous in part by General Electric.

    Estimated time: ~4 Minutes
  • 2

    Concept 2

    Jack Welch, the famous former CEO of GE, discusses Six Sigma.

    Estimated time: ~3 Minutes
  • 3

    Concept 3

    Lean is a process technique made famous by Japanese auto manufacturers.

    Estimated time: ~4 Minutes
  • 4

    Concept 4

    This concept discusses Lean and Six Sigma, and their differences.

    Estimated time: ~4 Minutes
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    Chapter 10 Test

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Concept 3: Lean

Lean is a process technique made famous by Japanese auto manufacturers.

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