BMGT-200 Managing for the Future

This course addresses a growing interest on the part of those in business management to develop a more effective workplace, where new communication methods, a global perspective, and evolving leadership skills will be needed. Focus will be on development and implementation of knowledge, skills, and thought processes that contribute to effective and efficient management in future-oriented businesses. Thriving in a changing environment will be related to employer-employee relations, productive business operations, and customer solution delivery. Threaded throughout the course will be an exploration of technological innovations that make success in this environment possible.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BMGT-100

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Identify current and projected demographics trends.
2. 2. Analyze the impact of population changes on the workforce and the customer base.
3. 3. Describe the use of technology in reference to changing needs within the global business environment.
4. 4. Identify career opportunities and the corresponding skills necessary for success as a manager in the field.
5. 5. Analyze the essential nature of organizational change.
6. 6. Identify the process for successful strategic planning.
7. 7. Identify various styles of leadership.
8. 8. Relate customer input with the development of performance standards.
9. 9. Compare and contrast various management tools necessary for production and distribution of products.
   
10. 10. Define and analyze customer service in a virtual environment.
11. 11. Relate the changes in world economy and technology to business management opportunities.
    

Course Objectives

1. 1. Identify current and projected demographics trends.
2. 2. Analyze the impact of population changes on the workforce and the customer base.
3. 3. Describe the use of technology in reference to changing needs within the global business environment.
4. 4. Identify career opportunities and the corresponding skills necessary for success as a manager in the field.
5. 5. Analyze the essential nature of organizational change.
6. 6. Identify the process for successful strategic planning.
7. 7. Identify various styles of leadership.
8. 8. Relate customer input with the development of performance standards.
9. 9. Compare and contrast various management tools necessary for production and distribution of products.
   
10. 10. Define and analyze customer service in a virtual environment.
11. 11. Relate the changes in world economy and technology to business management opportunities.