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The Fundamentals of Business Management series provides learners with basic theories, skills, and tools they can use to improve their performance as managers.

Management in Perspective
Time: 2.0 hour(s)
Summary:
After taking this course, learners will be able to evaluate their current performance as managers and utilize the skills, techniques, and theories reviewed in the course to improve their productivity. Learners will also be able to formulate plans of action to acquire additional skills needed to advance in the field of business management.
Objectives:
* Describe the attributes Socrates believes are important to management.
* Define the position of management.
* Identify the contributions of different management theorists.
* Identify the informational, interpersonal, and decisional roles a manager should assume to be successful.
* Identify areas to improve your skill set.
* Describe skills common to managers.
Topics:
* Socrates and business management
* Management defined
* Management theory
* Management roles
* Management development
* Management skills and functions

Functions of Front-Line Management
Time: 3.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the skills and duties of front-line management. The course explores the role of supervisor through best practices, expert suggestions, and practical tips that help build and maintain productive working relationships.
Objectives:
* Build sound human relations.
* Create productive working climates.
* Manage productive staff and teams.
* Communicate effectively.
* Delegate authority.
* Make sound priorties and decisions.
Topics:
* Productivity through people
* Foundations of human relations
* Creating a productive climate
* Staffing
* Quality control and improvement
* Building effective teams
* Communicating privately
* The formal appraisal
* Training
* Delegating authority
* Planning and prioritizing
* Making sound decisions

Managerial Finance and Accounting
Time: 5.0 hour(s)
Summary:
This course provides an introduction to the language of finance. After taking this course, the learner wii be able to interpret financial reports and ask intelligent questions about financial matters.
Objectives:
* List rules and regulations related to financial reporting.
* Identify types, reductions, and costs of sales.
* Classify assets and liabilities.
* Create depreciation schedules.
* Outline how equity is affected by different types of ownership (sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations).
* Calculate and monitor budgets.
Topics:
* Financial reporting
* Sales
* Reduction of sales
* Costs of sales
* Expense classifications
* Depreciation
* Equipment acquisition
* Balance sheets
* Equity and ownership
* Corporate equity
* Budgeting and planning
* Budget reporting