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Managing in a Global Environment

Managing in a Global Environment

This course is part of Principles of Management Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Assess foundational management theories and their application to contemporary issues and global business challenges.
Evaluate the impact of organizational culture on managerial effectiveness and overall business performance.

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There is 1 module in this course

Build a strong foundation in management by mastering its fundamental vocabulary and core concepts. This course will equip you to analyze key business dynamics, from an organization’s internal culture and the various roles a manager plays to the external challenges that shape decision-making. By the end of this course, you will be able to apply these foundational frameworks to better navigate your professional environment and understand the challenges that effective managers overcome.

This course delves into the fundamental vocabulary used in management, establishing a robust foundation for your journey into management. We will explore key concepts such as organizational culture, various managerial roles, and the challenges that managers encounter within the external environment.

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1 video2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

What is a Manager?3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded Quiz30 minutes
Practice Quiz30 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 145 minutes

Reading: Managers and the Roles they Perform pp. 1-615 minutes
Reading: The Evolution of Management pp. 7-4160 minutes
Reading: Managerial Culture pp. 71-8835 minutes
Reading: Management around the World pp. 122-14035 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Management Activities5 minutes
Interactive: Managerial Challenges5 minutes
Interactive: Characteristics of Organizational Culture5 minutes
Interactive: How Organizations Go Global5 minutes

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