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This Principles of Management course is designed to introduce you to the four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

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This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 16 Challenges (formative assessments), 4 Milestones (summative assessments), and 1 Touchstone (project-based or written assessment) with an overall score of 70% or better.

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Learning outcomes

<p>By the end of this course, you will be able to:<br></p> <ul><li>Examine the role of management and strategic planning principles.</li><li>Assess how organizations are designed to achieve strategic objectives.</li><li>Analyze the nature and importance of leadership in organizations.</li><li>Evaluate how organizations monitor and adjust their plans.</li></ul>
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