Management - Becoming an Effective Leader

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Free Online Course: Management - Becoming an Effective Leader provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 8 weeks long, 5-10 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from edX. Management - Becoming an Effective Leader is taught by Stephanie LaPuma.

Overview
  • Management is both an art and science in that through collaborative interactions, individuals are able to achieve goals. This course provides a framework for understanding the key functions of a manager, which are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Characteristics of an effective manager include strong communication skills, the ability to formulate strategies and implement those strategies by examining multiple aspects of an organization. Managerial decision making influences an array of areas within an organization due to natural interrelatedness. Through application, students will be able to identify the skills necessary to be an effective manager.