MCCCD Program Description

Managing and Leading for Competitive Advantage

Course: MGT127

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Practical training in the development of skills and expertise necessary to achieve organizational goals, with and through people. Examines functions and work activities that result in a more productive and harmonious workforce.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the changing roles of leaders and managers in today`s business environment.(I) 2. Identify, describe, and apply a systems approach to managing outcomes. (I-IV) 3. Identify and use skills and techniques to develop a commitment to quality processes within a group.(I-IV) 4. Identify and demonstrate decision making and problem solving skills in a variety of situations.(II-IV) 5. Identify and describe a variety of leadership and learning styles.(III) 6. Identify and explain tools and techniques that may be used to communicate and motivate a culturally diverse workforce.(III) 7. Apply a variety of motivational techniques designed to improve work performance and to facilitate interpersonal relationships. (III-IV) 8. Identify and describe the stages of team development and explain the basic principles of group dynamics.(IV) 9. Facilitate team processes and resolve content issues in a variety of group situations.(IV) 10. Identify and explain sources of power and influence within a variety of organizational settings.(V) 11. Analyze major management issues such as ethics, social responsibility and balancing conflicting stakeholder needs.(V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Today`s Business Environment A. Changing Roles of Leaders and Managers B. A Systems Approach to Managing Outcomes C. Creating Commitment to Quality Processes with a Customer Focus II. Managing for Productivity A. Decision Making and Problem Solving B. Appraising and Rewarding Performance C. Tools and Techniques III. The Basics of Leadership A. Leadership Styles B. Learning Styles C. Situational Leadership D. Motivation E. Cultural Diversity in the Workforce 1. Communication 2. Motivation IV. Group Dynamics and Team Building A. Stages of Team Development B. Roles Within Groups and Teams C. Facilitating Skills 1. Team Development 2. Process Flow 3. Content and Outcomes V. Management Issues A. Power and Influence B. Ethics and Social Responsibility C. Balancing Conflicting Stakeholder Needs D. Other

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/23/1996

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