This course serves a dual purpose. It is an introduction to the concept of management as well as an introduction to the multidisciplinary nature of the management field of study. It is designed to give cadets a foundation on which to build deeper areas of expertise across the different business disciplines, including marketing, accounting, finance, operations, human resources, and entrepreneurship. This course also focuses on decision making and the managerial activities that organizational leaders use to effectively and efficiently direct the resources of organizations. As a result, the course is structured around the traditional management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. In addition, cadets will examine the concepts of ethical and global management as they learn to analyze operating environments, assess organizational capabilities, and develop feasible courses of action. This course is required for cadets pursuing the Management major.
