1.       Functions of Management Paper

Prepare a 700-1,050-word paper in which you define the four functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling). In your paper, include an explanation of how each function relates to your own organization. Be sure to cite at least two sources in your paper.

Be sure to properly cite your references. If you used an electronic source, include the URL. If you used a printed source please attach a copy of the data to your paper.

These assignments are due in Week One.

1.       Respond to the Discussion Questions posted by your instructor.

2.       Submit your Weekly Summary.

These assignments are due in Week One.

ASSIGNMENTS

1.       Review the objectives from Week One, and discuss additional insights and questions that may have arisen.

2.       External/Internal Factors Paper

Select an organization with which everyone in your Learning Team is familiar. In your Learning Team, prepare a 1,400-1,750-word paper addressing the following:

a.       Explain how internal and external factors impact the four functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling).

b.      Explain how the following factors impact the four functions of management. Be sure to include specific examples for each.

1)       Globalization

2)       Technology

3)       Innovation

4)       Diversity

5)       Ethics

c.       Explain how managers can use delegation to manage the different factors and functions listed above. 

Be sure to cite at least two sources in the paper.

Properly cite your references. If you used an electronic source, include the URL. If you used a printed source please attach a copy of the data to your paper.

These assignments are due in Week Two.

ASSIGNMENTS

Read the materials listed on the  page for Week Two.

This assignment is due in Week Two.

1.       Respond to the Discussion Questions posted by your instructor.

2.       Submit your Weekly Summary.

These assignments are due in Week Two.

ASSIGNMENTS

Review the objectives from Week Two, and discuss additional insights and questions that may have arisen.

This assignment is due in Week Three.

ASSIGNMENTS

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