Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: explain the roles and responsibilities of managers; discuss and analyze the purpose of management; identify the significance of how historical theories have shaped management; describe and assess the effect or globalization on operating, growing, and managing a business; explain the importance of corporate culture in the business environment; assess the impact of a culturally diverse workforce on businesses; identify ethical practices in business; apply the essential principles of quality leadership; identify and apply necessary skills for implementing effective management decision-making and strategic management planning; discuss the importance of effectively managing teams in the workplace and identify the roles teams play; analyze the importance of effective teamwork as it relates to productivity; assess the impacts of conflict in the workplace; identify ways to attract, hire, and retain high-quality employees; examine the importance of developing clearly identified goals and objectives; distinguish ways in which organizational structure impacts strategy, performance, and operations; analyze the significance of properly planning and executing change in an organization; and determine ways in which technology can be used to advance an organization.