Fundamentals of Management

INSTRUCTIONS Papers 1 through 5 constitute the signature assignments for this course.

The syllabus contains the rubric to score these papers. All students are asked to write five papers for the course outlining the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling aspects of an organization.

These papers should be a true integration of students’ various sources of learning. The program curriculum is designed to build on students’ prior and current work experiences, in-class experiences, and learning derived from the assigned readings. Each student must use this forum to choose his/her organization during this first week, and the choice must be unique – each student must choose a different organization. Be sure to choose a business or non-profit organization for which you can gather management information (not just sales or product information), either personally or by online research. After reviewing previous posts to avoid duplicates, post your chosen organization.

The Instructor will indicate his/her approval with a reply post. Looking ahead to Paper 1, it should be composed of 2–3 pages focused on the PLANNING aspects of your chosen company (e.g., how the company plans its initiatives, how it allocates its resources, etc.). You are required to use at least two peer-reviewed journals as outside sources in addition to your course text. You are expected to follow the 6th edition APA format. You may also use ETS Criterion to help you write your paper. ETS Criterion is a service that helps students plan, write, and revise essays. After receiving your instructor’s approval, get started on researching your organization.