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Business Concepts: Exploring Careers in Business

ZTC resource for Business Concepts Course

Guiding Questions and Key Concepts

Guiding Questions and Learning Objectives

chart POLC framework

Exhibit 2.1: POLC Framework - What do Managers Do?LibreTexts

Guiding Questions:

  • What are the concepts of management and how are they significant to organizational success?
  • What are the fundamental functions of management?
  • What are the components and activities associated with each function of management?
  • What is the role of leadership in management?
  • What different careers are there in management?

Learning Objectives:

When I have completed Unit 2, I will be able to...

  • explain the concept of planning
  • explain the concept of organizing
  • explain the concept of leading
  • explain the concept of controlling
  • identify different careers in management

Key Terms to Learn and Understand

  • planning
  • organizing
  • controlling
  • leading
  • operations management
  • leadership
  • staffing
  • strategic planning
  • environmental scanning

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