TECH 4381 – Principles of Supervision

Practical approach to supervisory management including functions of planning, organization, staffing, employee motivation; coverage of contemporary issues including legal aspect of supervision as well as other regulatory concerns, such as occupational safety, health and labor relations. Assigned Text

1. The Role of the Supervisor
2. Setting Goals, Making Plans, Improving Cost
3. Problem Solving and Managing Information
4. Organizing an Effective Department
   • Test 1 – TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
5. Staffing
6. Training and Developing Employees
7. Leadership Skills, Styles and Qualities
8. Effective Employee Communications
   • Test 2 – TUESDAY, OCT. 8
9. Understanding and motivating People at Work
10. Counseling and Performance Management
11. Control: Monitoring and Improving Results
12. Appraising Employee Performance
    • Test 3 – TUESDAY, OCT. 29
13. Managing Groups, Building Teams, Resolving Conflicsts
14. Managing a Diverse Workforce
15. Employee Safety & Health, and Labor Relations
    • Test 4 (Final Exam)

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