Module 1 – Case
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING
Assignment Overview
What does it take to be a Great Leader?
Throughout this course, you will be creating a personalized leadership handbook that can be used for years
to come. We will research and apply management techniques in each class assignment, and at the end of
eight weeks, you will have a blueprint for your success as a manager.
Case Assignment
Let us look at four essential management concepts: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Using
the class text and, predominately, articles from Trident Library’s full-text databases (like Academic Search
Complete, Business Source Complete, and/or ProQuest Central), research each of the essential
management functions. Do not use any quotations. Consider best practices from a management
perspective. Talking points are included for each of the functions.
manager’s role in supporting the company’s vision and mission
Managerial participation in strategic, tactical, and operational planning
How managers establish and track goals and objectives for themselves and their teams
Organizing
Organization Design, including individual job responsibilities
Maintaining Corporate Culture and Social Networks
Leading
Leadership and Decision-Making
Communications
Working in Groups or Teams
Motivating subordinates
Controlling
Systems/Processes (Establishing and tracking performance standards)
Strategic Human Resources: having the right people in positions
Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. The paper
should be written in the third person; this means words like “I,” “we,” and “you” are not appropriate. For
more information see Differences Between First and Third Person.
Assignment Expectations
Use the APA-formatted template (MGT301 Case1) to create your submission.
Your submission will include:
Trident University International’s cover page
A 3-page paper with APA citations (2- or 3-sentence introduction, body, 2- or 3-sentence conclusion)
The reference list page in APA format
Grading Note:
At Trident University International, rubrics are used for grading. These rubrics specify the points available
for each component of an assignment. Points are earned based on the level of the work submitted. The
rubric in the Case dropbox is used for this Case Assignment.