Management and Leadership Specialist (MAL1)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Introduces the fundamental concepts terminology and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology the Windows environment Internet and email word processing software spreadsheet software database software and presentation software.

Develops skills and behaviors necessary for successful supervision of people and their job responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on real life concepts personal skill development applied knowledge and managing human resources. Course content is intended to help managers and supervisors deal with a dramatically changing workplace being affected by technology changes a more competitive and global market place corporate restructuring and the changing nature of work and the workforce. Topics include: Understanding the Managers Job and Work Environment; Building an Effective Organizational Culture; Leading Directing and the Application of Authority; Planning Decision-Making and Problem-Solving; Human Resource Management Administrative Management Organizing and Controlling.

This course familiarizes the student with the principles and techniques of sound leadership practices. Topics include: Characteristics of Effective Leadership Styles History of Leadership Leadership Models The Relationship of Power and Leadership Team Leadership The Role of Leadership in Effecting Change.

Develops an understanding of how fostering employer/employee relationships in the work setting improves work performance. Develops legal counseling and disciplinary techniques to use in various workplace situations. . Topics include: the definitions of coaching counseling and discipline; importance of the coaching relationship; implementation of an effective counseling strategy; techniques of effective discipline; and performance evaluation techniques.

Addresses the challenges of improving the performance and career potential of employees while benefiting the student in their own preparation for success in the workplace. The focus is on both training and career and personal development. Shows the student how to recognize when training and development is needed and how to plan design and deliver an effective program of training for employees. Opportunities are provided for the student to develop their own career plans assess their work-related skills and practice a variety of skills desired by employers. Topics include: developing a philosophy of training; having systems approach to training and development; the context of training; conducting a needs analysis; critical success factors for employees: learning principles; designing and implementing training plans; conducting and evaluating training; human resource development and careers; personal career development planning; and applications in interpersonal relationships and communication.

Develops a working knowledge of the laws of employment necessary for managers. Topics include: Employment Law the Courts Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Discrimination Law Selecting Applicants Under the Law OSHA and Safety Affirmative Action At-Will Doctrine Right to Privacy Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Workers Compensation Unemployment Compensation and National Labor Relations Act.

Provides a student with an overview of the relationship of rank and file employees to management in business organizations. The nature of the workplace the economic foundations of work organizations and the history of the relationship between management and labor is examined. The course acquaints the student with the principles of developing positive relationships between management and labor within the context of the legal environment governing labor relations. Topics include: the nature of the American workplace; the economic history of business organizations the historical roots of labor-management relations; adversarial and cooperative approaches to labor relations; the legal framework of labor relations; employee-employer rights; collective bargaining and union organizing processes; union and nonunion grievance procedures; international labor relations; and the future of labor-management relations in a changing economy. Case studies readings and role-plays are used to simulate workplace applications in labor relations.

This course introduces the study of contracts and other legal issues and obligations for businesses. Topics include: creation and evolution of laws court decision processes legal business structures sales contracts commercial papers Uniform Commercial Code and risk-bearing devices.