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Module Two: Concepts of Management

    Learning Objectives:

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Ability to define the meaning of management.

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Understanding of and ability to describe different management theories.

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Ability to describe the "systems management" process.

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Ability to define management functions.

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Understanding of organizational structures.

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Understanding of policy development.

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Ability to develop an agency mission statement and related goals and objectives.

To complete this module successfully, please complete the following activities in the order shown below:

Textbook Reading:

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Chapter 2, Management as a Professional Discipline, pp. 25-49

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Chapter 3, Key Management Roles in Leisure-Service Agencies, pp. 51-80

On-line Lesson: Concepts of Management - Chapter 2 - Management as a Professional Discipline

On-line Lesson: Concepts of Management - Chapter 3 - Key Management Roles in Leisure-Service Agencies

Additional Reading: ActiveParks and Benchmarking

Once you have completed the activities in this topic, you should:

Go on to Module Three: Facilities Development and Maintenance

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