This course discusses:

1. The fundamental concepts and principles necessary for effective management, and

2. The knowledge and skills required of a manager using, as a basic framework, the nature and role of the management process and the task of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.

Essentially, the course uses the concept that the process of management requires leading and directing an organization to effectively manage an organization's human, financial, material, and intangible resoures.

The course presents a broad and interdisciplinary view of the Philippine business environment, including the issues and challenges facing it. The course intriduces the student to basic concepts of management and organization, the external and internal environment of business organizations, changing the business environment, and the competitive environment and analytical tools. Issues and challenges include business ethics, triple bottom line, and special considerations in the Philippine business climate. The course further provides a survey of the factors influencing business decision making in the Philippines and a framework for environmental and industry analysis.

This course introduces the strategic perspective to be taken in harnessing the human resources of an organization. It highlights the strategic roles which the Human Resource function and professionals play in creating value and delivering results to the organization. It also studies various individual and group behaviors and organizational practices to enhance the student's awareness of the managerial and leadership skills needed for the effective performance of the organization.