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This LAP walks students through the basics of management—what managers do, what skills they need, and what types of resources they manage—as well as what levels of management most companies have. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about management, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn,...

Staffing is one of the five functions of management that are essential for organizational success. This LAP explores the staffing process and takes a deeper look at how managers develop human resources management strategies. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about staffing, a (So What?) discussion of...

Teach your students how to create a business plan that gets results, regardless of the business’s product, size, or stage of development. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about creating a business plan, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn, and a short (Gray Zone) case addressing...

Managers of all types of businesses must spend a portion of their time organizing. But what exactly do managers do when they are organizing? To teach your students about managerial considerations in organizing, check out Put It All Together (Managerial Organizing). This LAP discusses the importance of organizing as a management function, as well as the process managers use to organize their businesses. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all...

Directing is considered the heart of management. When managers are directing, they are guiding workers to achieve goals. This LAP explains what directing is, the importance of directing, and the activities included in this management function. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about mangerial directing,...

Managerial control is essential for organizational success. In this LAP, students will discover what managerial control is and how managers utilize control in real life. They will learn the various types of controls that can be put in place as well as the characteristics of effective controls. In the Gray Zone, students will examine a situation in which managerial control is taken too far. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements...

Teach your students what a business plan is, what goes into its different components, and how it benefits startup and existing businesses. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about nature of business plans, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn, ideas (Make it Pay!) for immediate...

All business is risky, but smart businesses manage their risk. Help your students understand how businesses use risk management to avoid loss, create strategy, and increase profits with Prepare for the Worst; Expect the Best (Nature of Risk Management). This LAP explains how risk management is used to identify, monitor, and evaluate past and future risks, and it explores some cutting-edge technologies businesses use to manage risk today. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive...

Use LAPs to help prepare your students for the A*S*K certification exams. This package of 82 LAPs and PowerPoints includes those most relevant to the Concepts of Business Management exam. Since LAPs are based on the same industry validation research as the A*S*K exams, they make great review and study materials to help ensure that your students are prepared to earn their certification. Keep in mind, though, that LAP modules are NOT currently available to address every performance indicator...

Teaching Introduction to Management? Looking for resources that support instruction and tie directly to recommended course content? Then, check out this package, which includes 26 complete LAPs and PowerPoints hand-picked for use in the MBA Research Introduction to Management course. Course Guide included! This package is based on the Standard Introduction to Management course. Additional LAP materials may be required for the Accelerated or Honors-Ready version of the course. Reference the...

Use LAPs to help prepare your students for the A*S*K certification exams. This package of 75 LAPs and PowerPoints includes those most relevant to the Concepts of Entrepreneurship exam. Since LAPs are based on the same industry validation research as the A*S*K exams, they make great review and study materials to help ensure that your students are prepared to earn their certification. Keep in mind, though, that LAP modules are NOT currently available to address every performance indicator...

Teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship? Looking for resources that support instruction and tie directly to recommended course content? Then, check out this package, which includes 19 complete LAPs and PowerPoints hand-picked for use in the MBA Research Advanced Entrepreneurship course. Course Guide included! This LAP package is based on the Standard Advanced Entrepreneurship course. Additional LAP materials may be required for the Accelerated or Honors-Ready version of the course. Reference the...

Use LAPs to help prepare your students for the A*S*K certification exams. This package of 70 LAPs and the associated PowerPoints includes those most relevant to the Concepts of Finance exam. Since LAPs are based on the same industry validation research as the A*S*K exams, they make great review and study materials to help ensure that your students are prepared to earn their certification. Keep in mind, though, that LAP modules are NOT currently available to address every performance indicator...

Teaching Business and Marketing Essentials? Looking for resources that support instruction and tie directly to recommended course content? Then, check out this package, which includes 32 complete LAPs and PowerPoints hand-picked for use in the MBA Research Business and Marketing Essentials course. Course Guide included! This package is based on the required course content. Reference the course guide for a list of supplemental course content, available for purchase individually. Each...

Use LAPs to help prepare your students for the A*S*K certification exams. This package of 74 LAPs and the associated PowerPoints includes those most relevant to the Fundamental Business Concepts exam. Since LAPs are based on the same industry validation research as the A*S*K exams, they make great review and study materials to help ensure that your students are prepared to earn their certification. Keep in mind, though, that LAP modules are NOT currently available to address every performance...

Use LAPs to help prepare your students for the A*S*K certification exams. This package of 100 LAPs and the associated PowerPoints includes those most relevant to the Fundamental Marketing Concepts exam. Since LAPs are based on the same industry validation research as the A*S*K exams, they make great review and study materials to help ensure that your students are prepared to earn their certification. Keep in mind, though, that LAP modules are NOT currently available to address every...

Teaching Introduction to Finance? Looking for resources that support instruction and tie directly to recommended course content? Then, check out this package, which includes 17 complete LAPs and PowerPoints hand-picked for use in the MBA Research Introduction to Finance course. Course Guide included! This LAP package is based on the Standard Introduction to Finance course. Additional LAP materials may be required for the Accelerated or Honors-Ready version of the course. Reference the course...