LEGAL COURSES
This course covers the legal and regulatory environment pertinent
to all types of entities, both private and public. The American Judicial
System will be closely examined along with general common law principles.
Federal and State Statutes and Codes will be discussed in detail.
The following topics will be covered: Civil litigation, personal injury,
criminal behavior, business ethics, contractual and collective bargaining
agreements, business formation, agency law, sales contracts, and compliance
with government regulations. In addition, this course will explore
areas pertaining to labor law, negotiable instruments, property law,
insurance regulations, securities, estate and trust law, environmental
regulations, creditor/debtor issues, ethical behavior, antitrust law,
legal organizational structures, consumer law, and commercial property.
This course focuses on both Federal Statutes and State Regulated
Laws that impact the human resources function within all types of
organizations. The topics addressed include Title VII of the '64 Civil
Rights Act, wrongful termination, OSHA, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, EEO/Affirmative
Action, and ERISA. Additional topics encompass Workplace Privacy,
Business Ethics, CyberLaw, Employers' Legal Rights to conduct Drug
Testing and the Employees' Rights and Protections against Unreasonable
Search and Seizure. These are just a few of the many topics which
will be covered in depth.
This course provides an understanding of the legal and ethical issues
associated with Information Systems used in business environments.
It explores the development of information that is in line with ethical,
legal, and business requirements.
This course examines the state mandated Prevailing Wage Laws and
the Federal Davis Bacon Act. These laws mandate that agencies properly
award public works contracts and pay the legally mandated wages to
employees. This directly pertains to state agencies, counties, municipalities,
and all other political subdivisions of those states that have existing
Prevailing Wage Laws.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
This course provides a practical and theoretical approach for managing
organizational disputes. Managers will learn to design and apply dispute
resolution and alternative solutions to organizational problems. Participants
will gain the necessary skills to effectively resolve conflict and
arrive at a "win-win" resolution. You will explore new processes
for implementing "Change Management" and will learn negotiation
techniques and procedures. Alternative resolutions will be analyzed
along with legal issues. Training will include role-play in order
to master the skills necessary for becoming an impartial third-party
mediator. Managers will be trained to effectively resolve disputes
and lead the parties toward a positive outcome. The concepts learned
will be most effective in managing and resolving any work-environment
dispute.
CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT STYLES
This course explores management and leadership styles in global
organizations. Communication technologies and skills will be thoroughly
discussed, since communication impacts organizational success. The
achievement of organizational objectives and goals centers around
the competency of visionary leaders and managers. Related areas of
discussion will include the importance of stakeholders, company cultures,
global competition, social values, technological advances, diversity
and generational norms, and the economic environment as related to
the organization.
This course provides an understanding of the structure and function
of human behavior in organizations. It explores behavioral influences
that affect efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness. The topics
covered include: organizational design, group behavior, motivation,
communication, organizational politics and effectively handling organizational
power struggles.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
This course will focus on the responsibilities and challenges facing
HR Managers and Directors today. Topics covered will include: Recruiting,
Testing, Interviewing, Evaluating Appraisals, Assessing Performance,
Developing Pay Plans, Reviewing Health Plans, analyzing International
Business Trends, and learning important legal aspects related to the
HR function.
MARKETING
This course discusses the creation of an idea, the planning of a
business concept, the implementation of the concept, the determination
of price, and lastly, the promotion of the product or service. Attention
will also be given to the Organization's mission statement, objectives,
and satisfying customer/client needs.
COMMUNICATIONS
This course focuses on the influence of multinational corporations
with intercultural workforces. Information Technologies and the Global
Environment will be observed as they pertain to communication skills
and the role of leaders. Topics will include a leader's ability to
effectively communicate with peers, subordinates, and superiors. Proactive
listening, expression of ideas, use of paraphrasing, the importance
of feedback, and strategies to control the flow of information will
be scrutinized in detail.
