This course, developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and taught by top-ranked faculty, focuses on the common human resource ("people") challenges faced by existing private businesses when they attempt to grow substantially. PART 1 OF THE GROW TO GREATNESS COURSE IS NOT A PREREQUISITE FOR TAKING THIS COURSE.
Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II
Instructor: Edward D. Hess
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
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What you'll learn
Different types of costs and how they are represented graphically
Cost-volume-profit analyses to answer questions around breaking even and generating profit
How to calculate and allocate overhead rates within both traditional and activity-based cost allocation systems
How to distinguish costs and benefits that are relevant from those that are irrelevant for a given management decision
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There are 6 modules in this course
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4 readings
This week will look at the role of the entrepreneur in growing a business. The required reading is Edward D. Hess, “Barbara Lynch Gruppo: An Entrepreneurial Journey,” Case Study. There are two optional readings “Global Medical Imaging, LLC” and “Growth is the Dynamic Confluence of Strategy” in this module also.
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9 videos1 reading1 assignment
The required reading for this module is “Trilogy Health Services, LLC: Building a Great Service Company” by Gosia Glinkska and Edward D. Hess. There is an optional reading also: “Leaders Bank: Creating A Great Place To Work” Case Study.
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The required reading is Edward D. Hess, “Room & Board” Case Study. The second required reading is “Growth Is Much More Than Just A Strategy: It’s A System.”
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The required reading is “SecureWorks.”
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Reviewed on Aug 17, 2015
Great instructions on building a team. Delivered beautifully by very experienced professor.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2015
Insightful course that will remind the student of the critical importance of people in the business, as well as critical best practices. Great course!
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2017
This course was an amazing course that taught me many real life examples and cases.
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