AGH 180 - Turf Grass Facilities Mgt

• The student will differentiate between successful and unsuccessful turfgrass management styles. 
• The student will recognize factors that the turf manager takes into consideration when selecting a qualified staff. 
• The student will analyze different management styles and how they contribute to the employee’s productivity.

Course Objectives:

• What are the functions of a manager? 
• Does the turfgrass manager, especially in small organizations, participate in each of these functions? 
• How does the superintendent effectively manage employees to perform their jobs efficiently and enthusiastically? 
• What is a mission statement? 
• What is goal setting and tactical planning? 
• In smaller organizations, why is employee recruitment so important? 
• How to attract qualified applicants to turfgrass positions 
• What are different recruitment methods used to attract applicants? 
• What is involved in the selection process of employees? 
• What are the common biases that a manager should be aware of and avoid being influenced by them? 
• What are the different types of discrimination? 
• Why is it so important to train your employees? 
• What types of training are available to employees? 
• When is a good time to conduct employee training? 
• What is performance management? 
• What is a job performance guide? 
• How to conduct a performance appraisal 
• What does it take for a manager of turfgrass to be a good leader? 
• What are the tools to increase leadership ability? 
• What are the different styles of leadership?
• What is motivation and where does it come from?