Course Description
Management functions and processes as applied to organizations and to individuals in organizations. Topics to be covered include strategy, job and organization design, ethics and social responsibility, diversity, global influences, leadership, motivation, human resource management, and organizational change. Other emerging managerial issues may be introduced.
Athena Title
Principles of Management Honor
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in MGMT 3000, MGMT 3000E, MGMT 3001, MGMT 3001E, MGMT 3001H
Non-Traditional Format
Honors students meet for additional break-out sessions.
Prerequisite
(ACCT 2101 or ACCT 2101E or ACCT 2101H) and (MIST 2090 or MIST 2090E or MIST 2190H) and permission of Honors
Pre or Corequisite
(FINA 3000 or FINA 3000E or FINA 3000H) and (MARK 3000 or MARK 3000E or MARK 3000H or ACCT 5000)
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Course Objectives: To provide students exposure to the four major functions of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. To increase student understanding of the critical factors inside and outside of organizations that impact managerial effectiveness. To explore contemporary challenges in managing individuals and structuring organizations. To provide students with theoretical models and frameworks for improved problem solving in future work roles. To provide opportunities to practice public presentation skills.
Topical Outline
Topics: Introduction to Organizations and Management Management Yesterday and Today Organizational Culture and Environment Managing in a Global Environment Social Responsibility Managerial Ethics Decision-Making Foundations of Planning Strategic Management Organizational Structure & Design Managerial Communication Human Resources Management Managing Change & Innovation Foundations of Behavior Understanding Groups & Teams Motivation Leadership
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