Modern Management Principles - IIEI-335
Course Description: This course examines the topic of management from the perspective of the practicing manager to insure that students understand the functions of a manager in modern business environment. The various functions a manager performs are appraised and related to real world events in this global economy.
Prerequisite: No specific previous courses required. Requires Junior or Senior status to enroll in this course or instructor permission.
Course Credit: 3 Credit Hours or 10 CEUs
Major Course Topics & Course Outcomes
As a result of the group and individual activities included in this course, the student will acquire the following knowledge and skills that can be applied to the workplace:
Management as a discipline and theory
- To know the theories that form the basis of management thought
- To gain an understanding of the various functions a manager performs
The Environment of management
- To know the range and scope of management activities
Managing Globally
- To assess the complexities of managing in a global environment
Management Decision Making
- To possess knowledge of management decision processes
Management Planning Concepts
- To know the various planning methods available to a manager
Management Control Principles
- To understand the importance of organizational controls and practices
Management Leadership Styles
- To assess the various leadership styles available to the practicing manager
Managing Technology
- To understand the problem set of managing technology in today’s’ rapidly changing world
Managing Operations
- To understand the management tasks associated with managing operations.
Group and Team Management
- To possess an understanding of how to mange groups
Management Communications
- To possess an understanding of the importance of good communication practices to the practicing manager
Course Materials:
There is one textbook for this course.
Contemporary Management, 2007 (5th Edition), Jones, Gareth George, Jennifer Hill, Charles W. L. ISBN 978-0073530222
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