School of
Administration and Business
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Asst. Prof. Milton Gittens Course ID: BMGT-301 Credits:3 |
Office: A204 Fall |
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Management Theory and Practice
COURSE SYLLABUS
I. DESCRIPTION
School of
Administration and Business
|
Asst. Prof. Milton Gittens Course ID: BMGT-301 Credits:3 |
Office: A204 Fall |
|
Management Theory and Practice
COURSE SYLLABUS
I. DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to the theories and practice of management, and is required for all Business Administration majors. The course a realistic view
of management through the study of the evolution of management though, the identification of current issues and problems, and the examination of future trends. Students learn critical thinking/problem solving skills associated with high peformance in organizations. Through lectures, reading assignments, class presentations, and videos, current management techniques are studied.
II. OBJECTIVES
Among the course objectives are 1) To develop an awareness of multiple approaches to solve issues and problems. 2) To understand the impact of the surrounding social, political, and economic evironment. 3) To learn the fundamentals of leading people, and 4) To comprehend the principles, functions, and responsibilites of management.
III. REQUIRED READING
Bateman, Thomas S. and Snell, Scott A.
Management: Competing in the New Era, 5th edition
IV. RECOMMENDED READING
Students strongly recommend that students keep abreast of management issues by reading a major daily newspaper like the New York Times or
the Wall Street Journal. I also recommend reading of major business magazines such as Fortune, Forbes, and Business Week.
V. STUDENT EVALUATION
It is the student's responsibility to understand the syllabus, keep up with the reading and presentation of course ideas, and ask the teacher for clarification if necessary. The evaluation process is on going, and assesses total in-class performance. Evaluation measures application of (1) course ideas and concepts;
(2) analytical and evaluation skills; and, (3) communication skills. Exam are multiple choice and essay. Final grade are based on a composite evaluation of the
following criteria.
a. Attendance and participation.(Grades are lowered with 2 or more absences)
b. A class presentation/project.
c. A MID-TERM EXAM given on June 29.
d. A FINAL EXAM given on August 3.
e. In approved cases, student designed projects for extra credit.
PROPOSED TOPIC OUTLINE
I. COURSE INTRODUCTION (Reading)**
6/1. 1. Faculty Introduction.
6/2. 2. Course Design, Objectives, and Requirements.
II. MANAGEMENT AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
6/8. 1. Managing and the Evolution of Management (Chap. 1)
6/9. 2. Managers and Their Environments (Chap. 2)
6/15. 3. Managerial Decision Making (Chap. 3)
III. PLANNING
6/15. 1. Planning and Strategic Management (Chap. 5)
6/22. 2. International Management (Chap. 6)
IV. ORGANIZING
6/22. 1. The Organization Structure (Chap. 8)
6/29 Mid Term Examination
7/7. 2. Human Resources Management (Chap. 10)
7/13. 3. Managing the Diverse Workforce (Chap. 11)
V. LEADING
7/13. 1. Leadership (Chap. 12)
7/20. 2. Motivating (Chap. 13)
7/20. 3. Managing Teams (Chap/ 14)
VI CONTROLLING
7/27. 1. Managerial Control (Chap. 16)
7/27. 2. Managing Technology and Innovation (Chap. 17)
7/27. 3. Review for Final Examination
8/3. Final Examination
**Note: There are proposed readings. Daily reading are assigned in each class. Also, if you need adaptations or accommodations because of a documented disability, make an appointment during my posted office hours.