MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS :
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides a basic study of the principles of
management. Topics include planning, organizing,
staffing, directing, and controlling with emphasis on
practical business applications.
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
1. To understand and apply the concepts of management to reallife situations.
2. To develop management skills for future employment.
3. To become aware of the importance of ethical management
practices.
4. To study past management theories as well as present
management trends.
5. To be prepared to face a global economy with a diversified,
rapidly changing environment.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Learn specific terms and theories of management.
2. Learn about specific management functions of planning, leading,
organizing, and controlling.
3. Discuss leadership skills and the difference in managers and leaders.
4. Discuss ethical management and the implications for businesses.
5. Learn specific historical management practices and how they can be
used in todays businesses.
6. Learn about TQM and how it is used in the workplace to ensure
quality products and services.
7. Learn about teamwork and empowerment of employees.
8. Discuss the importance of quality.
9. Learn about global corporations and how to adapt to cross-cultural
situations.
10.Identify levels of management.
11.Identify skills needed by managers.
12.Learn about systems management.
13.Learn the characteristics of good managers.
1. Introduction
1. Leadership
2. Communication, Group
Performance & Conflict
6. Motivation
Planning
Organizing
Leading
Controlling
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Textbook (and supplemental) reading
assignments (Dafts, Terry, Handoko,
Mondy, Stoner, Journals, etc)
2. Group Presentation
3. Completion of all assignments
4. Mid Term Examination
5. Final Examination