A study of the functions of management and how they can be organized into a system for effective use. An analysis of similarities of organizations, jobs, management styles and techniques is used in solving management problems.
Course Prerequisites
MGT304 or HMS304
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe the key areas of business and their interrelatedness to each other
Describe the relationship between organizational, operational, and financial controls
Examine corporate culture and the manager’s role in helping to create and maintain the culture
Analyze the importance of work ethic and its effect on corporate culture
Describe the internal conflict that must be managed between key work units and explain why that conflict exists
Analyze the best steps a manager might take in the middle of conflict and corporate politics
Explain how coordination between work units can benefit the entire organization
Compare and contrast the currently used and highly regarded methods of analyzing and auditing management systems, to find the best controls and means of ensuring organizational mission and goal accomplishment
Describe the best methods a manager can use to be effective when challenged with large bureaucracy
Explain the various types, and the appropriate use, of power
Describe how an organization’s design is driven by its customers, competitors, regulators, and creditors
Analyze how the ever-changing global business environment has impacted organizational design in the areas of workforce diversity, global economics, and social responsibility
Analyze how organizational structure can enhance both ethical practices and social responsibility
Describe how an organization’s design is a key part of a competitive strategy
Compare and contrast the various types of innovation and change used to establish a competitive advantage
Identify the advantages and pitfalls of information technology, regulations, and risk management, and how they must be considered in shaping the structure of an organization
Compare and contrast the strategic and structural changes that organizations have made to help them be more effective
Assessment of Outcomes
Specified on the course schedule/outline
Grading System
Letter Grade
Range
Definition
A
90-100
Excellent
B
80-89
Above Average
C
70-79
Average
D
60-69
Below Average
F
0-59
Failing
W
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Withdrawal during weeks 1 - 7
WF
—
Withdrawal failing after week 7
NF
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Failing – Not actively engaged
For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.
Active Participation
Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.
Academic Integrity
Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.
Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.
Students with Disabilities
Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.