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B123 - Principles of Management

Course details are provided as a general guide.  Faculty may change certain aspects associated with the description that follows.  Please check with the bookstore for specific textbooks and other required readings.  Faculty may also place required readings on reserve at Gutman Library or on the Library's ERES (electronic reserve) system. Course registrants are responsible for obtaining a syllabus and project descriptions from the instructor.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Principles of Management is a sophomore-level business core course. Effective management is fundamental for the successful operation of all types of enterprises. This course will present the principles, techniques and concepts needed for managerial analysis and decision making. Functions highlighted include planning, organizing, staffing and controlling.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES & EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
The purpose of this management course is to teach students the science of management through systematic learning about current management practices. This knowledge will serve as the foundation of learning the art of management through experience.

COURSE POLICIES:
Please refer to the policies page for minimum expected standards and behavior in all classes.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Week 1

Managers and Entrepreneurs

Week 2

Evolution of Management Thought

Week 3

The Changing Environment of Management

Week 4

Communication in the Internet Age

Week 5

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Week 6

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Week 7

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Week 8

Management’s Social and Ethical Responsibilities

Week 9

Planning and Project Planning

Week 10

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Week 11

Strategic Management

Week 12

Organizing in the 21st Century

Week 13

Motivating Job Performance

Week 14

Influence Processes and Leadership

Week 15

Human Resource Management

Note: To achieve the professional goals established by the School of Business Administration, the order of topics above may be different than that in the textbook. Your instructor will provide further information.