MGE01 Management

University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
Winter 2010
Extent and Intensity
2/1. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
JUDr. Ing. Miroslav Okrouhlý, M.Sc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Katedra managementu – University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
Contact Person: JUDr. Ing. Miroslav Okrouhlý, M.Sc.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Course MG E01 provides a foundation for major topics in management by covering theories and practices relating to managerial roles and forming a knowledge base of a successful manager, namely in: planning and strategic management, organizational culture, managing change, understanding individual behaviour and managing work teams, communication and motivation, control and operation management. The course has two primary goals: (a) To provide an introduction to theories and concepts of organization and management; (b) To provide applications of these theories and concepts to the management of organizations and the people who make up those organizations.
Learning outcomes and competencies: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to understand what it means to be a successful manager under current conditions, i.e. manager confronting change. Students will acquire knowledge of principles and functions of management and understanding of modern approaches to the management in economic and social environment and the application thereof in practice.
Syllabus
  • 1. Management: Definition, Theories, Environment, Globalization
  • 2. Foundations of Decision Making
  • 3. Planning and Strategic Management
  • 4. Organizational Structure and Culture
  • 5. Managing Human Resources
  • 6. Managing Change and Innovation
  • 7. Foundations of Individual Behaviour
  • 8. Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams
  • 9. Motivating and Rewarding Employees
  • 10. Leadership and Trust
  • 11. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • 12. Foundations of Control
  • 13. Operations Management
Literature
    recommended literature
  • ROBBINS, Stephen P and David A. DECENZO. Fundamentals of Management. Pearson Education, 2012. Global Edition. ISBN 978-0-273-76617-9. info
  • GRIFFIN, Ricky W. Fundamentals of Management. International Edition 6e. Cengage South-Western Educational Publishing, 2011. ISBN 978-0-538-47875-5. info
Teaching methods
Teaching methods: Lectures, indivudual preparation, seminars and two tests designed to assess the acquisition of organizational and management concepts and provide motivation to master these concepts, theories and applications.
Workload: Lectures(39 hrs); Seminars incl. two tests(13 hrs); Individual prepar.(52 hrs)
Assessment methods
Assessment methods: Written test I (25) Written test II (25) Oral exam (50)
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2011, Summer 2012, winter 2012, Summer 2013, Summer 2014, summer 2015, summer 2016, summer 2017, winter 2017, winter 2018, winter 2019, winter 2020, winter 2021, winter 2022, winter 2023, winter 2024.
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