MGE01 Management

University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
winter 2018
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Lucie Plzáková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
JUDr. Ing. Miroslav Okrouhlý, M.Sc. (lecturer)
JUDr. Ing. Miroslav Okrouhlý, M.Sc. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Lucie Plzáková, Ph.D.
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
The course aims at providing students with fundamental concepts of management theory. The course follows the objective of preparing students for skilful execution of fundamental managerial functions as a basis for entry into the carrier of management. Also included in the course are the issues of management ethics as well as professional and personal qualities of a manager. The course includes an introduction to theories of managerial communication, strategic management, operations management and crisis management in an organization.

Students acquire knowledge of management theories, content and performance of managerial functions. The course equips students with insight into the principles of effective communication, fundamentals of strategic and operations management as well as orientation in company management, the role of management and decision making process. Also focused is the development of management theories and their application to contemporary business.

Upon completion of the course, students are able to apply independently the acquired knowledge and skills in practice, in performing managerial functions as first-line managers. Students develop skills of problem solving processes and performance related to company management in the field of hospitality.
Syllabus
  • 1. Management: Definition, Theories
  • 2. Management Functions (management levels and roles, management careers and ethical aspects of management).
  • 3. Decision making as a Part of Management (types of decision making, their pros and contras).
  • 4. Planning (types of plans, setting goals and priorities.
  • 5. Organizing and Organizational Structure.
  • 6. Managing Human Resources
  • 7. Leading People in Organizations.
  • 8. Implementation Management.
  • 9. Role of Control in Management, Crisis Management.
  • 10. Communication in Management, Communication Forms and Failures, Communication Skills (leading meetings, assertive communication, listening skills, questioning, non-verbal communication).
  • 11. Specific Managerial Skills (presentations, negotiation, time management, conflict management, dealing with difficult employees).
  • 12. Strategic Management.
  • 13. Foundations of Operation Management, Managing Change and Innovation.
Literature
    required literature
  • ROBBINS, DECENZO, COULTER. Fundamentals of Management. 11 Global Edition. New York: Pearson Higher Ed USA, 2019, 552 pp. ISBN 978-1-292-30732-9. info
    recommended literature
  • GRIFFIN, RICKY W. Fundamentals of Management. 9th Edition. Cengage Learning, 2018, 544 pp. ISBN 978-1-305-97022-9. info
Teaching methods
Teaching methods: Lectures, individual preparation, seminars and a mid-term test designed to assess the acquisition of organizational and management concepts and provide motivation to master these concepts, theories and applications. Workload: Lectures(26 hrs); Seminars incl. one test(26 hrs); Individual prepar.(52 hrs); Total (104 hrs).
Assessment methods
Assessment methods:
Mid-term test
Exam (written test) Pass mark 60%
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on completion of the course: z | zk
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2010, winter 2011, Summer 2012, winter 2012, Summer 2013, Summer 2014, summer 2015, summer 2016, summer 2017, winter 2017, winter 2019, winter 2020, winter 2021, winter 2022, winter 2023, winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (winter 2018, recent)
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