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Management Theory and Practices

MNGT2100  

TitleManagement Theory and Practices
CodeMNGT2100
SchoolRACL
Module Level2
Module CodeMNGT2100
Webster CodeMNGT 2100
Rockford CodeBSAD334
ClassEL|MA|MI|
AvailabilityDE|SA|
Available SummerN
Semester1
Credits3
Contact Hours42
Course Length (wks)14
LecturersGeoff Paul
Learning Outcomes
At completion of the course the student will have:
  • To introduce the significant philosophies, theories and applications of management thinking relating to planning, organizing, leading, motivating and controlling of personnel within a work environment.
  • To describe management processes, their theoretical bases and practical applications, so that the student can demonstrate the fundamental knowledge on which to apply and discern good management practice.
  • To use several and varied case studies for the student to apply this fundamental knowledge.
  • Presents management theory, classical to modern: the case-study approach to the functions of management, internal and external aspects bearing on managerial activities, and guides to decision-making.
Presentation

Power Point presentations for each chapter of the main text will be posted on the college intranet under BACL T Drive. Students are recommended to download the presentation ahead of coverage in class if they want to have a copy on which to make notes.  This syllabus is also posted on the same drive and is subject to change during the semester. Although the lecturer will alert students to changes, it is incumbent on each student to check the intranet for the latest version (as indicated by the date).  As shown above, students are often required to study cases or prepare materials ahead of class. Failure to do so or to attend class will impact the student’s grade (see Assessment below).  Some assignments are to be completed by teams. The lecturer will organise teams at the start of the semester and their make-up may change at mid-semester.
Pre-RequisitesNone.
Course Conduct

Attendance & Punctuality
Required for ALL scheduled meetings of the course. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook
Absence through illness must be reported directly to the lecturer for the course

Assignments
Required on the due date. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook

Plagiarism & Cheating
Serious offences which carry heavy penalties including failing a course and possible expulsion – See Academic Handbook

Mobile Telephones
Mobile phones must be switched off for the duration of the class. Penalties apply – see Academic Handbook – Student Conduct

Weekly Schedule

Week

Topic

Reading

Class Activity

1

 

Introduction

Introduction to Management and Organizations

 

Chapter One

      Fun Quiz

1.       Have read ‘Managing the Virus Hunters’ Case and prepare to discuss questions in class.

2.       Crossword Challenge issued.

2

Management Yesterday and Today

 

 

Organization and Culture and Environment

 

Chapter Two

 

 

 

Chapter Three

1.       Complete Crossword.

2.       Comprehension and read ‘Threads of History’ and prepare to discuss in class.

3.       Groups picked for presentations

4.       Jack Stack Case A and B – Evaluate Case with respect to Chapter 3 – Team Presentations (10 mins) (Graded)

5.        John Higgins Case issued.

6.       Group Work (optional)

3

Managing in Global Environment

 

 

 

 

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Chapter Four

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter Five

1.       John Higgins Case. Individual 2 pg. written answers to Q1-3 based on chapter 4 to be handed-in at beginning of class. (Graded)

2.       Groups picked for presentations and cases issued

3.       Group Work (optional)

4.       Undertake Internet research on Chisso Corp and the mercury poisoning in Minamata, Japan and prepare to discuss in class.

5.       Group Work (optional)

4

Decision-making

 

 

 

 

Foundations of Planning

Chapter Six

 

 

 

Chapter Seven

1.       Team Presentations (10 mins).Evaluate Case with respect to Chapter 6, (Graded).Names of Individual Firms to be   issued.

2.       Read ‘A New Pitch for an Old Classic’ and prepare to discuss in class.

3.       Group Work (optional)

5

Strategic Management

 

 

 

 

Planning Tools and Techniques

Chapter Eight

 

 

 

Chapter Nine

1.       Coursework (4-6 pages) to be submitted on mission/goal/objective of individual firm and develop a suitable strategy (based on Chapter 8) for the firm to follow for next 5-10 years (Graded).Group Work (optional)

2.       Read ‘A New Pitch for An Old Classic’ and be prepared to discuss questions in class.

3.       Group Work (optional)

4.        

6

Organizational Structure and Design

 

 

Chapter Ten

 

 

1.       Read HP Structural Challenge. Prepare to answer questions in class.Group Work (optional)

2.        

7

Mid-term Exam

Chapters One - Ten

8

MID TERM BREAK

9

Exam Feedback and Advice

Management Communication and IT

 

 

Chapter Eleven

 

 

1.       Read Communication Lesson and prepare to discuss in class.

2.       Groups picked for presentations and cases issued.

      Group Work (optional)

10

Human Resource Management

 

Managing Change and Innovation

Chapter Twelve

 

 

Chapter Thirteen

1.       Read Hostile Mint and be prepared to discuss questions in class.

2.       Group Work (optional)

3.       Team Presentations (10 mins) Evaluate Case with respect to Chapter 13 (Graded).

11

Leadership - Foundations of Behaviour

 

Leadership- Understanding Groups and Teams

Chapter Fourteen

 

 

Chapter Fifteen

1.       Read Washington Mutual, Inc. and prepare to answer questions in class.

2.       Group Work (optional)

3.       Read Designing Superior Design Team and prepare to answer questions in class.

4.       Leadership coursework issued.

5.       Group Work (optional)

12

Leadership – Motivating Employees

 

Leadership

Chapter Sixteen

 

 

Chapter Seventeen

1.       Read Best Buy. Best Job and prepare to answer questions in class, Group Work (optional)

2.       Individual 2 page coursework on leadership models for leaders and chapter 17 to be submitted. (Graded)

3.       Read Radical Leadership and prepare to answer questions in class.

4.       Groups picked for presentations and cases issued. Group Work (optional)

13

Foundations of Control

 

 

Operations and Value Chain Management

Chapter Eighteen

 

 

Chapter Nineteen

1.       Read Blurred Vision and prepare to answer questions in class. Group Work (optional)

2.       Team Presentations (10 mins) on case and Chapter 19 (graded).

14

Revision

Final Exam

 

Chapters 11- 19

15

FINAL GRADE AND FEEDBACK


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