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2024 Spring

INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT - MGT245/3 Spring 2024


Course
Vidhu Maggu
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A survey of organization management designed to present students with a broad view of the environment and techniques of business. It also provides an introduction to the various business disciplines including strategic management, planning, leading, organizing, controlling, marketing, human resource management, and basic economics. An overview of current and future trends in management will be part of the course. This course includes lectures, case analyses, and experiential learning.

Here is the course outline:

1. Lesson 1- Introduction & general overview of the course

Feb 8 2:45pm .. 5:30pm

Basic introduction to the discipline and the course content; class information and expectations; Managers & Managing

2. Lesson 2- Management

Feb 15 2:45pm .. 5:30pm

Managers & Managing; The Evolution of Management Thought (history and theories of management thought)

3. Lesson 3- Management

Feb 22 2:45pm .. 5:30pm

The evolution of management thought(continued from previous class)

4. Lesson 4 - Management, Quiz

Feb 29 2:45pm .. 5:30pm

Ethics & Social Responsibility

5. Lesson 5 The Environment of Management

Mar 7 2:45pm .. 5:30pm

Managing Diverse Employees- effective management of diversity

6. Lesson 6- Decision Making, Planning and Strategy; The Organising and Controlling function

Mar 14 2:45pm .. 5:30pm

Manager as a Planner and a Strategist

7. Lesson 7 - Midterm Exam (March 21st)

Mar 21 2:45pm .. 5:30pm

Exam might be held online. The format of the exam will be the same as discussed in class. After the exam, each group is required to work on their project. Draft proposal should be uploaded on Team under respective channels.

8. Lesson 7 - Midterm Exam

Mar 21 2:45pm .. 5:30pm

9. Lesson 8 -The Organising and Controlling function

Apr 4 2:45pm .. 5:30pm

Human Resource Management Managing Organisational Structure and Culture (if time permits)

10. Lesson 9&10 - Leading Individuals and Groups

Apr 11 2:45pm .. 5:30pm

Motivation and Performance Each group to submit group project proposal (electronic and hard copy) based on the template provided. Included in this section - Effective Groups & Teams- teams in management- to be covered on April 11th and 18th

11. Lesson 11- Company visit

Apr 25 3pm .. 5:15pm

Effective Communication

12. Lesson 12- Team Project Presentations -1/2 (Please check all instructions carefully)

May 2 5:30pm .. 6:30pm

You can find detailed information under Syllabus. Please upload here all required documents related to your group project. Instructions for Team Project Report Each team will have a maximum of 20 mins to present. It will be followed by class discussion. Check the information and rubrics provided in the syllabus. For group project report, please submit your report on Neo Report must be submitted latest on the day of the presentation. Power point/Prezi should be sent two days before the presentation. Take into account the following while writing your report- - Do not use the First Person, e.g., I, as in academic writing - Do not use colloquialisms or contractions (can't) as in academic writing - Do not use etc. as in academic writing; you need to write everything in full. - Use only academic sources for definitions and explanations (e.g., textbooks and academic papers); nothing ending in .com - All factual statements MUST be supported by full citation of a reliable source. - Explain all abbreviations the first time they are used. Use charts, diagrams, figures, and tables wherever applicable to convey the maximum information. All must be correctly numbered, titled and have cited sources. Please upload all the required documents related to your group project. Refer to the instructions provided. Final group report MUST include group member participation & contribution. Reflection paper should be submitted along with the group report.

13. Lesson 13- Team Project Presentations -2/2 (Please check all instructions carefully)

May 9 5:30pm .. 8:15pm

You can find detailed information under Syllabus. Please upload here all required documents related to your group project. Instructions for Team Project Report Each team will have a maximum of 20 mins to present. It will be followed by class discussion. Check the information and rubrics provided in the syllabus. For group project report, please submit your report on Neo Report must be submitted latest on the day of the presentation. Power point/Prezi should be sent two days before the presentation. Take into account the following while writing your report- - Do not use the First Person, e.g., I, as in academic writing - Do not use colloquialisms or contractions (can't) as in academic writing - Do not use etc. as in academic writing; you need to write everything in full. - Use only academic sources for definitions and explanations (e.g., textbooks and academic papers); nothing ending in .com - All factual statements MUST be supported by full citation of a reliable source. - Explain all abbreviations the first time they are used. Use charts, diagrams, figures, and tables wherever applicable to convey the maximum information. All must be correctly numbered, titled and have cited sources. Please upload all the required documents related to your group project. Refer to the instructions provided. Final group report MUST include group member participation & contribution. Reflection paper should be submitted along with the group report.

14. Lesson 14: Final Exam - All the best!

May 16

All topics covered in the class will be included in the exam. More emphasis to be on topics covered after the Midterm. A study guide will be provided in subsequent classes for student to review and prepare.

15. Addtional topic

Apr 18 2:45pm .. 2:45pm

Managing in the Global Environment

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