Specific examples of the strategic direction and management leadership of successful companies are compared with their competitors. This course also discusses the fit of corporate strategy to the organizational type, level, culture and the employee culture as well as the the use of human resources. This class discusses operational management systems and their impact on the market strength of the company. Environmental, safety and health issues are discussed as they apply to operational considerations within an organization. It also discusses waste recognition, and reduction techniques that improve the efficiency of the operation and reduce its liability.
Case studies provide the framework for data analysis, conceptual information, and critical thinking.
Auditing techniques, reporting, and corrective action are central issues for applying business decisions to environmental, safety and health issues. The student will understand the translation of corporate environmental, safety and health policy into viable operational functions. Mathematical techniques provide the framework for understanding material-balance concepts and the engineering aspects of industrial processes, pollution, and waste generation. The course discusses the process of identification, assessment, handling and minimization of financial risk. Students will conduct risk assessment through the process of collecting, analyzing, and communicating scientific and economic information for use in policy formulation, decision-making, and risk management.