The relationship between office productivity and basic management activities such as planning, scheduling, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and controlling is examined. Managerial skills necessary to accomplish these functions are also described, including human relations, decision making, and communication. 3 credits MGT 231 Human Resource Management Survey of the principles, problems, and practices of modern business in the management of the work force, from recruitment through retirement.
Emphasis is on the use of appropriate practices in firms of various types and sizes.
Topics such as a supervisor's role within an organization, communication, and creativity in the work environment are discussed. The functions of planning, staffing, and control are introduced in connection with the challenges of decision making and problem solving. Course content also involves such topics as leadership, group dynamics, motivation, and resistance to change. Topics covered include legal considerations, financial and administrative control, supervision and personnel, site selection, competition, sales promotion, and marketing. The relationship between office productivity and basic management activities such as planning, scheduling, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and controlling is examined.