Two chapters of the text discuss planning and decision making. A third chapter focuses on the concept of strategic management. This topic is introduced and discussed with an emphasis upon providing students with insights into the dimensions of political considerations. Motivation and Leadership Motivation is the focus of chapter fifteen. It will be evaluated by examination questions.
Leadership is the focus of chapter sixteen of the text.
These issues are evaluated by examination. The behavior of individuals in groups and organizations is addressed directly in chapters thirteen and fourteen. In addition, behavior issues are integrated throughout the text materials. The class will use Internet and other resources, including e-mail and the World Wide Web to locate, analyze, and report on additional sources of information of value to enhance individual student understanding of specific topic areas on the course. This material may be presented by way of the Class Web Home Page for peer review and use by individual students as well as to share with other interested parties.