Competent leadership is required to meet organizational challenges in a rapidly changing, globally competitive world. Leadership research findings, practice, and skills are emphasized in light of modern theories and applications. Cases and skill development exercises will be used extensively. An objective analysis of functions involved in the administration of human relations in organizations. An introductory course in management principles, theories and practices.
Management is viewed as a discipline and as a process.
The scope of the course includes planning, decision-making, organizing, leading, and controlling. Basic management concepts will be applied in solving problems in organizations. Cases are used extensively to illustrate principles. A study of the basic concepts and applications of the communication process, especially as they relate to business situations and behavior. Emphasis is on strengthening abilities in listening, thinking, speaking, writing, and communicating non-verbally.