This course provides an in-depth study of leadership styles, skills, roles, and the functions of leaders in organizations. The course integrates writings from the humanities, military leaders, political leaders, religious leaders, and business leaders with basic leadership principles. Strategic use of cultural and language diversity is stressed as a competitive advantage in achieving global organizational goals. The student will be introduced to a global business vocabulary or glossary to aid them in doing business overseas. Concepts are applied to not only those who go to another country to manage local citizens but also to those in this country who manage people from other countries.
Emphasis is placed on the changing nature of the international management challenge.
Emphasis will be placed on developing and managing various types of strategic alliances and or human resource management, as well as conflict resolution and negotiation techniques. This course is a sequel to BMGT 231 and completes the basic instruction necessary for competence in managing a small business enterprise. Topics covered will include effective operation of an established business with emphasis on strategic planning, market analysis, pricing, inventory control and credit collections. 4 credits Cases covering all functional areas of small business management are analyzed and presented. Emphasis is placed on the problem-solving process as a tool for developing and implementing small business management strategies and operational techniques.