As a result, the course will use a variety of management sources, texts, and examples from both library and non-library settings. The first half of class will be a lecture and discussion of a specific principle and the second half will utilize exercises, videos, case analyses, etc. to reinforce the material in the lectures. An emphasis on diagnosing management situations which entails describing the facts, diagnosing problems, and prescribing possible resolutions and an developing an action plan for improving the situation. Utilizing situational case studies in this manner allows students to practice managing in the relative safety of the classroom in preparation for real life management situations. The best situation that you can hope for, and the state of mind this course aims for, is to think like a manager, to have a variety of managerial techniques to draw upon, and above all to be pragmatic.
Good management is what works.
To see the integral connection between information and organizational processes, i.e., decision making, planning, managing, communicating, evaluation, and organizational change. To present the student with an array of managerial techniques which promote organizational effectiveness and efficiency which can be used in actual organizational environments. To develop the ability to diagnose work situations and develop feasible solutions based on the student's judgment and knowledge of management techniques. To enable the student to present ideas in a professional manner. Several models exist, with the Harvard style utilizing case studies and the Yale use of lectures, demonstrating classic methods of teaching management.