Topics include global versus domestic business operations, foreign political and cultural environments, foreign entry decisions, and global management and strategies. Focused on people-centered behavioral issues prevalent within an organizational setting. Processes occurring within individual, within or between groups and organizational processes are discussed. An overview of the modern operations and production function within a firm. Topics will include planning, forecasting, job-shop scheduling, inventory theory and quality control.
Emphasis is placed on improving the knowledge and skills of future or practicing managers.
Selected topics offered for elective credit. Topics capitalize on the expertise of selected faculty members and are offered when student interest warrants. Issues concerned with long term performance and survival of the organization. This course offers an integration of accounting, finance, management, marketing, and economic principles in a competitive analysis of organizations and their placement in their industry. Case analysis, presentations, and strategy simulation included.