Analysis and critique of research methods used in the field. Particular emphasis on microfactors and their application to development of effective managerial styles. Discussion of principles of management, emphasizing managerial functions. Emphasis on internal management of organizations with advanced, in-depth study of theoretical and behavioral concepts as applied to practical management problems. Presentation of principles and procedures related to recruitment and selection of a labor force, job analysis, employee evaluation, and legislation.
Emphasis is on their relationship to management.
Examination of American trade unions and unionism. Topics include the labor contract, the bargaining processes, the philosophy of unionism, the use of bargaining techniques for nonwage issues, the legal context of labor-management relations, and the responsibilities and duties of unions and management. Introduction to theory and practice of effective business communication. This includes inquiry into principles of communication, communication through correspondence and reports, and business research methods. Application of principles and techniques of management to cases drawn from business, public, and nonprofit organizations.