Develops understanding of management from historical, behavioral, theoretical and practical perspectives. Through a critical assessment of the classical and alternative approaches to the discipline, the student learns the essentials of leadership of contemporary enterprises in a global environment. Moreover, the student experiences a pragmatic employment of relevant communication skills both within and outside the classroom. Management and Organizational Theory. Examination of the major aspects of organizational theory as evolved from traditional organization and management concepts.
Emphasis is on the analysis of the organization as a socio-technical system.
Managerial Planning and Decision Making. Examination of major decisional areas with respect to establishment of goals and the determination of strategies. Critical evaluation of applicable concepts such as, optimization, decision rules, feedback, and cybernetics. Operations and Quality Management. A study of the managerial functions involved in operations and quality management.