We will further examine the ethical implications of legal disputes in business. A continuation of business law covering the principles of agency, partnership, corporations, the law of sales, secured transactions, bankruptcy, property, and government regulation of business. Management, Gender, and Race. It examines the status of women and people of color in managerial or administrative positions and discusses socialization processes, stereotypes, equal employment opportunity laws, illegal harassment, and power in organizations. In-depth study of the development of organizational theory and behavior.
Recent theory is discussed in relationship to management applications.
The history of the quality movement, major tenets of the field, theorists and their philosophies, and the use of basic tools of TQM will all be covered in this course. The course focus will be project-based in a team environment. An introduction to the finance function and financial management of the firm, including techniques of financial analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting, the acquisition and management of corporate capital, and dividend policy. Analysis of how the financial manager influences the decision-making process within the firm. Introduction to the research problem and the scientific method, research design and sources, evaluation of data, and presentation of research findings.