The resolution of dysfunctional conflict and management of functional conflict. Special emphasis on resolution techniques, including mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and litigation avoidance. Small Business Consulting. In the framework of supervised field projects, student teams analyze the management programs of an actual business. Emphasis is placed on understanding operational and strategic planning problems in the context of small business.
Students develop a strategic plan for the success of the business.
Junior standing or permission of the instructor. Organizational Training and Development. The process of training and developing the human resources in organizations, which includes organizational diagnosis, needs assessment, program design, appropriate methodologies, program implementation, transfer of training, and the evaluation of program effectiveness. Current trends in the content and process of training and development activities are also examined. Analysis of debt, equity, and derivative securities from an investor's viewpoint.