Experts representing a broad cross-section of industries will discuss their pricing methods. This course provides a foundation and understanding of human behavior in organizations, including the effect of organization structure, design, systems and culture on that behavior. The course explores current approaches, successful practices and models that managers use to influence individuals and groups within and outside the organization. This course provides an understanding of the important dynamic relationship between leadership and ethics. Effective leaders and managers must identify, understand, articulate and model ethical behavior.
Students examine current literature and classical writing on both leadership and ethics.
Through class exercises and case analyses, students have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills in discernment, ethics decision making and building ethically responsible organizations. This course focuses on general manager's roles and needed skills, especially the ability to formulate and implement strategies. Key areas include vision, external and internal analysis, strategic alternatives and functional strategies. A variety of industry and organizational settings are examined. Instructional methods include a combination of readings, case studies, group and class discussions, guest speakers and a course project.