6 th edition, Prentice Hall. The general objective of this course is to introduce management theories to the students, and show the students how the different theories are applied in the work place. Each student is encouraged to understand a variety of situations a manager must face. Each student is also encouraged to understand opposing viewpoints and opinions on these situations and to employ critical thinking skills. They know how to allocate time, money, materials, space, and staff.
Students use time management concepts discussed in class to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.
Students differentiate between incremental budgeting and zero based budgeting. Students address the issue of shortage of resources and how managers try to compensate. Students discuss the impact of staff on the organization, and the impact of the managers on the staff. Students examine the history of management and the impact on the staff. Students examine basic types of plans and how they effect the organization.