Emphasis is placed on labor legislation and present practices in contract negotiations, analysis and administration. MGMT 300 and concurrent enrollment in MGMT 300 or equivalent. Included are such activities as production analysis, capacity and process planning, forecasting, scheduling, production inventory control, job design, plant safety and maintenance, and quality assurance. Integrated throughout are considerations of the information systems, people involved, and the implications of international operations. Research skills and computer technology will be applied to planning, selection, compensation, survey data, organizational effectiveness, and utilization analysis.
Special emphasis is placed on oral, written, and electronic communication skills.
Detailed examinations of job descriptions and evaluations, wage and salary structures, performance ratings, incentive systems, related legislation, and occupational information are conducted. Cases and simulations are integral aspects of the learning experience. A detailed study of topics related to the design and operation of manufacturing systems. Topics include zero inventory. Interactions with other fields of management such as marketing, finance, etc., are discussed.