Topics include management by objectives, task delegation, time management, motivation strategies, and the recruitment and evaluation of workers. No more than 6 s.h. in BMGT 364, BMGT 464, MGST 160, and MGST 310 may be applied in the Primary or Secondary Area of Specialization in Management Studies or Business and Management bachelor's degrees. In order to communicate clearly, supervisors need to understand the process of communication. This course examines the communication model and, using job-related examples, provides practice in sending and receiving information through reading, writing, listening, speaking and observing nonverbal cues. This course focuses on situations in which supervisors fulfill a counseling role as part of their job-related responsibilities.
Students first learn about the counseling process.
An advanced course for students already familiar with the basic concepts and techniques of management and supervision in an organization. Differentiates characteristics of leaders from those of managers and administrators. Concepts of influence, power, and effectiveness are explored. The situational approach to leadership is also considered, with its effects on participation, delegation and decision making. No more than 6 s.h. in BMGT 364, BMGT 464, MGST 160 and MGST 310 may be applied to the Primary or Secondary Area of Specialization in Management Studies or Business and Management bachelor's degrees.