The emphasis is on problem-solving approaches leading to an improvement in productivity, quality, and competitiveness for firms participating at the regional, national, and multinational levels. Strategic Management . Emphasis is placed on the development of a philosophy of management by examining the strategic factors affecting organizations and management. Strategic management decisions are analyzed in order that they may be related to the whole philosophical framework of business. Detailed investigations are made on the effects of strategic decisions on sales, production, personnel, finance and international business.
Special attention is given to ethical considerations in making business decisions.
MGM 4143, MGM 5143. Small Business Management. A program of assistance to the small businessperson sponsored jointly by the University and the U.S. Small Business Administration. This course is designed to help familiarize the advanced business student with operation of an existing small business. The student will act as a consultant on matters of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling a small business concern.