Introduction to Management (MGT103)
Vietnamese title: Nhập môn quản lý
Credits: 3

Description:
The course explores and focuses around the managerial functions of management, including planning, organizing, leading and controlling. The course is designed to provide basic knowledge and skills required in management and give students a comprehensive insight into human relations componnents that characterise any managerial roles, regardless of industry or functions. Various aspects of management theories will be examined and linked to current management practice in the world and Vietnam. Learning in the class will be facilitated through the use of interactive tools such as group exercise, case study discussion, role-play/activities, and projects.

Learning outcomes:
Define management, its functions including planning, decision-making, and strategy development processes, and influence of organizational environments.
Describe the basic elements of organization design, encompassing forms, key situational influences, and components involved in designing effective operations systems.
Discuss human resource management practices, including recruitment, development, motivation, and leadership strategies, within the context of environmental factors.
Identify different types of organizational control mechanisms and analyze their characteristics to determine effectiveness in achieving organizational objectives.
Apply the knowledge and understanding gained from the course to evaluate real-life management situations/dilemma and practices in both local and global business contexts.
Develop leadership and management potential through the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills and self-awareness.
Understand the ethical and social responsibility issues in real-life management situations.

Student tasks:
- Attend at least 80% of contact hours in order to be accepted to the final examination
- Actively participate in class activities- Fulfill tasks given by instructor after class
- Use their own laptop in class only for learning purpose
- Read the textbook in advance

Tools:

Materials:
description: AE Fundamentals of Management Ricky
author: Ricky Griffin
publisher: Cengage
published_date: 2021
edition: 10th
note: Chọn 1 trong 2 ấn bản. Ưu tiên mua ấn bản mới nhất
description: Fundamentals of Management
author: Ricky W.Griffin
publisher: Cengage
published_date: 2019
edition: 9th
description: Essentials of Management
author: Adrew.J. DuBrin
publisher: Cengage
published_date: 2011
edition: 9th
description: Coursera course Ethics of Artificial Intelligence https://www.coursera.org/learn/ethics-of-artificial-intelligence
publisher: Coursera

Assessments:
category: Class Participation
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
question_type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7
note: Option 1: While this is a subjective measure, lecturer will try to standardize it as much as possible by tracking your participation in class discussions and activities. To earn the participation point, you must actively and productively engage in group discussion, exercises and homework. Reading in advance is the MUST. Also, arriving late to class causes a distraction and will hurt your participation grade.
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
category: Essay Test
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: Option 1: 60 minutes
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
question_type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7
no_question: Option 1: Essay questions. Marked by lecturer
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
knowledge_and_skill: Option 1: 2 -3 short essay questions
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
grading_guide: Option 1: Based on topics of studied units
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
note: Option 1: In class, by instructor
Instructor has resposibility to review the test for students after graded.
category: Group Assignment
type: on-going
weight: 20.0
duration: Option 1: Vary
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
question_type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7
no_question: Option 1: A group of four or five students will choose a company to write on one to two management issues or challenges faced by that company. From the theories acquired from this course, give your group’s recommendations to this company for solving those issues or challenges. The input for the assignment must be based on direct interviews of senior managers of that company.
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
knowledge_and_skill: Option 1: Maximum length of the group assignment should be 10 pages excluding appendices
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
grading_guide: Option 1: Based on topics of studied units
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
note: Option 1: The assignment includes two part: written report and oral presentation
All assignments (report and slides) should be typed and double-spaced with 11-point font. A deduction of 10% of the assignment mark will be applied for each day of late submission
Recommended: 30% for presentation and 70% for the written report.
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
category: Individual Assignment
type: on-going
weight: 15.0
duration: Option 1: Vary
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
question_type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7
no_question: Option 1: Student will be asked to complete a written individual assignment. This will give student opportunities to show that you can think analytically and critically about real-life management issues, and apply management theories and concept to analyse those issues. Details on the format, length and other expectations will be provided by lecturer in classFor example: Identify a person in the real life you feel is a great manager. Write a short essay (1,000 words) on why you feel that person is a great manager and what principles he/she applies to manage others. Give your own evaluation of this person as a manager through direct interview, observation and summary of this manager's contribution to the success of the organization.
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
knowledge_and_skill: Option 1: Maximum length of the individual assignment should be 5 pages excluding appendices
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
grading_guide: Option 1: Based on topics of studied units
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
note: Option 1: All assignments should be typed and double-spaced with 11-point font, and must be submitted via LMS. A deduction of 10% of the assignment mark will be applied for each day of late submission.
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
category: Quiz
type: on-going
weight: 15.0
duration: Option 1: 30 minutes eachOption 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
question_type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
no_question: Option 1: Multiple choicesMarked by Computer or a suitable formatOption 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
knowledge_and_skill: Option 1: 25 MC questions each quiz.Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
grading_guide: Option 1: Quizzes and exercises will test for knowledge of subjects in the chapters assigned for that day.Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
note: Option 1: In class, by instructor.
These quizzes and exercises will be given at various times during class (beginning, middle or end-another good reason to arrive on time). Total number of quizzes: 3.
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
category: Final Exam
type: Final exam
weight: 30.0
duration: 60 minutes
question_type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
no_question: Multiple choices. Marked by Computer
knowledge_and_skill: 50 MC questions
note: By exam board,using computer. The exam questions must be updated or different at least 70% to the previous ones.

Schedule:
session: Introduction about the course and study method. Group Formation.
Introduction to Coursera course Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
learning_outcomes: ITU
materials: MGT103
session: Introduction about the course and study method. Group Formation
Introduction to Coursera course Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
(Cont.)
learning_outcomes: ITU
materials: MGT103
session: Part 1: Introductionf of Management.
Chapter 1: Understanding the Manager's Job
1.1 An introduction to Management
learning_outcomes: IT
materials: MGT103_Ethics of AI Course introduction
session: 1.1 An introduction to Management (Cont.)
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 1.2 The evolution of Management
(Do not need to focus on specific advocates of perspectives, being able to understand/grasp the essentials of different perspectives is good enough.)
learning_outcomes: TU
session: 1.3 Comtemporary Management Perspectives
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 2: The environments of organizations and Managers
2.1 The organization's Environments
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: 2.2 The international enviroments of Management
Group Exercice Chap 2 (optional)
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: 2.3 Organizational culture
Individual Assignment Guideline
learning_outcomes: IT
session: Part 2: Planning
Chapter 3: Planning and Strategic Management 3.1 Summarize the planning proceess
3.2 Discuss the components of strategy
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 3.3 How to use SWOT analysis in formulating strategy
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 3.4 Business-level and Coporate Strategy Formulation
Group Exercice Chap 3 (optional)
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 3.5 Develop and Implement Tactical Plans
3.6 Types of Operational Plans
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Group Assignment Guideline
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 4: Managing Decision Making
4.1 Decision Making steps and its types
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 4.2 Rational Decision Making
(Do not need to cover Evidence-based management)
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 4.3 Behavioral Aspects of decision making
Group Exercise Chap 4 (optional)
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: 4.4 Group and Team decision making
Answer students's queries related to Coursera course Ethics of Artificial Intelligence if has
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Quiz 1: Chapter 1,2,3,4
Part 3: Organizing and Staffing
Chapter 6: Organization Structure and Design
6.1 Basic Elements of organizations
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 6.2 Bureaucratic perpectives on organization design
Group Exercise Chap 6 (optional)
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 6.3 Key situational influences on organization
learning_outcomes: TU
session: 6.4 Basic Form of organization design
learning_outcomes: TU
session: 6.5 Emerging issues in organization design
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Individual and Group Assignment Tutor
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 7: Organization Change and Innovation
7.1 Nature of organization change
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 7.2 Steps in organization change
Group Exercise Chap 7 (optional)
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 7.3 Major areas of organization change
(Do not need to cover Organization Development)
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: 7.4 Innovation process, forms and company promotion to innovation.
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 8: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
8.1 How organizations attract human resources
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 8.2 How organizations develop human resources
Group Exercise Chap 8 (optional)
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 8.3 How organizations maintain human resources
learning_outcomes: T
session: 8.4 Diversity and Issues in HRM
learning_outcomes: T
session: 8.5 Issues associated with managing knowledge and contigent and temporary workers
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Part 4: Leading
Chapter 10: Managing Employee Motivation and Performance
10.1 Nature of motivation and its perspectives.
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 10.1 Nature of motivation and its perspectives (Cont.)
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 10.2 Major content perspectives on motivation
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 10.3 Major process perspectives on motivation
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 10.4 Reinforcement perspectives on motivation
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 10.5 Popular motivational strategies and reward system in motivation
learning_outcomes: IT
session: Quiz 2: Chapter 6,7,8,10
Chapter 11: Leadership and Influence Process
11.1 Leadership vs Management
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 11.2 Two generic approaches to leadership
Group Exercise Chap 11 (optional)
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 11.3 Various approaches to leadership (Situational, related, emerging approaches)
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 11.3 Various approaches to leadership (Situational, related, emerging approaches) (Cont.)
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 11.3 Various approaches to leadership (Situational, related, emerging approaches)

Individual Assignment Submission
learning_outcomes: TU
session: 11.3 Various approaches to leadership (Situational, related, emerging approaches) (Cont.)
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Part 5: Controlling
Chapter 14: Basic Element of Control
14.1 Purpose of control
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 14.2 Three forms of operations control
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 14.3 Financial and structure control.
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: 14.4 Relationship between control and strategy
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 15: Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity
15.1 Operation management and its company in designing effective operations system
learning_outcomes: IT
session: Chapter 15: Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity
15.1 Operation management and its company in designing effective operations system (Cont.)
Group Exercise Chap 15 (optional)
learning_outcomes: IT
session: 15.2 SCM, TQM in Operation management.
(Do not cover Organization technology and Productivity)
learning_outcomes: TU
session: 15.2 SCM, TQM in Operation management (Cont.).
(Do not cover Organization technology and Productivity)

Group Report Submission
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Quiz 3: Chapter 11,14,15
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Essay Test
session: Essay Test
session: Group Presentation
session: Group Presentation (Cont.)
session: Group Presentation (Cont.)
session: Course Recap