Course Syllabus

Class Meeting: M and W 9:35-10:50 a.m. WH 111

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Course Description

This course examines the core functions of management and the political socio-economic context within which organizations operate in different employment sectors—in other words, managing people at work. One focus of this course is how management occurs in public organizations. However, management concepts, applications, and theory are valuable and applicable to other sectors as well.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students can expect to be able to:

• LO1: Core Management Functions: Apply the core functions of management—planning, organizing, leading, and controlling—to organizational situations.
• LO2: Organizational Context (Structure & Culture): Evaluate how organizational structure and culture shape behavior and performance within organizations.
• LO3: Self-Awareness & Management Approach: Assess their own management and leadership style, including approaches to decision-making, stress, and creativity.
• LO4: Motivation, Power & Leadership: Analyze how motivation, power, and leadership influence individual and organizational performance.
• LO5: Communication & Team Dynamics: Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills in managing teams, including addressing conflict.
• LO6: Leading Change: Apply principles of change management to lead and manage organizational change efforts.

Course Text & Readings

Management Fundamentals 10e: Concepts, Applications, Skill Development, by Robert N. Lussier.