MGMT07065 2022 Introduction to Management

Examine the roles and Skills of competent managers and the challenges that face modern managers

Outline the role of management theory and its impact on modern management practices.

Describe and demonstrate knowledge of the key management processes - planning, organising, leading, and controlling.

Describe the forces in the business environment and how organisations can respond to these forces in a dynamic global environment.

Develop Self Management Skills and sucessful communication strategies for people management.

On-line Lecture, On-line Class discussion and tutorials, readings, case studies, videos.

Multiple Choice Quiz, Individual Presentation,Final Exam.

Repeat any failed continuous assessment elements and terminal exam.

1. Introduction to Management

• · Overview of the management process
• · Areas and levels of management
• · Roles of Management
• · Skills in management
• · Characteristics of effective managers
• · Contemporary management challenges 

2. The History of Management Theory

• · The role of history in management
• · Classical approaches
• · Modern approaches 

3. The Key Management Processes

• · Planning (types of plans; planning process)
• · Organising (purpose of organising; organisational structure; organisational principles; recent trends)
• · Leading (understand leadership theories in management)
• · Controlling (the control process; types of control; characteristics of effective control) 

4. The Business Environment.

• · Examine the forces in the macro and micro business environment that impact on organisations 

5. Self Management and communications skills

• Communicating Effectively
• Personal development planning.