Courses in Management
B Mgt 341 Behavioral Foundations of Management (3)
This survey course provides an overview of research and theory about behavior in organizations. Specific topics may include decision making, communication, group processes, power and influence, motivation and job attitudes, conflict and cooperation, organizational politics, leadership, organization structure, organization change and development, and international differences affecting behavior in organizations. Prerequisite(s): A Psy 101M and either A Soc 115M or A Soc 115G or A Ant 108M or A Ant 108G.B Mgt 430 Management of Human Resources (3)
Introduces the concepts and techniques of human resource management, with an emphasis on knowledge relevant for practicing managers. Topics may include human resource planning, human resource information systems, employee recruitment and selection, employment interviewing, equal opportunity and affirmative action, compensation and benefits, incentive programs, performance appraisal, training and development, quality of work-life programs, employee counseling and career planning, labor relations, safety, ethical and legal issues in HRM, and international differences in HRM. Prerequisite or corequisite: B Mgt 341. Offered spring semester only.B Mgt 450Z Managerial Leadership and Decision Making (3)
General Education: WI
Builds on concepts in B Mgt 341. Review of major concepts and findings in managerial leadership, with a focus on the functions and skills of middle and lower-level managers. Topics may include nature of managerial work, managerial skills and behavior, motivating and influencing people, leading decision groups, participative leadership and delegation, management by objectives, action planning, problem solving and crisis management, time management, managing conflict, team building, and transformational leadership. Prerequisite(s): B Mgt 341.B Mgt 470 Advanced Topics in Human Resource Management (3)
This course will focus on theory and practice involved with motivation, productivity, and change management in the work environment. In the management of any organization, motivation and productivity of both management and the employees is of central concern to the effectiveness of the organization. How to improve employee motivation and productivity is the focus of change management. Topics will include major theories on motivation work, practical techniques of change management such as action research and survey-guided feedback, and practical techniques to increase employee involvement and motivation such as Total Quality Management (TQM), garnishing, employee ownership, and self management teams. B Mgt 470Z is the writing intensive version of B Mgt 470; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): B Mgt 341.B Mgt 470Z Advanced Topics in Human Resource Management (3)
General Education: WI
This course will focus on theory and practice involved with motivation, productivity, and change management in the work environment. In the management of any organization, motivation and productivity of both management and employees is of central concern to the effectiveness of the organization. How to improve employee motivation and productivity is the focus of change management. Topics will include major theories on motivation at work, practical techniques of change management such as action research and survey-guided feedback, and practical techniques to increase employee involvement and motivation such as Total Quality Management (TQM), garnishing, employee ownership, and self-management teams.. B Mgt 470Z is the writing intensive version of B Mgt 470; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): B Mgt 341.B Mgt 471 Human Resource Information System (3)
Focuses on the interface of the Human Resource Management function of organizations with computer technology. Examines the use of computers as tools to analyze and assist in decision regarding the effective utilization of human resources of any organization. Explores specific human resource topics in depth using computer analysis as a managerial decision aid in area such as strategy, selection, employment discrimination, training, and compensation. Prerequisite(s): B Mgt 341 and B Mgt 430.B Mgt 471Z Human Resource Information System (3)
General Education: WI
Focuses on the interface of the Human Resource Management function of organizations with computer technology. Examines the use of computers as tools to analyze and assist in decision regarding the effective utilization of human resources of any organization. Explores specific human resource topics in depth using computer analysis as a managerial decision aid in areas such as strategy, selection, employment discrimination, training, and compensation. Prerequisite(s): B Mgt 341 and B Mgt 430.B Mgt 480 Special Topics in Management (3)
Study of selected topics involving the effective management of organizations, with the emphasis on improvement of organizational effectiveness in large and small businesses. Topics may include management of technology and innovation, executive leadership and decision making, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, organization culture, diagnosis of organizational effectiveness, design of organizations, organization change, management of company-wide productivity and quality improvement programs, and international management. B Mgt 480Z is the writing intensive version of B Mgt 480. May be repeated once for credit with change in topic. Prerequisite(s): B Mgt 341 and B Mgt 430.B Mgt 480Z Special Topics in Management (3)
General Education: WI
Study of selected topics involving the effective management of organizations, with the emphasis on improvement of organizational effectiveness in large and small businesses. Topics may include management of technology and innovation, executive leadership and decision making, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, organization culture, diagnosis of organizational effectiveness, design of organizations, organization change, management of company-wide productivity and quality improvement programs, and international management. B Mgt 480Z is the writing intensive version of B Mgt 480. May be repeated once for credit with change in topic. Prerequisite(s): B Mgt 341 and B Mgt 430.B Mgt 481 Strategic Management (3)
This capstone course develops an overall management viewpoint and integrates various specialized functions such as Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems, and Human Resource Management. Topics include industry analysis, global competitiveness, international management, strategies for adjusting to the social, political and economic environment, approaches for developing and implementing strategic plans in organizations, managerial values and ethics, and social issues in business. Prerequisite(s): senior standing in the School of Business and permission of the Office of Student Services.
