Official information
Thematics, requirements, obligatory literature
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The course explores the question ‘what is a management?’ and investigates the business functions of human resource management, marketing, operations management, accounting and finance. Different internal and external elements of a business are introduced, and the context in which a business operates explained. You’ll explore the common aims and characteristics of business – investigating what makes them different. Business structures, cultures and functions are identified and the political, social, economic, and technological considerations affecting business are introduced.
Schedule and Teaching Materials
Week, date | Topic | Chapter |
Week 1 | Introduction, rules and requirements |
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Week 2 | Managing within the Dynamic Business Environment | 1 |
Week 3 | How Economics Affects Business | 2 |
Week 4 | Competing in Global Markets | 3 |
Week 5 | Choosing a Form of Business Ownership | 5 |
Week 6 | Management, Leadership, and Employee Empowerment | 7 |
Week 7 | Adapting Organizations to Today’s Markets; Producing World-Class Goods and Services | 8 9 |
Week 8 | Motivating Employees and Building Self-Managed Teams | 10 |
Week 9 | Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees | 11 |
Week 10 | Marketing: Building Customer Relationships; Developing and Pricing Products and Services | 13 14 |
Week 11 | Distributing Products Quickly and Efficiently | 15 |
Week 12 | Using Effective Promotional Techniques | 16 |
Week 13 | Understanding Financial Information and Accounting | 17 |
Week 14 | Financial Management |
18 |