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Bachelor 2022/2023

Management: modern concepts and technologies

Area of studies: Economics
When: 1 year, 1 module
Mode of studies: offline
Open to: students of one campus
Language: English
ECTS credits: 4
Contact hours: 42

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Management: Modern Concepts and Technologies
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • Name main periods in the development of management as an academic discipline and as a field of practice
  • Identify roles and functions of the manager in today’s organizations
  • Explain the influence of diverse contexts on organizational practices
  • Identify main components of strategic planning and goal-setting
  • Compare types of organizations structure
  • Identify practices of effective decision-making, conflict management, and communication, both interpersonal and across the organization
  • Discuss main challenges and solutions to managing teams and individual employees
  • Explain approaches to leading and motivating individuals and teams
  • Define organizational culture and discuss managerial tools for its development and maintenance
  • Identify challenges of and approaches to the implementation of an organization change and innovation
  • Develop and manage processes for getting work done effectively
  • Set and articulate goals and objectives based on needs assessment
  • Identify practices for effective team-building and team management
  • Apply their knowledge to analyze problems and cases related to management of organizations internationally today
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Can assess the situation in the organization, chose and implement a solution, and evaluate the outcome of the solution
  • Can assist in the development and implementation of the HRM strategy in an organization that helps enhance corporate strategy
  • Can perform and communicate well when happens to be in international contexts (e.g., international companies, research groups, projects)
  • Can perform well when working with others
  • Communicates effectively in interpersonal, group, and organizational settings
  • Effectively performs his/her managerial responsibilities while working with people from different religious, cultural, linguistic, professional, educational backgrounds
  • Has knowledge and skills to contribute to the planning and implementation of an effective marketing strategy
  • Has knowledge and skills to contribute to the planning and implementation of new products or technologies
  • Understands the connection between his/her managerial behavior, attitudes, and decisions and the company’s social responsibility
  • Understands the role of management on the achievement of organizational and societal goals and wants to contribute to the growth of the field
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • The nature and functions of management
  • Development of Management Thought
  • Planning and Strategic Management
  • Organization, Structure, and Culture
  • Managing Individuals and Teams
  • Leadership
  • Managing Communication, Motivation, Conflict, and Change
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Homework
    Homework includes a variety of individual and group assignments given to complete at home. Some homework will be checked in class during seminars; some assignments will be submitted online and graded by the instructor.
  • non-blocking Agile Project
    The goal of the project is twofold: (1) to investigate how organizations manage change and innovation during economic sanctions and (2) to acquire experience working in an agile team. Students identify a company that is undergoing an organizational change due to sanctions, collect information from primary and secondary sources on change management, analyze and critique the organization’s approach to change implementation, and provide a set of solutions to improve the effectiveness of change management in this company. The use of Trello is mandatory for assignment completion. Students have several weeks to complete the assignment. The grade for the assignment will consist of a grade for a preliminary results PPT presentation, a written final report (executive summary + appendices), and a final PPT presentation. Additional details, deadlines, and evaluation criteria will be provided by the instructors on the project start date and uploaded to SmartLMS.
  • non-blocking Lecture Engagement Points
    These are small assignments given during each lecture in an electronic format. Students might be asked to do an additional reading or watch a video before each lecture to complete LEPs.
  • non-blocking Quiz
    This is one multiple-choice, yes/no, and fill in the blanks type of quiz given in an electronic format. The quiz consists of 10 questions. The quiz includes material included in class activities (lectures, seminars, homework) and in the textbook prior to the quiz. The correct answer to each question is worth 1 point. The maximum number of points for the quiz is 10. Students complete the quiz individually. Students have 10 minutes to complete the quiz. This is a “pop-up” quiz: The quiz will be administered during a lecture or a seminar sometime in the middle of the module, but the exact date will not be announced, so students should be diligent in completing homework, readings, and other assignments. To take the exam, students must show their student ID/password. During the exam, students must keep brightness of the phone/computer screen at 100%. During the quiz, students are not allowed to (1) use any sources other than those permitted by the instructors, including any other programs on the cell phone/computer, (2) leave the classroom and come back, (3) share questions and answers with others. Those who violate these or other classroom policies receive a grade of “0” for the quiz.
  • non-blocking Exam
    This is a multiple-choice, yes/no, and fill in the blanks type of exam given in an electronic format during the finals week. The exam includes key concepts of the course. The exam consists of 30 questions and lasts 30 minutes. The correct answer to each question is worth 1 point. The maximum number of points for this exam is 30. The number of points scored by each student is divided by 3 to get a grade on the 10-point scale. To take the exam, students must show their student ID/password. During the exam, students must keep brightness of the phone/computer screen at 100%. During the exam, students are not allowed to (1) use any sources other than those permitted by the instructors, including any other programs on the cell phone/computer, (2) leave the classroom and come back, (3) share questions and answers with others. Those who violate these or other classroom policies receive a grade of “0” for the exam.
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2022/2023 1st module
    0.3 * Exam + 0.1 * Quiz + 0.2 * Agile Project + 0.1 * Lecture Engagement Points + 0.3 * Homework
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • R.L. Daft, Dr. Ir. M. Aksit, & Ir. B. Tekinerdogan. (2002). Management. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.B0BA2B73

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Drucker, P. F., Economy, P., & Hesselbein, F. (2015). Peter Drucker’s Five Most Important Questions : Enduring Wisdom for Today’s Leaders. Hoboken, New Jersey: Jossey-Bass. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=966151

Authors

  • PLAKHOTNIK MARIYA SERGEEVNA