Course detail

Lessons from Modern Management

FP-KMMAcad. year: 2012/2013

Chapters of modern management refer of actual situation in this subject. Presents frequently used modern approaches to various situations in management.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Josef Veselý, CSc.

Department

Institute of Management (ÚM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will have a clear idea of fundamental functions of management. They wil be capable to identify several management aproaches in specific situations in organizations.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of corporate organization and of function of management. Understanding of fundamental principles of market economics.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of VUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Conditions for passing an exam: Knowledge of taught topics and their practical application.
Form of examination: Written and oral – presentation of acquired knowledge and own opinions, knowledge of taught topics, knowledge of textbooks and recommended literature.

Course curriculum

What is management
Classical theory of management
System approach
Functions in management
Modern management approaches
Leadership
From vision to measurable goals
Quality in modern management
Process management
Risk management
Japan approaches

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the course is to provide students informations, knowledges and skills of modern management.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Controll of results of individual work on designated objectives.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

WEIHRICH,H. - KOONTZ,H. : Management. Praha, Victoria Publishing 1993. 659 s.. ISBN 80-85605-45-7 (CS)
CRAINER, S.: Moderní management – základní myšlenkové směry, Management Press 2000. 250 s. ISBN 80-7261-019-8 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR Master's

    branch MGR-ŘEP , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized
    branch MGR-PFO , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Josef Veselý, CSc.

Syllabus

What is management
Classical theory of management
System approach
Functions in management
Modern management approaches
Leadership
From vision to measurable goals
Quality in modern management
Process management
Risk management
Japan approaches

Exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Josef Veselý, CSc.