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MGMT 1003: Principles of Management
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Business Mgmt PD Diploma
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course involves detailed study of management principles, concepts and techniques. Students will examine applications and problems from actual business cases and focus on management practices that can be applied in a regional, national or global environment.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain how modern management evolved
- Describe the current dynamic environment of management
- Explain the spectrum of management from non-profit to entrepreneurial organizations around the world
- Describe decision-making fundamentals
- Identify and apply strategic management concepts
- Discuss the importance of developing organizational objectives
- Propose organizational structures for specific businesses
- Explain the fundamentals of human resources management
- Explain the requirements of leadership in the workplace
- Review the importance of communications in the workplace
- Discuss the fundamentals of change management
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, case studies, group discussions
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D (50%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
|
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
|
Project |
10 |
|
Course topics
- 1. The Evolution of Management and Foundations of Modern Management
- 2. Managing in a Cultural and Ethical Environment
- 3. Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment
- 4. Managing in the Global Environment
- 5. The Manager as Decision Maker, Planner and Strategist
- 6. Managing Organizational Structure and Culture
- 7. Organizational Control and Change
- 8. Human Resource Management
- 9. Motivation and Performance
- 10. Leadership
- 11. Managing Effective Groups and Teams
- 12. Promoting Effective Communication
- 13. Controlling and Building commitment
- 14. Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.