BA 206 Business Management Principles

Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Analyzes and synthesizes historical and current theories in leadership, group processes, organizational structures, personnel policies, motivation and training that allow an individual to plan, organize, control, staff and direct subordinates in an organization.

Recommended: Placement into WR 121Z; and completion of BA 101 with a grade of C or better.

Student Learning Outcomes:

List the general duties and responsibilities of a manager.
Describe the characteristics of group behavior such as formal and informal groups, group pressure, and inter-group conflict.
Describe a systematic approach to planning and decision making.
Describe and evaluate different organizational structures.
List the functions of, and current problems in, or with personnel.
List and describe the current theories of leadership style, training, and motivating subordinates.
Explain creativity and how a manager might create an environment conducive to creativity.
List and describe why people are resistant to change and the ways that a manager can deal with change.
Analyze case studies and recommend solutions to the problems presented.

Content Outline

Managers Today
- Our New Workplace
  - What issues and concerns complicate the new workplace
  - What are organizations like as work settings
- The Management Process
  - What does it mean to be a manager
  - What do managers do
- Management Learning
  - What can we learn from classical management thinking
  - What is unique about the behavioral management approaches
  - What are the foundations underlying our modern management approaches
- Ethics and Ethical Behavior
- What is ethical behavior
- How can organizations maintain high standards of ethical conduct
Management and Society
- Social Responsibility and Governance
  - What should we know about organizational environments and social responsibility
  - What are current issues in corporate governance
- Diversity and Global Cultures
  - What should we know about diversity in the workplace
  - What should we know about diversity among global cultures
- Globalization and International Business
  - What is the nature of international business
  - What are multinational corporations and how do they work
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business
  - What is entrepreneurship and who are entrepreneurs
  - What should we know about small business, and how can you start one
Management Processes, Structures, and Systems
- Managers as Decision Makers
  - How do managers use information to make decisions and solve problems
  - What are the steps in the decision-making process
  - What are some practicalities in managerial decision making
- Plans and Planning Techniques
  - How and why do managers plan
  - What types of plans do managers use
  - What are some useful planning tools and techniques
- Controls and Control Systems
  - What is important to know about the control process
  - What are some organizational control systems and techniques
- Strategic Management
  - What types of strategies are used by organizations
  - How are strategies formulated and implemented in strategic management
- Organizational Structures
  - What is organizing as a managerial responsibility
  - What are the most common types of organization structures
- Organizational Design and Culture
  - What are the trends in organizational design
  - What is the nature of organizational culture
- Human Resource Management
  - What are the purpose and legal context of human resource management
  - What are the essential human resource management practices
Managers in Action
- Leadership
  - What are the foundations for effective leadership
  - What are current issues and directions in leadership development
- Communication
  - What is communication and when is it effective
  - How can we improve communication with people at work
- Individual Behavior
  - How do personalities influence individual behavior
  - How do perceptions influence individual behavior
  - How do attitudes influence individual behavior
- Motivation
  - How do human needs influence motivation to work
  - How do thought processes and decisions affect motivation to work
  - What role does reinforcement play in motivation
- Motivational dynamics
  - What is the link between motivation, performance, and rewards
  - How do job designs and work schedules influence motivation
- Teams and Teamwork
  - Why is understanding of teams so important
  - What are the foundations for successful teamwork
- Conflict and Negotiation
  - What should we know about dealing with conflict
  - How can we negotiate successfully
- Innovation and Change
  - What are the roles of innovation and change in organizations
  - How do managers lead the processes of organizational change