AP/ADMS 3930 3.0 M
Management

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Course Instructor: Randy Hoffman

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course develops the required organizational skills and practices of managers to meet their objectives in small and large organizations. Theoretical instruction is combined with cases and experiential exercises to help students develop a comprehensive understanding of the management practices. Required participation in case discussions and online exercises will take place on this course website and contributes to the term grade.

PREREQUISITES / AP/ADMS 1000 3.0 and AP/ADMS 2400 3.0

REQUIRED TEXTS

Williams, Kondra and Vibert, Management, Second Canadian Ed.,Nelson, 2008
Subir Chowdhury Ed., Management 21C, Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2003
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COURSE CONTENT

There are 12 lectures to cover during the twelve week term. It is expected that students complete one lecture per week.

Lecture 1: Managerial Effectiveness and Organizational Purpose

  • READINGS: Williams Chs.1 and 15, Chowdhury Chs 1 to 5

Lecture 2: The Environmental Challenge

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 2
  • Decision Tree Simulation: Canadian Shipbuiliding Industry - Port Weller

Lecture 3 : Organizational Culture and Responsible Management

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 3 Chowdhury Ch. 6
  • Decision Tree Simulation: Alice’s Expense Account

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Lecture 4: Planning

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 4

Lecture 5: Organizing

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 11
  • Decision Tree Simulation: Metropolitan General Insurance

Lecture 6: Decision-Making

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 6
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The first set of online discussions are to be completed during Lectures 1-5,

MID-TERM ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE- TBA

Lecture 7: Communication

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 5 &16, Chowdhury Ch. 8
  • Decision Tree Simulation: Pan Canadian Plastics
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Lecture 8: Management Control

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 7

The second set of online discussions are to be completed during Lectures 6-8.

Lecture 9: Project Management

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 12
  • Decision Tree Simulation: Project Management

Lecture 10: Leadership Dynamics

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 15, Chowdhury Chs. 13,14

Lecture 11: Organizational Change and Innovation

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 10

Lecture 12: Advanced topics

  • READINGS: Chowdhury Part III

The third set of online discussions are to be completed during Lectures 9-12.

WEIGHTING OF COURSE

Mid-term Assignment due date: TBA...... 30%

Participation in online case discussions and exercises . . . .20%

Final Examination ...... 50%

Final Exam

DATE & LOCATION: TBA

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