Syllabus
The course will consist of two parts. In the first one (18 academic hours), the main principles of classical and modern management will be presented. Second part (10 academic hours) is devoted to student presentations and discussions on particular topics. Last 2 academic ours is left for Final exam.
1. Principles of classical management - end of 19 beginning of 20 century
2. Achievements of classical management
3. Basic characteristics of modern world - what has changed
4. Reasons, why classical management principles will not work in the modern world
5. Main characteristics of modern management
6. Anthropological and sociological principles of modern management
7. Organizations in different cultural contexts - dimensions of culture
8. Leading people with different cultural backgrounds
9. Student presentations
10. Final exam Grade composition 50% of grade will be based on presentations and discussions, 50% of grade will be based on final exam. Attendance is obligatory. In the case of insufficient attendance the grade will be lowered by 1 point. Wren Daniel A. , Bedeian, Arthur G.
2009. The Evolution of Management Thought. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Sixth Edition. Hofstede Geert and Geert Jan Hofstede.
2005.Cultures and organizations. Software of the Mind. McGraw-Hill. Hamel Gary.
2002. How to Thrive in Turbulent Times by Making Innovation a Way of Life Harvard Business School, Press
Annotation
Modern management theories stress maximization of production by using human resources to their maximum potential. Because of globalization the business world is becoming increasingly more interconnected and many enterprises are engaging in business with other international companies, investing, hiring overseas workers and handling overseas distribution chains.
Therefore one of the most important aspects of modern management is the ability of the managers to understand and deal with employees of various social and cultural backgrounds. This course will focus on changes, which are necessary to incur in management practices in modern era and theories and practices necessary for the managers to be efficient in intercultural world.