MNGT215 - Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior
MNGT215 - Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior | |
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Course Number | MNGT215 |
Number of Credit Hours | 3 |
Course Subject | Management |
Taught at | Olayan School of Business |
Course Description
A course that focuses on the management of the modern organization and the employees within, preparing students for their role as future managers and leaders. It explores essential management concepts, processes and techniques from an organizational behavior perspective. Main topics covered include management history and evolution, motivation, decision-making, leadership, power and politics, learning and perception, communication, managing groups and teams, and human resource management. In addition to introducing theories, concepts and tools that are needed to manage various organizations of different vocations (private, public, for profit, NGO, governmental and others), this course involves the practical aspects of leadership and management. This allows students to gain a fuller understanding of the discipline of management and organizational behavior, and prepare for their role as future managers and leaders.
Topical Coverage
Introduction to Management and Organization, Management History, Organizational Culture and Environment, Managing in a Global Environment, Managers as Decision Makers, Strategic Management, Organizational Structure and Design, Managing Human Resources, Understanding Individual Behavior, Motivating Employees, Managers as Leader
Learning Goals
MNGT215_B-LG1: Business Professional Knowledge & Competence, MNGT215_B-LG2: Decision Making, MNGT215_B-LG4 (1): Leadership, MNGT215_B-LG4.2: Teamwork, MNGT215_B-LG5: Business Communication Proficiency
Specific Learning Objectives
MNGT215_B-LG1.1: Business Professional Knowledge & Competence, MNGT215_B-LG2.1: Decision Making, MNGT215_B-LG4.1 (1): Leadership, MNGT215_B-LG4.2: Teamwork, MNGT215_B-LG5.1: Business Communication Proficiency
Prerequisite Courses
ENGL204 - Advanced Academic English
Required Academic Standing
Corequisite Courses
Optional Prerequisite Courses
Optional Corequisite Courses
Instructional Methodology
Lecture, Class Discussion, Fieldwork Exercise
Performance Evaluation
MNGT215_Midterm Exam, MNGT215_Final Exam, MNGT215_Fieldwork Assignment, MNGT215_Attendance, MNGT215_Participation