MNGT215 - Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior

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MNGT215 - Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior
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