AP/ADMS 3930 3.0 A
Management

Welcome to Management ADMS 3930 A!

This course provides instruction as to how managers in intermediate positions within organizations should function to assist in the accomplishment of organizational purpose. The course focuses on the major managerial activities of planning, organizing, leading and controlling; considers broader environmental and societal issues; and covers topics such as decision-making, communications, project management and change management.

Theoretical instruction is provided through the textbook and the online multimedia lectures. In addition, a readings book affords the opportunity to investigate contemporary issues in management through articles by distinguished experts from a variety of perspectives. The formal content is combined with cases and experiential exercises to help students develop a comprehensive understanding of the subject, and to apply that understanding in practice.

I hope you enjoy the course!

Instructor:
Stephanie Milliken

Authors:
Randy Hoffman
Lilian Liao

CONTACT INFORMATION

Course Instructor:Stephanie Milliken

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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,KondraandVibert,Management, Second Canadian Ed.,Nelson, 2008
SubirChowdhuryEd.,Management21C,Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2003
Note: Photocopying more than 10% of a textbook is illegal, and may involve penalties. Do not duplicate textbooks or obtain these photocopies.

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

Lecture3 :Organizational Culture and Responsible Management

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

DownloadZimmer Engineering Case

Lecture 4: Planning

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 4

Lecture 5: Organizing

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

The firstset of online discussions areto be completed during Lectures 1-5,

Lecture 6: Decision-Making

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 6

MID-TERM ASSIGNMENTDUE DATE- TBA

Lecture 7: Communication

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 5 &16, Chowdhury Ch. 8
  • Decision Tree Simulation: Pan Canadian Plastics
    DownloadConnacFinandWD Inc.Cases

Lecture 8: Management Control

  • READINGS: Williams Ch. 7

The secondset of online discussions areto 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
    Download: TBA

Lecture 12: Advanced topics

  • READINGS: Chowdhury Part III

The thirdset of online discussions areto be completed during Lectures 9-12.

WEIGHTING OF COURSE

Mid-term Assignment...... 30%

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

Final Examination ...... 50%

Final Exam

DATE & LOCATION:TBA

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