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2025 Spring

INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT - MGT245/3 Spring 2025


Course
Vidhu Maggu
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A survey of organization management designed to present students with a broad view of the environment and techniques of business. It also provides an introduction to the various business disciplines including strategic management, planning, leading, organizing, controlling, marketing, human resource management, and basic economics. An overview of current and future trends in management will be part of the course. This course includes lectures, case analyses, and experiential learning.

Here is the course outline:

1. Lesson 1- Introduction & general overview of the course

Feb 5 3:30pm .. 6:15pm

Basic introduction to the discipline and the course content; class information and expectations; Managers & Managing

2. Lesson 2- Management

Feb 12 3:31pm .. 6:16pm

Managers & Managing; The Evolution of Management Thought (history and theories of management thought)

3. Lesson 3- Management

Feb 19 3:28pm .. 6:13pm

The evolution of management thought(continued from previous class)

4. Lesson 4 - Management, Quiz

Feb 26 3:31pm .. 6:16pm

Ethics & Social Responsibility

5. Lesson 5 The Environment of Management

Mar 5 3:30pm .. 6:15pm

Managing Diverse Employees- effective management of diversity

6. Lesson 6- Decision Making, Planning and Strategy; The Organising and Controlling function

Mar 12 3:31pm .. 6:16pm

Manager as a Planner and a Strategist

7. Lesson 7 - Midterm Exam

Mar 19 3:29pm .. 6:14pm

The format of the exam will be the same as discussed in class. After the exam, each group is required to work on the group project proposal and submit 1-2 page draft group proposal based on the template provided.

8. Mid Term Break- No class! Enjoy your break

Mar 26 3:30pm .. 6:15pm

9. Lesson 8 - Effective Communication, Groups and Teams

Apr 2 3:29pm .. 5:44pm

To be included in this class- Groups and Teams. Please check readingsavailable under Lesson 9

10. Field visit - tbc

Apr 9

Each group submits their group project proposal (electronic and hard copy) based on the template provided.

11. Lesson 9&10 - Leading Individuals and Groups

Apr 16 2:45pm .. 5:30pm

Included in this section - (i) Effective Groups & Teams- teams in management- to be continued from previous class (ii) Motivation and Performance Each group to submit group project proposal (electronic and hard copy) based on the template provided.

12. Lesson 11-The Organising and Controlling function

Apr 23 3:30pm .. 6:15pm

Human Resource Management Managing Organisational Structure and Culture (if time permits)

13. Lesson 12- Team Project Presentations -1/2 (Please check all instructions carefully)

Apr 30 3:30pm .. 4:30pm

You can find detailed information under Syllabus. Please upload here all required documents related to your group project. Instructions for Team Project Report Each team will have a maximum of 20 mins to present. It will be followed by class discussion. Check the information and rubrics provided in the syllabus. For group project report, please submit your report on Neo Report must be submitted latest on the day of the presentation. Power point/Prezi should be sent two days before the presentation. Take into account the following while writing your report- - Do not use the First Person, e.g., I, as in academic writing - Do not use colloquialisms or contractions (can't) as in academic writing - Do not use etc. as in academic writing; you need to write everything in full. - Use only academic sources for definitions and explanations (e.g., textbooks and academic papers); nothing ending in .com - All factual statements MUST be supported by full citation of a reliable source. - Explain all abbreviations the first time they are used. Use charts, diagrams, figures, and tables wherever applicable to convey the maximum information. All must be correctly numbered, titled and have cited sources. Please upload all the required documents related to your group project. Refer to the instructions provided. Final group report MUST include group member participation & contribution. Reflection paper should be submitted along with the group report.

14. Lesson 13- Team Project Presentations -2/2 (Please check all instructions carefully)

May 7 3:30pm .. 6:15pm

You can find detailed information under Syllabus. Please upload here all required documents related to your group project. Instructions for Team Project Report Each team will have a maximum of 20 mins to present. It will be followed by class discussion. Check the information and rubrics provided in the syllabus. For group project report, please submit your report on Neo Report must be submitted latest on the day of the presentation. Power point/Prezi should be sent two days before the presentation. Take into account the following while writing your report- - Do not use the First Person, e.g., I, as in academic writing - Do not use colloquialisms or contractions (can't) as in academic writing - Do not use etc. as in academic writing; you need to write everything in full. - Use only academic sources for definitions and explanations (e.g., textbooks and academic papers); nothing ending in .com - All factual statements MUST be supported by full citation of a reliable source. - Explain all abbreviations the first time they are used. Use charts, diagrams, figures, and tables wherever applicable to convey the maximum information. All must be correctly numbered, titled and have cited sources. Please upload all the required documents related to your group project. Refer to the instructions provided. Final group report MUST include group member participation & contribution. Reflection paper should be submitted along with the group report.

15. Lesson 14: Final Exam - All the best!

May 14

All topics covered in the class will be included in the exam. More emphasis to be on topics covered after the Midterm. A study guide will be provided in subsequent classes for student to review and prepare.

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