BUS230
Introduction of Modern Management
Faculty of Economics and Administration University
King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Instructor : Sara Alshareef
Contact Details: salshareef1@kau.edu.sa
Office Hours: by appointment
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Course Title
Introduction of modern
management
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The course is offered at 2nd semester of 2013
The course is compulsory for IS students
Course Description:
This is an introductory course. It examines the role of professional managers in today’s
business organizations. Students will explore the functions, concepts, and skills
relevant to modern management practices. The course begins with a brief historical
overview of management thought, then provides a comprehensive discussion of the
fundamental principles and theories associated with the four basic functions of
management; i.e., planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
The main aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and
understanding of business and management by an evaluation of the different
management functions, which companies use to manage their operations. In this
course we try to do three main things:
1. Provides you an opportunity to understand the basics of organizational
management and its different functions.
2. Give you the opportunity to develop and practice skills of analysis of complex
business management and organizational situations in an ever-increasingly
complex environment.
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3. Introduce a very limited range of broad concepts of organizational
management which will help you to accomplish (1) and (2) and which we hope
will help you to be more effective in your future work situations.
In this module we do concentrate on the analysis of business problems set in the
turbulent arena of the business environment. Issues such as planning, organizing,
leading, decision-making, organizations structure and cultures, etc. will be examined.
Part of teaching and learning method is to concentrate on the analysis of the problems
revealed in a variety of business case situations. These real life business situations will
be selected and developed on on-going basis in order to give you a challenging and
rewarding experience in trying to analyze them. In addition, a number of other
teaching methods will be utilized. Your participation is therefore a prerequisite.
Course Objectives
The main objectives of the course include:
1. Provide a general overview of the history of management thought.
2. Explain the major functions of management.
3. Discuss major challenges facing today’s organizations.
4. Emphasize the role of managers in organizations.
5. Highlight the essential role of problem solving and decision-making in management.
Scientific Contents
1. The nature of management.
2. The evolution of management thought.
3. Organizational structure and culture
4. Management functions: planning, organizing, leading, communicating, controlling, and
decision-making.
5. Decision-making process at the organization.
Method of Teaching and Learning
Class contact hours will include both lecture and seminar discussion. Group working and
discussion is central to the seminar sessions where management issues are analyzed through
case studies, exercises and assignments. In addition to published case studies, current examples
are used to illustrate learning points. Students will be expected to make use of online learning
resources and published material.
Assessment Methods
Course assessment will take the form of written examination (mid-term and final),
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The distribution of marks is as below;
1. Exams (book and slides)
a. Mid-term 1 and 2 (20% each)
First: chapter 1+2+3 By 20th of March
Second: 5+6+8 BY 8th of April.
b. Fina (40%) 1+3+4+5+6+8+12+13
2. Assignments/ homework (10%)
3. Class discussion, participation, and attendance (10%)
Text Book
Fundamentals of Management by Robins, S. P., DeCenzo, D. A. and Coulter, M., Published by:
Prentice Hall, 7th edition (2011).
Supplementary References
Management, by Schermerhorn, J., Published by: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 9th edition (2008).
DETAILED TEACHING AND LEARNING GUIDE (TENTATIVE)
Week
Activities
1
2
Introduction to the Module
Topic: Managers and Management (Chapter 1)
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4
Topic: A Brief History of Management Thought (History Module)
5
Topic: Foundations of decision making (Chapter 3)
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Topic: Foundations of Planning (Chapter 4)
8-9
Topic: Organizational Structure and Culture (Chapter 5)
20th March(Wednesday)Mid-term Exam 1 TBC
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11
Topic: Managing Human Resources (Chapter 6)
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Topic: Foundations of Individual Behaviors (Chapter 8)
8th April mid-term 2
13
Topic: Managing Communication & Information (Chapter 12)
14
15
Topic: Foundations of Control (Chapter 13)
Revision
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FINAL EXAM
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