Syllabus
Introduction to management
15 hours of lectures + 15 hours of seminars
lecturer: Dr Rafał Morawczyński
Room 456, building B, tel. 12-2935394, e-mail: rafal.morawczynski@uek.krakow.pl,
Web page for the course: http://uek.krakow.pl/morawczr and link to “introduction to
management”
Content:
The course consists of 15 hours lecture and 15 hours seminars.
Lectures:
1. i) History of management science, concepts, schools in management science
-antiquity,
-classical school,
-human relations school,
-system school
ii) Organization, environment, models, typology, lifecycle
-typology of organizations
-environment, task and general environment
-models (Leavitt, 7-S)
-lifecycle (Greiner)
iii) Planning
-management functions
-functions of planning
-mission and vision
-strategic planning (Porter’s generic strategies, BCG portfolio matrix)
-SWOT analysis
-decision making
iv) Organizational structure
-functions of structures
-parameters of structures (flat, tall, levels, span and scope of control)
-typology of functions (line, line-and-staff, functional, matrix, team)
-modern trends in structures development
v) Motivating
-concept of motivation
-models of motivation (Maslow, ERG, Alderfer, McClelland)
-behavioural attitude to motivation
vi)Leadership
-trait theory on leadership
-behavioural attitude to leadership (Blake & Mouton grid, Hersey & Blanchard)
-transactional and transformational leadership
vii) Organizational culture
-roots of culture interest in management,
-globalization and cultures of organizations (Hofstede)
-typology of cultures of organizations (Cameron & Quinn)
viii) Control
-functions of control
-cycle of control
-control in the process of organizing
Seminars:
In the seminar part of the course theoretical problems presented in the lecture are
discussed on practical examples. Several case studies, exercises and discussions are used.
2. The exam will take place after the last class (the exact date will be set in October)
3. The exam will cover content of all lectures and selected chapters of the textbook: R.
Griffin, Management, Ed. 8th, pages: 4-22; 38-58; 72-82; 89-95; 274-294; 204-223;
236-260; 340-361; 510-519; 548-558; 584-609; 650-672
4. The exam will have a form of test (multiple choice, one answer correct 20 questions)
5. Gradation: 50-63 points: 3; 64-75 p.: 3+; 76-83p. : 4; 84-90 p.: 4+; 91->: 5
6. Printouts of the lectures presentations are available on the web page on Saturday
before the lecture (pdf format)
7. The course consists of 15 hours lectures and 15 hours seminars. Participation in
seminars is obligatory and every absence over two classes should be consulted during
office hours. It means the student should prepare on his own content of those seminars
and discuss at office hours. Taking part in the exam is allowed with positive grade for
seminars. The grade for seminars will be granted on the basis of written test which
take part during the last class and will cover content of seminars – 3 exercises. Every
exercise for 10 points, 15 points needed for a positive grade.
8. Credits for the course are granted if the exam is passed and the student is enrolled for
the course by the IP Office.
9. 2 weeks after the exam there will be organized re-seat exam (if needed).
10. Office hours will be set at the beginning of the course