Principles and Practices of Management

MGT B240

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MGT B240

More information: Course Guide

Principles and Practices of Management

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Course Coordinator: Dr Mimmy Kong, BSc (Cardiff, UK); MSc (PolyU); EdD (NEU, US)
Course Development Coordinator: Dr Irene Siaw, HKMU

Aims
This course aims to introduce students to a logical, systematic approach to acquiring a conceptual foundation in the principles and current practices of management. It will also enable students to apply related concepts and theories to different case scenarios and contexts.

Contents
The course covers the following topics:

Management and the evolution of management thought
Defining the manager's terrain
Planning
Organizing and leading
Controlling

Learning support
There will be five two-hour tutorials and one two-hour surgery.

Assessment
There are two assignments and one examination. Students must use word processing software (such as Microsoft Word) to prepare the assignments, and submit the assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Set book(s)
A custom textbook will be provided.