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Undergraduate Management

2007 Spring Term

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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

MANGEMNT 301

A study of the intraorganizational behavior and attitudes of people in an organizational setting; the organization's effect on perceptions, feelings, and actions; and the consequences of behavior on the organization, particularly how it affects the achievement of the organization's purposes.

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

MANGEMNT 306

The study of contemporary theory, methods and procedures used to manage the production/operations (P/OM) function in service and manufacturing organizations. Included is a thorough overview of the qualitative and quantitative methods used by managers in making the decisions needed to effectively and efficiently transform resource inputs into goods and services.

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ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

MANGEMNT 310

A study of the theory and art of management from a decision-making perspective within the context of formal organization. Traces the development of management thought and practice since the Industrial Revolution, including the managerial functions of planning, organizing and controlling. Includes a discussion of managerially relevant behavioral topics including motivation, group process, leadership and communication. Recommended for students who aspire to managerial careers, both majors and non-majors.

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

MANGEMNT 320

A study of employee relations from the standpoint of the business firm, including recruitment, selection, placement, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, records, and employee services.

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LEADERSHIP IN MANAGEMENT

MANGEMNT 369

A theoretical and experiential investigation of leadership theory and practice. Discussion includes relevant aspects of personality and motivation theory as they affect interpersonal processes of influence. Substantial time is devoted to self-assessment and development of personal leadership style and skills.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MANGEMNT 387

This course concentrates on how new businesses are started and includes new business start-ups, buyouts and franchising. Objectives are understanding entrepreneurs, and seeking and evaluating opportunities for new ventures. This course assesses the development of ideas that might become business opportunities and examines the merit of those ideas in the marketplace. The writing of business plans and the acquisition of resources to turn opportunities into businesses are also examined.

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INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT

MANGEMNT 410

A study of the concepts, problems, processes and practice of International Management, focused on the Multi-National Corporation (MNC). Management in multi-environments, MNC corporate plans, objectives, strategies, viable organizational structures, MNC social/cultural/ethical issues, and coordinating globally spread out MNC units are emphasized.

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ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND EFFECTIVENESS

MANGEMNT 419

An analysis of organization theory. A study of classical and modern organization theory. Relationships among theory, design and behavior variables and organizational effectiveness are examined.

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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

MANGEMNT 428

The course will emphasize theory of training and development, research to determine needs, types of programs, practicum in conducting a training and development session, and evaluation of programs.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

MANGEMNT 429

Principles and techniques in the Administration of Employee Benefit Programs. The course will include: Planning, implementation, design and evaluation of major employee benefits, such as medical, disability, pension, profit-sharing, government mandated programs and quality of work life plans.

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LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS

MANGEMNT 430

Study of the relationships between management and organized groups of employees, including labor unions and professional associations. Analysis and evaluation of collective bargaining processes and strategies, current bargaining issues, legal regulations of bargaining, negotiations and administration of collective agreements, factors contributing to conflict and methods of settlement.

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INTEGRATION OF OPERATIONS

MANGEMNT 455

Examination in depthof daily operational decision making pertaining to management of operational systems and inventory, inventory models and systems, inventory control, distribution planning and control, scheduling techniques, production authorization, lead time management, supplier interfaces, data requirements and measurement systems. Emphasis is on the interrelationships of these techniques and their applications.

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL SOURCING

MANGEMNT 456

The course uses a supply chain management framework to study flow of material through global enterprises. Topics include international facility location, global configuration, theory of constraints, international transportation networks, just-in-time systems, supplier management, negotiations for purchasing, sourcing decisions, supplier certification, and bullwhip effect.

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COMPUTER INTEGRATED OPERATIONS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

MANGEMNT 460

Examines the role of Computer Integrated Manufacturing in Production Systems. Topics may include Group Technology (GT), Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), Automation in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Additional current topics may be included.

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GLOBAL OPERATIONS STRATEGY

MANGEMNT 465

A study of the integration of operations planning, management, and control to create effective operations strategy within a global perspective. Includes a thorough examination of capacity and supply chain management. Also examines the theory of contraints as used to develop strategic competitive advantage.

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MANAGEMENT DECISION ANALYSIS

MANGEMNT 471

Theory and application of quantitative analytic methods used in operations decision situations. Topics include model building, decision theory, deterministic and probabilistic problems, linear programming, PERT/CPM and simulation.

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SEMINAR IN HUMAN RESOURCES

MANGEMNT 478

A capstone course required of students in Personnel/Human Resources Management. The course will integrate HR subject matter areas through empirical research. Students will utilize their academic preparation, analytical skills, and communication skills to develop a proposal and prepare a research report.

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SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING

MANGEMNT 485

A course designed to provide students with hands-on business consulting with faculty advisors as part of the Small Business Institute. Potential topic coverage is a wide range of business activities depending on client need.

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SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT

MANGEMNT 486

A study of the theories and techniques of general management, organizational behavior, and human relations involved in effective supervisory management. The supervisor's role and the supervisor-subordinate relationship will be analyzed. The skills required for successful supervision will be practiced through small group work, role play and other activities.

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ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY

MANGEMNT 489

This course emphasizes management issues and practices from a top management perspective. Students learn theories and skills relevant to the strategic management of organizations, including the ability to assess the external and internal environments of the organization, strategy formulation and implementation.

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COOPERATIVE/INTERNSHIP IN MANAGEMENT

MANGEMNT 493

This course is a constructed-supervised work experience within the major area of concentration of the student. The internship experience offers the student an opportunity to merge with actual day-to-day activity in business. No more than 5 credits will apply toward graduation. Repeatable for a maximum of 5 credits in major/degree. Department Consent required.

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EXCHANGE STUDY

MANGEMNT 497

Variable topics.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

MANGEMNT 498

Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits in major/degree. Department Consent required.