Provides an overview of management history and theory, schools of management thought, the functions and processes of management, and the environment within which the modern manager operates.

Not required

1)        To develop an understanding of how modern management theory evolved.
2)        To examine and understand modern management theory and practice.
3)        To analyze and discuss planning, organizing, controlling, decision making, communication, motivation, leadership, human resource development, information systems, social responsibility and management of the future.
4)        To promote group interaction through class discussion.
5)        To develop oral and written communication skills, to articulate and defend one's position.
6)        To synthesize all the above into a coherent picture from which to forecast the future directions and challenges for management in the 1990s and beyond.
7)        To understand the ethical issues within the field of management.

1. Required Materials


1. Textbooks

Management - 9.Edition - 2010
Richard L. Daft
Thomson Learning
ISBN: 9780324595840



APA Manual
The APA Manual 5th Edition is a recommended textbook for all courses.
Effective August 1^st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is recommended for all courses.

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Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.