Effective Term: 200820 MGT 6010 - Seminar in History of Management Thought

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
H. Wayne Huizenga School
of Business and Entrepreneurship
Doctoral Programs

MGT 6010 - Seminar in History of Management Thought


I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
The focus of the course is on a critical and analytical review of the history of management theory. Students are encouraged to compare and contrast management theories and to examine them in the critical light of practical experience. In addition, through the preparation of literature research papers, students give attention to the development of dissertation-supporting literature-review skills. There are no prerequisites for this course.

II. PREREQUISITES
Not required

III. LEARNING OUTCOMES
A. Entrance Competencies
      
1. Knowledge of the history of administrative theory and practice. A masters-level administrative theory and practice course is a prerequisite for this course.
2. Mastery of the APA style manual.
3. Understanding of the basic rules for presentation of a good review of literature.

B. Exit Competencies
      
By the end of this course the student will have enhanced skills in:
1. Analyzing and evaluating the contributions of management theorists.
2. Comparing and contrasting management theories.
3. Understanding the impact of the environment on the development of management theory. (Management theory in historic perspective.)
4. Preparation of a scholarly review of literature.

IV. COURSE MATERIAL
  1. Required Materials

    1. Textbooks

      2. History of Management Thought - 6.Edition - 2009
       Wren, D.A.
      Wiley
      ISBN: 9780470128978

      Notes: ***DO NOT PURCHASE - UPDATE IN PROCESS***

      Management Innovators - 1998
       Wren & Greenwood
      Oxford
      ISBN: 0195117050


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

    NSU Bookstore
    Textbooks and Case Studies may be purchased from the NSU Bookstore (located in the University Park Plaza) by calling 1-800-509-2665 or online at http://www.nsubooks.bkstore.com.


The NSU libraries comprise the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, East Campus Branch Library, Health Professions Division Library, Law Library and Technology Center, North Miami Beach Branch Library, University School Library Media Centers, and the William S. Richardson Ocean Science Library. Students are strongly encouraged to visit one of the physical locations and/or take advantage of the vast electronic library available for research. For more information, please visit http://www.nova.edu/library.

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