Management Theory, Policy and Process

This course presents the theory and application of managerial functions; the processes of planning, organizing, leading and controlling in a wide variety of organizational settings; and how the management of people and resources can accomplish organizational goals. Systems theory, contingency approaches, and socio-technical systems are used to explain managerial problem solving and decision making in organizational contexts and a global environment. Other topics include motivation and participation, leadership and communication, management information systems, human resources management, management of technology, managerial ethics and other contemporary management issues. Transferable for UC credit.