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MBA, Ph.D in Management
Harvard university
Feb-1997 - Aug-2003
Professor
Strayer University
Jan-2007 - Present
Instructional Mode : 10- Page Paper
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(1) Organizational Behavior by Steven L. McShane and Mary Ann Von Glinow
(2) Management: A Practical Introduction by Angelo Kinicki and Brian Williams Course Goal: The goal of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the
fundamentals of modern management practices. This course will include a comparative overview
of management practices in various regions of the world, with an emphasis on the contrasts
between open market economic systems and command economies. Topics to be covered in the
course will include individual and group dynamics within the organization, managing
organizational change, cultural and ethnic diversity and leadership challenges for today’s
manager. The course will also provide students with an exposure to the research and
presentation skills required to function effectively as front-line managers.
Course Topics: Management Theory: Essential Background for the Successful Manager Strategic Management: Planning for the Future Human Resource Management Getting the Right People Interpersonal & Organizational Communication: Mastering the Exchange of Information Control Systems & Total Quality Management: Sustainable Practices and Social
Responsibility Final Project Written Report and Oral Presentation:
Students will work in teams to conduct a specific case study on how different companies, in
different countries, approach the issues of organizational behavior, managing growth and
development. Specific comparative analysis will be made between practices in the U.S. in other
countries. Specific attention will be made to compare corporate and government practices in
Asian and European countries.
Each team will make a final presentation on the results of the case study assignment. A brief
written report will also be required as part of the final project. The format of the written report
should follow the general outline as provided here:
1 Report Cover
Including Name and Title of Case Study Research. Also including names of team members that
contributed to the report.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction – Describes the purpose of the research, including why the research is necessary
and what you intend to show in the report.
2. Management Issues in Contemporary Organizations
a. How does the organization determine its purpose and mission?
b. How does the organization identify performance goals and objectives?
c. What is the role of management in developing the strategic direction of the
organization?
d. What are some of the best practices when it comes to human resource
management practices for organizations with diversity?
3. Use the case study of a single company to illustrate organizational success stories and
organizational failures or setbacks resulting from best practices or a lack thereof.
4. References and Bibliography 2
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