Management (SVUEK_018)
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the course is to establish an understanding about the theoretical aspectss of management, practical methods and options of their usage in organizations.
Prerequisites
Economic and Basics of Business (SVUEK_046), Basics of Law (SVUEK_042).
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
• name the classical management theories, theoretical grounds of organization;
• understand the essence of the main functions of management – planning, organizing, motivating and controlling;
• explicate the meaning and role of a manager in an organization.
Students will be able to:
• analyze various leadership styles, their advantages and disadvantages;
• understand the processes of decision making and communication;
• estimate the factors of the development of management theory;
• discuss about the predecessors of the management theories.
Students will be able to:
• analyse the influence of internal and external environmental factors on the achievement of goals of the organization;
• analyze the process of controlling;
• analyze the factors of decision-making;
• elucidate the role of leadership in resolution of conflicts, situations of change and stress;
• apply various methods of conflict resolution;
• substantiate the need for human resource management (HR), apply personnel and team management methods.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health, SVF | 8 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Anita Kokarēviča |
