MGT 3301 - Principles of Management and Organization Behavior

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the common core plus 18 additional hours and completion of, or enrollment in, BA 3300. BA 3300 may be waived upon completion of HUM 3310 or CJ 3300.
This is a survey course of the field of management. As a core course in the business major, it serves to familiarize students with the basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading/directing/motivating, and controlling. The course begins with the evolution of management thought and includes theoretical frameworks for the basic management functions and for employees’ behavior within the organization. Topics include coverage of planning/strategic planning, decision making, communication, motivation, leadership, and power and influence, as well as organizing and organization design.