Management in Organizations

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures12

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes12

Independent study hours57

Date of course confirmation19.01.2022

Responsible UnitInstitute of Business and Management Science

Course developer

prof.

Andra Zvirbule

Dr. oec.

Course abstract

The course deals with the scientific school of management and organization behavior thought and the latest relevant trends, choice options and their application in decision-making to manage organizations under the conditions of dynamism and uncertainty, as well as the process and functions of management in different types of organization’s in view of the conditions of the internal environment and environmental impacts (including resource constraints).The aim of the study course is to gain an in-depth understanding of the management process in an organization in order to be able to make decisions and manage organizations in difficult circumstances that require new strategic approaches.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge
1. Students will be able to: demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of management and organization theories, their application and connections with the elements of an organization internal and external environments and motivation- multiple choice test, an exam
2. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of management systems in organizations and the role of a manager in the decision-making process – a case study, group work, an exam
Professional skills
1. Explain to others the management process and the decision-making method - group work
2. Acquire information, develop and assess decision-making pathways involving new approaches - a case study, group work
3. Develop teamwork through creativity and leadership - group work
Soft skills
1. Responsibly plan the completion of the assignments given - An exam, a case study, test
2. Effectively work in a team, delegate and coordinate the fulfilment of responsibilities, assume responsibility for the results of the group work- group work
3. Present and explain to others the results of the work- a case study, group work
Competence
1. Critically assess and reasonably discuss the application of management theory and organization theory in decision-making processes- a case study, group work, an exam

2. Independently manage, develop and motivate an organization and be a leader under dynamically changing circumstances- a case study, group work, an exam

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Management and organizations, history of management. Conceptual content of management. Organizational theory: The essence of organizational theory, development of theories. (lectures 2 hours; practical work 2 hours)
2. Organizational environment as an object of management. External environment that influences management processes. Internal environment, creation of internal environment against external factors. (lectures 1 hour; practical work 2 hours)
3. Decision making in the organization. Decision making process. (lectures 3 hours; practical work 2 hours)
4. Organizational (management) functions in organizations. Structural functions in organizations. Structural organization approaches. Organizational process and coordination. (lectures 2 hours; practical work 1 hour)
5. The role of motivation and motivation as a management tool in organizations. Motivation as one of the management functions. Types of motivation and their application in organizations. (lectures 1 hour; practical work 2 hours)

6. The role of the leadership. Change Management Process. Organizational Development activities and their types. Organizational Development Techniques. Organizational Development Evaluation. (lectures 3 hours; practical work 3 hours)

Requirements for awarding credit points

The course includes a test, case analysis and group work to be performed during practical work in the classroom. At the end of the study course there is an exam - in the time provided for the exam.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Within the framework of the study course description for independent work is given 56 hours. Independent studies (work) are organized as follows: preparing for the test (16 hours); learning and preparing for case studies and group work (8 hours each); learning and preparing for the exam (24 hours).

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The final grade in the study course is formed by:
20% test: conceptual framework of management and organization theories . The formation of the scientific school of management thought and relevant regularities
20% case studies: organizational environment as an object of management. External environment affecting organizations
20% group work: decision-making in an organization. Decision making techniques.

40% an exam: all study course topics

Compulsory reading

1. Caune J., Dzedons A. Stratēģiskā vadīšana. 2.izd. Rīga, 2009, 384 lpp.
2. Ešenvalde I. Pārmaiņu vadība. Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2007, 264 lpp.
3. Forands I. Menedžmenta autoritātes. Rīga, Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2007.
4. Clegg, Stewart R., Power and organizations / Stewart R. Clegg, David Courpasson, Nelson Phillips. London. SAGE, 2006., 457 p.
5. Donnelly, James H. Fundamentals of management / James H. Donnelly, Jr., James L. Gibson, John M. Ivancevich. 8th ed. Homewood, IL; Boston, MA: Irwin, 1992. 840 p.

6. Hofstede.G. Cultures and organizations: software of the mind: intercultural cooperation and its importance for survival / Geert Hofstede, Gert Jan Hofstede, Michael Minkov. 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010. 561 p

Periodicals and other sources

1. European Research on Management and Business Economics: ISSN 2444-8834 Elsevier data base
2. Journal of Management and Strategy. ISSN 1923-3965, ISSN 1923-3973
3. International Journal of Business and Management. ISSN 1833-3850, ISSN 1833-8119 (Online)
4. Harvard Business Review: ISSN 0017-8012.
5. British Journal of Management ISSN 1467-8551

6. Dienas Bizness: ISSN 1407-2041

Notes

Compulsory course for the ESAF Professional Master's Degree Program Business Management

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