Course code VadZ5057
Credit points 4.50
Topical Problems of Management
Total Hours in Course120
Number of hours for lectures24
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes24
Date of course confirmation15.04.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Social Sciences and Humanities
Course developer
Jānis Ābele
Dr. agr.
Course abstract
Acquiring the study course "Topical Problems of Management", the students get understanding on public administration and management knowledge, managers and leaders in interpersonal relationships, organizational functioning regularities, decision - making processes that are important and relevant in today's globalized world.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge about public management and governance processes.
• Acquired skills in the organization an analysis of communication and decision-making.
• The acquired expertise to operate effectively in complex organizations managing situations will help to make appropriate decisions and solve conflicts.
Compulsory reading
1. Praude V. Menedžments. 1. grāmata. Rīga: SIA Burtene, 2012. 497 lpp.
2. Praude V. Menedžments. 2. grāmata. Rīga: SIA Burtene, 2012. 306 lpp.
3. Starlings G. Valsts sektora pārvalde. Rīga: USIS Riga, 1999. 616 lpp.
4. Forands I. Biznesa vadības tehnoloģijas. Rīga: Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2009. 307 lpp.
Further reading
1. Dāvidsone G. Organizāciju efektivitātes modelis. Rīga: Organization Development Academy, 2008. 328 lpp.
2. Дмитриева З. Школа менеджмента. Санкт-Петербург: Речь, 2008. 234 с.
3. Ešenvalde I. Pārmaiņu vadība. Rīga: Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2007. 264 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Dienas Bizness: nedēļas laikraksts: Latvijas biznesa avīze. Rīga: Diena: Dagens Industri, 2005-. ISSN 1407-2041
2. Kapitāls (žurnāls) 1998. - 2013. ISSN 1407 - 2505
3. Biznesa Psiholoģija (žurnāls) 2008. - 2013. ISSN 1691 - 3183