Principles of Management
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32BC-P-MNGZ-01 | Z,ZK | 3 | 1P+1C | Czech |
- Relations:
- During a review of study plans, the course U16C1101 can be substituted for the course 32BC-P-MNGZ-01.
- It is not possible to register for the course 32BC-P-MNGZ-01 if the student is concurrently registered for or has already completed the course U16C1101 (mutually exclusive courses).
- Course guarantor:
- Zuzana Dvořáková
- Lecturer:
- Zuzana Dvořáková, Pavel Mužík
- Tutor:
- Zuzana Dvořáková, Pavel Mužík
- Supervisor:
- Institute of Management Studies
- Synopsis:
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The course introduces key concepts, principles, and functions of management in the context of modern organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding the management cycle (planning, organizing, decision-making, and control), developing a vision, mission, and values, and the ability to lead people effectively. Students will learn about various forms of organizational structure, change management, and the importance of goals in strategic management. The course covers current topics such as internal communication, the use of social networks, and the role of artificial intelligence in management. The intention is to equip students with the basics of the theoretical framework and practical skills for working in a managerial environment.
- Requirements:
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Credit (max. 20 points)
- minimum 80% participation in seminars,
- preparation and presentation of a team seminar paper.
The topic of the seminar paper is agreed upon at the first seminar. The seminar paper is a team paper and prepared by a group of two to three members.
The paper is presented at the seminar, where feedback is provided on its content and form of preparation.
The final version of the seminar paper is uploaded to Moodle.
Exam (max. 80 points)
The exam includes a midterm and a final test.
A maximum of 40 points can be obtained from each.
The tests are written in Moodle.
The midterm test is written in the 7th week of the teaching period,
The final test is written during the exam period.
It is necessary to register for both tests in KOS.
Grade:
A 90-100 points
B 80-89 points
C 70-79 points
D 60-69 points
E 50-59 points
F less than 50 points
- Syllabus of lectures:
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1) Introduction to Management Fundamentals
2) Developing Mission, Vision and Values
3) The Management Cycle
4) Goals and Objectives in Strategic Management
5) Organizational Structure and Organizational Change
6) Leading People and Organizations
7) Social Networks and Internal Communication in Organizations
- Syllabus of tutorials:
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In the introductory seminar, students will form small teams of two to three members. Throughout the semester, each team will prepare a presentation that, from a managerial perspective, describes a selected existing or fictitious company in relation to specific management topics covered in the lectures. The final seminar will consist of each teams presentation of their work, followed by a defense and discussion. Seminars typically combine case studies on specific topics with subsequent development of the topic into each teams own presentation for their chosen company.
Seminar Outline
1) Introduction, Mission, Vision, Values
Case studies: mission statements, visions, and corporate values
Output: definition of own mission, vision, and values
2) Corporate Culture and Stakeholder Analysis
Case studies: identification of stakeholders, definition of cultural principles and expected behavior
Output: stakeholder map, description of corporate culture
3) Planning and Organizing
Case studies: setting milestones, defining tasks, and proposing a basic organizational structure
Output: project timeline
4) Strategic Goals and Success Measurement
Case studies: formulation of strategic goals (SMART) and proposal of measurement methods
Output: own KPIs and methodology for measuring them
5) Organizational Structure of the Company
Case studies: analysis of different types of organizational structures, proposal of a structure for a company/project with justification
Output: organizational chart including specification of competences
6) Leadership and Motivation
Case studies: role of a leader in a team, leadership styles
Output: proposal of own leadership style, team motivation plan
7) Presentation and Defense
Presentations by individual teams
Q&A
- Study Objective:
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The aim is to present management as a key role in organizations using selected key topics. The lectures cover the transfer of knowledge about basic theoretical management concepts and their role in organizations. The emphasis is on understanding the management cycle, formulating the mission, vision, and values of the organization, creating goals and strategic actions, structuring the organization, and implementing organizational changes. The subject also includes the current state of knowledge about leading people, developing team cooperation, and effective internal communication, including the role of social networks within the organization. The exercises emphasize practical solutions to selected management problems through individual and team tasks, allowing students to apply the knowledge they have acquired to real or simulated practical situations.
- Study materials:
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Basic reading
- Lecture presentations (See https://moodle-vyuka.cvut.cz)
- Case studies and other study materials (See https://moodle-vyuka.cvut.cz)
Recommended reading
- Weihrich, H., Cannice, M.V., and Koontz, H. (2019). Essentials of Management, 11th ed. MC GRAW HILL INDIA. ISBN-13: 978-9353168148.
- Boddy, D. (2024). Management: An Introduction, 9th ed. Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-1292459745
- Note:
- Further information:
- nejsou
- Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:
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06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri - Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:
- Time-table is not available yet
- The course is a part of the following study plans:
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- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (profesní studijní program) - počínaje od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory course)
- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (OZ101 Marketing) od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory course)
- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (OZ102 Personální management) od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory course)
- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (OZ103 Řízení firemních procesů) od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory course)
- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (OZ104 Účetnictví) od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory course)
- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (OZ105 Manažerská informatika) od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory course)
- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (OZ106 Obchodní podnikání) od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory course)