Management Theories and Philosophies

This course provides you with an opportunity to develop a better understanding of contemporary issues in management. Due to globalization, managers are facing a number of challenges that they must effectively deal with but also opportunities that they must realize in order to ensure the survival and success of their organizations. One of the characteristics of today’s business world is the need for organizations to adapt to change. This requires that organizations must be flexible and ready to alter the way they do things, be proactive and innovative, and manage resources strategically. Managers must deal with fierce competition, constant technological advances, demographic changes, and numerous legal and ethical issues. This course will help you to develop a more thorough appreciation of modern management. You will have the opportunity to improve certain intellectual, practical and transferable skills and engage in critical, analytical and creative thinking to synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate information.