Course: Management I

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Course title Management I
Course code KKM/QMAN1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Humlerová Veronika, Mgr. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures: 1 - Introduction to the subject, contents and aim. Management as a science, theory, art and profession. 2 - Management concepts and the historical evolution of management. 3 - Strategic management. 4 - Planning. 5 - Organizing and organization structure. 6 - Human resources management. 7 - Leading of employees and teams. 8 - Theory of motivation. 9 - Communication. 10 - Decision making. 11 - Control processes. 12 - Organization culture and change. 13 - New trends in management.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), E-learning, Individual preparation for exam
  • Preparation for classes - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 16 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of subject is to provide basic theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of management focused on managerial activities (functions) performed by managers. Students acquire information about theoretical attitude, principles, methods and techniques of management. They can compare this information with practice in company.
Students understand the principles of management and their application in a company.
Prerequisites
The knowledge of these problems from intermediate school.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Seminar work

Credit requirements: Presence and activity on seminars. Test 60% Examination requirements: Written examination (70% success rate), then verbal examination.
Recommended literature
  • Moderní řízení.
  • BLAŽEK, L. Management: organizování, rozhodování, ovlivňování.. Grada, Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-3275-6.
  • CEJTHAMR, V., DĚDINA, J. Management a organizační chování. Praha: Grada, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-3348-7.
  • DONNELLY, J. H., GIBSON, J. L., IVANCEVICH, J. M. Management. Praha: Grada, 2007. ISBN 80-7169-422-3.
  • VEBER, J. A KOL. Management: základy, moderní manažerské přístupy, výkonnost a prosperita. Praha : Management Press, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7261-200-0.
  • VODÁČEK, L.; VODÁČKOVÁ, O. Moderní management v teorii a praxi. Praha, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7261-197-3.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agribussines (2014) Category: Agriculture and forestry 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer