Course: Managerial Techniques

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Course title Managerial Techniques
Course code KŘE/KMT
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vrchota Jaroslav, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kocourková Markéta, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures: 1. Managerial Development Techniques I. (Manager Personality, Character, Temperament, Competence, Type of Personality, Type of Leader). 2. Managerial development techniques II. (Memory Technology, IQ and EQ, Fast Reading). 3. Research Techniques (Quantitative and Qualitative Research, Data Acquisition Methods). 4. Motivational Techniques (Classical Theories, Sugar and whip, Self-Theme Theory). 5. Time management techniques. (Generation of Time-Management, Circadian Rhythms, Eisenhower's Principle, Procrastination). 6. Negotiation Techniques (Preparation for discussion, argumentation, evidence, communication frame). 7. Decision Making Techniques I. (CBA, Power Field, Evaluation Matrix, Vroom and Yetton). 8. Decision Making Techniques II. (Five times why, Occam's razor, Relative bubble diagram, Decision trees, Six questions) 9. Idea Generation Techniques (Brainstorming, Brainwritting, Delphy, Mystical Maps, Ishikawa Diagram, NST). 10. Leadership Techniques (Adair, Covey, Authority). 11. Networking (networking, sharing, maintaining contacts). 12. Persuasion techniques (principles of rarity, similarity, simplicity). 13. The techniques of change (degradation and introduction of habits, habits, commercial use). 14. Free theme (new trends, a professional).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
  • Preparation for credit - 14 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 28 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 56 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 16 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to get an overview of the importance, functions and main areas of application of the management techniques in the activities of a manager. The subject is focused on the introduction of techniques that can be applied not only in professional but also in personal life. The lectures are focused on the theoretical basis and different techniques; practice and development of the techniques are discussed in practical classes.
The students will understand the most important terminology and principles of effective managerial techniques. They will be able to successfully use managerial techniques within the organization to deal with customers of the organization.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

Credit Requirements: An esseay Exam requirements: Written test, oral exam
Recommended literature
  • Bariso, Justin; Orlová, Kateřina. EQ, emoční inteligence v každodenním životě : aby emoce neškodily, ale pomáhaly : praktický průvodce emoční inteligencí. První vydání. Praha : Metafora, 2019. ISBN 978-80-7625-052-9.
  • Gruber, David. Time management : prokrastinace, konflikty, porady, vyjednávání, emaily, mobily, angličtina. 4. aktualizované a rozšířené vydání. Praha : Management Press, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7261-480-6.
  • Plamínek, Jiří. Průvodce moderního náčelníka : management pro pokročilé. 1. vydání. Praha : Management Press, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7261-470-7.
  • Vrchota, J., & Řehoř, P. Manažerské techniky. České Budějovice: Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích, 2017.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Management and Business Economics (3) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Management of Commerce (4) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Economic Informatics (4) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer