- Code
T.44124
- Credits
6
A classic definition of management is: “getting things done”. This may also be translated as “influencing human output”, measurable in a number of dependent variables, such as productivity and work satisfaction. An organization is a complex mix of independent variables on individual, group and organization systems level. These independent variables may be the presumed cause of some change in a dependent variable and can be influenced by managers.
In this course the following independent variables will be examined: motivation, decision making, both individually and within groups, dealing with conflict, power and politics, and communication. These management activities are mostly situated on the group level in organizations, where operational management of people and processes takes place. We will also look more closely at planning and control, which forms the link between group and organization systems level.
HR professionals are required to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the work of managers in organizations in which they are operating. HR professionals will be closely working together with managers in organizations to influence and direct human behaviour in such a way, that the organizational goals can be attained more readily.
HR professionals may also find their future work in managerial positions themselves, in an HR department or team. Students will therefore practice the basic management skills of decision making, coordinating and communicating in individual and group learning tasks.
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Test criteria
The course will be evaluated by:
- a written exam, consisting of 25 multiple choice questions and 3 open questions, which counts for 50 % of the final grade, and
- an individual task of writing an article on the work of a managerial role model for a magazine (journalistic writing). This article counts for 50 % of the final grade