Organization theory focuses on the macro aspects of organizational behavior and management. Variables such as organizational structure, technology, and environmental relations are examined as ways to understand and predict organizational performance. Prerequisite: MQM 402.
This course will provide a survey of a number of the important topical areas related to the human resource management function of the firm. Selected topics to be covered will include government regulation, organizational staffing, employment legislation, performance appraisal, employee compensation, and labor relations, as well as topics of current interest in the field of human resource management (e.g. sexual harassment in the work place, AIDS in the work place, etc.). The course format will consist of a combination of lectures/discussions, case discussions, and student presentations of selected topics in the context of both individual and group work. No prior background in the field of human resources management is required, and students need only bring an enthusiasm for inquiry into the subject matter. Prerequisite: MQM 421.
The recent decades have been marked by an increasing trend in internationalization of products and services through trade as well as by direct foreign investments. From a strategic perspective, this trend requires firms to operate beyond their national boundaries to remain competitive. International operations expand the character and magnitude of strategic options available to firms when compared with those firms that operate domestically. Hence, there exists a need for manager's to be able to deal with unfamiliar competitors and also understand the intricacies of conducting business in foreign markets. This course will focus on the examination of strategy formulation and implementation in enterprises whose interests and activities extend across national boundaries either by choice or competitive necessity. A variety of issues will be investigated, including foreign market entry strategies, developing and sustaining international competitiveness, and adjusting to industry globalization. Managerial approaches to planning, organizing, controlling the functions, operations, and resources of multinational corporations will be analyzed.
This seminar focuses on historical development of change concepts and strategies. The class evaluates the underlying values and norms of change strategies. The impact of specific interventions on organizational performance is also reviewed. Research and evaluation methodologies in the field of organizational change are explored. Prerequisite: MQM 421.
The objective of this course is to expose you to multiple facets of entrepreneurship and to learn about the new venture creation process in a very hands-on manner. This means that you will be exposed to concepts, skills, information, and tools that are relevant for the creation of a new venture, the management of an early-stage venture, and the harvest of a venture. You will have opportunities to apply your knowledge through class discussions, case studies, and the creation of an actual business plan. The creation of the business plan will provide you with an opportunity to appreciate the challenging and ambiguous environment that faces entrepreneurs . Prerequisite: MQM 421.
This course will explore the role of human resource development in achieving strategic organizational objectives. topics that will be discussed include diversity issues as they relate to training and development, knowledge management, measuring return on investments in development, HRD for international assignments, and technology for HRD. In addition, students will have a major input into the design of the second half topics for the course. Some potential topics for discussion include performance management, nontraditional delivery systems for HRD, low skill level training and programs, and the transfer of training, just to mention a few. Prerequisite: MQM 421.
This course will address different types of organizational conflicts resulting from interpersonal communication, group interaction, workplace violence, diversity, and so on. The class will present topics as well as ways to resolve the conflict through conflict management, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. In addition, the course will concentrate on developing one's own conflict management skills through cases and exercises. Prerequisite: MQM 421.
The use of projects and project management continues to grow in our society and its organizations. Businesses regularly use project management to accomplish unique outcomes with limited resources under critical time constraints. This course is designed to familiarize the graduate student with the basic concepts and techniques of project management. The topics to be focused on include project scope management, project time management, and project cost management. Prerequisite: MQM 421.
Organizations are increasingly relying on the use of project management techniques to achieve their objectives. The effective and efficient management of constrained project resources is critical to any project meeting its performance, time, and cost targets. This course builds upon the topics covered in the prerequisite course-Project Management Fundamentals. The focus of this course will be on the implementation and control of projects. Particular focus will be placed on project scheduling, resource allocation, and the application of project management software. Prerequisite: MQM 426.16.
