The course aims to provide basic knowledge aimed at learning, planning, and analyzing the operating processes and economic relationships of business organizations and institutions based primarily on the aspects of management functions - planning, organization, management, control. The aim of the course is for students to learn about the foundations and hierarchies of organizational functioning (internal corporate characteristics) and the external environment of corporate functioning. During the review of management functions and roles within the scope of the subject, among the management functions, the planning and organization functions are in focus. The subject develops the ability to see connections, a systemic approach, and problem-solving skills. It lays the foundation for later subjects related to certain areas of the company's operation and helps to see and understand the connections between them. Each key topic is followed by an exercise, where students can learn the material through real-life examples.

Lectures

Course description. Concept and basic concepts of management. Management roles in everyday life. The basic concepts of management. Definition of management functions, with a historical overview. Management challenges today. Getting to know the development of management trends. The history of the development of management science from the classical trends to the human-centered and integrative trends to today's trends. Individual and group tasks: exploring the relationships between management functions, managerial roles, and required skills. The company's environment. Defining the organization's external and internal environmental factors and delimiting the role of individual factors. The company's environment: analysis of the macro environment, presentation of individual factors by illustrating a company example. The company's environment: analysis of the microenvironment, presentation of individual factors by illustrating a company example. Presentation of the content, target system, and activities of planning as a management function. Levels of planning and their connections with managerial tasks. Illustration of individual factors through company practices. – progress report Planning exercise, development of students' time management and resource management skills, planning their own university semester Presentation of the content, target system, and activities of organization as a management function. Managerial tasks of the organization. Illustration of individual factors through company practices. Defining and grouping the characteristics of the organization, presenting the main organizational structure characteristics.

Seminars

Analysis of managerial functions and Mintzberg’s managerial roles through everyday managerial situations. Identification and comparison of classical, human-centred, systems and contingency approaches through organizational cases. PESTEL, microenvironment and stakeholder analysis of a selected organization, including a power–interest matrix. Development of mission, vision, strategic and SMART objectives, action plans, KPIs and alternative planning scenarios. Managerial problem-solving and decision-making exercise using decision criteria, weighting, alternative evaluation and bias analysis. Design of an organizational structure, including division of labour, delegation, centralization, coordination and organizational chart development. Application of leadership style models to different managerial and employee situations. Analysis of employee motivation and development of financial and non-financial incentive solutions using major motivation theories. Team development and communication exercise focusing on roles, norms, group dynamics, psychological safety and managerial feedback. Conflict and negotiation exercise focusing on power, dependency, conflict-management styles, interests, integrative negotiation and BATNA. Organizational culture and HR case analysis covering cultural models, recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee retention. Performance management and organizational change exercise using KPIs, the Balanced Scorecard, variance analysis, and Lewin’s and Kotter’s change models. Integrated organizational renewal exercise applying strategic planning, innovation, Design Thinking, MVP, agile principles, KPIs and change management.

OpenStax – Principles of Management A comprehensive open-access textbook covering management functions, management theories, organizational structures, decision-making, motivation, leadership, organizational culture, and change. https://openstax.org/details/books/principles-management MIT OpenCourseWare – People and Organizations Free course materials focusing on organizational behavior, leadership, teamwork, motivation, communication, and negotiation. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/15-668-people-and-organizations-fall-2010/ MIT OpenCourseWare – Leading Organizations II Online learning materials related to leadership, organizational behavior, organizational change, and managing people in organizations. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/15-322-leading-organizations-ii-fall-2003/ MindTools – Management Skills Practical online resources on management skills, including planning, delegation, communication, decision-making, problem-solving, motivation, and team management. https://www.mindtools.com/a08j05x/how-good-are-your-management-skills/ MindTools – Team Management Practical resources focusing on team dynamics, communication, leadership, conflict management, employee development, and effective teamwork. https://www.mindtools.com/a8lo0fd/team-management-start-here/