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Lecturer(s)
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Zbránková Magdalena, Ing. Ph.D.
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Štichhauerová Eva, Ing. Ph.D.
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Linhart Ondřej, Ing. Ph.D.
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Kašparová Petra, Ing. Ph.D.
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Michalová Tereza, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Lecture topics: 1. Definition of basic management concepts and the historical development of management Learning outcomes: Students will explain the basic concepts of management and the role of a manager; identify historical milestones in management; and describe the interconnection between the basic functions of management. 2. The manager - managerial personality and specification of managerial competencies Learning outcomes: Students will characterise the competencies of an effective manager. 3. Selected aspects of managerial work Learning outcomes: Students will assess the risks associated with a manager's work; explain the benefits of mental health for ensuring a manager's personal development and wellbeing 4. Planning and the organisational environment Learning outcomes: Students will explain the essence of planning and its link to other management functions; describe the course of the planning process; set objectives according to the SMART criteria. 5. Decision-making and creativity in managerial work - procedures and tools Learning outcomes: Students will describe the specific aspects of decision-making in a manager's work; explain the course of the decision-making process; classify decision-making problems; and apply selected tools in practice to develop creative thinking and support decision-making. 6. Communication - the communication process and barriers to communication Learning outcomes: Students will explain the importance of communication, not only for achieving the organisation's objectives; describe the course of the communication process; identify barriers to effective communication; and describe the principles of effective listening. 7. Communication Styles and Interpersonal Skills Learning outcomes: Students will explain selected assertiveness and counter-manipulation techniques; characterise communication styles; describe the principles of effective presentation; and apply selected techniques to develop their own presentation skills. 8. Staff management and leadership Learning outcomes: Students will explain the differences between a manager and a leader; classify leadership styles; describe the nature of motivation and incentives for increasing staff engagement and productivity; and apply the rules for providing feedback in practice 9. Teamwork. Learning outcomes: Students will describe the specifics of teamwork; characterise and recognise different personality types within a team and their roles; propose procedures for resolving interpersonal conflicts 10. Organisation and organisational dimensions Learning outcomes: Students will explain the importance of organisation for an organisation; list and characterise the basic building blocks of organisation; explain the principles of delegation and empowerment; distinguish between formal and informal organisational structures. 11. Control Learning outcomes: Students will explain the importance of control in relation to other management functions; classify different types of control; assess the importance of control for the future improvement and development of a learning organisation. 12. Change management Learning outcomes: Students will apply the general principles of change management. 13. Trends in Management Learning outcomes: Students will assess shifts in the implementation of core managerial functions as a result of current trends. Seminars: The seminars build on the theoretical foundations that students acquire during the lectures. Through model situations drawn from managerial practice and role-play, students apply their theoretical knowledge in a safe environment and transform it into practical skills.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Active metods (simulation, situational contingency methods, drama,acting, namagerial acting ), Lecture, Practicum, E-learning, Students' portfolio, Task-based study method
- Preparation for comprehensive test
- 20 hours per semester
- Home preparation for classes
- 34 hours per semester
- Contacts hours
- 56 hours per semester
- Preparation for formative assessments
- 10 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to teach students to analyse processes taking place in enterprises in terms of fundamental managerial activities. To make students understand the use of functional, human, financial and material resources in enterprises. To discuss personal attributes which are relevant to the activities of executives in enterprises and teams. To acquaint students with the characteristics of groups which are important for an organisation and the work of a manager. To lay out the basics of organisation theory. To introduce students to the techniques and procedures used by HR managers in modern organisations.
Upon successfully completing the introduction to Management course, the student will be able to explainin their own wordsthe significance of management for organizational functioning, define the role of a manager, and clarify key management functions (planning, organizing, leading, controlling, communicating, and decision-making). In addition to the theoretical definition of key competencies, the student will evaluate the role of mental hygiene and well-being in managing stress within a demanding work environment. Through the practical application of specific management tools (SMART goals, Ishikawa diagram, Pareto analysis) and assertive communication techniques in simulated scenarios, the student will demonstrate the ability to independently resolve interpersonal conflicts, collaborate effectively within a team, and apply modern management methods to enhance both personal and team productivity.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Combined examination, Written exam, Test
Course Completion Requirements Awarding of course credit (Pass/Fail) Credit is conditional upon: minimum 80% attendance at practical classes; minimum 50% attendance at lectures given by industry experts; and successful completion of 10 e-learning mini-tests (with a minimum score of 60% on each). Having the credit recorded in the STAG system is a mandatory prerequisite for registering for the exam. Overall Assessment The course assessment takes the form of a combined examination with a maximum total of 50 points, comprising continuous semester activities (max. 20 points) and a final written exam (max. 30 points). To successfully complete the course, a student must obtain a minimum of 30 out of the 50 possible points (60%). Registration for an exam date is possible only if the course credit has been recorded in STAG and the result of any previous exam attempt has been entered.
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Recommended literature
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GRUBER, D. Time management: prokrastinace, konflikty, porady, vyjednávání, emaily, mobily, angličtina. 4. vyd. Praha: Management Press, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7261-480-6.
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JAROŠOVÁ, E., D. PAUKNEROVÁ a H. LORENCOVÁ. Nové trendy v leadershipu: koncepce, výzkumy, aplikace. Praha: Management Press, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7261-479-0.
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JAY, R. a R. TEMPLAR. Velká kniha manažerských dovedností. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2006. ISBN 9788024712796.
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PILAŘOVÁ, I. Leadership and management development: role, úlohy a kompetence managerů a lídrů. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2016. ISBN 978-80-2475-721-6.
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VEBER, Jaromír. Management: Základy, přístupy, soudobé trendy.. Praha: Ekopress, 2021. ISBN 978-80-87865-69-9.
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ZBRÁNKOVÁ, M. a K. MARŠÍKOVÁ. Úvod do managementu I. 3. akt. vyd.. Liberec: Technická univerzita v Liberci, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7494-367-6.
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