Organization and management methods

To familiarize students with the methods of organization and management used in modern enterprises, presentation of basic assumptions and principles, presentation of the methodology of solving management problems in organizations.

Lectures:

1. Introduction to the subject, presentation of the area it deals with, discussion of the literature and the rules of passing.

2. Place of organization and management methods in management sciences.

3. Problems in organizations - identification and classification. Diagnostic and prognostic approach

4. Methods of organization improvement and development - benchmarking.

5. Methods of organization improvement and development - internal marketing.

6. Methods of organization improvement and development - reengineering.

7. Methods of organization improvement and development - outsourcing.

8. Methods of organization improvement and development - lean management. Summary.

Exercises:

1. Discussion of the methodology, which is the basis for the projects developed during the course.

2. Application of the methodology of solving problems of organization and management - a pragmatic approach (formulation of the problem and planning of activities).

3. Application of the methodology of solving problems of organization and management - a pragmatic approach (diagnosis of the problem with the use of organization and management techniques).

4. Application of the methodology of solving problems of organization and management - a pragmatic approach (formulating solutions using heuristic techniques).

5. Application of the methodology of solving problems of organization and management - a pragmatic approach (evaluation of proposed solutions using quantitative methods).

6. Presentation of the developed projects. Summary.

1. Armstrong M., A Handbook of Management Techniques: The Best-selling Guide to Modern Management Methods, Kogan Page Publishers, 2001.

2. Behr R., Rimkus R., Management styles, management techniques and management methods learnedeasily, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1st edition (August 30, 2016).

Knowledge: Graduate knows and understands at an advanced level

1. functions, processes and methods of managing organizations (K_W14).

2. economic, social, legal, ethical and other determinants of decision-making in management (K_W16).

Skills: Graduate is able to

3. select and apply appropriate methods and tools to solve a problem in the sphere of management (K_U13).

4. using specialized terminology, in a precise and understandable way, express himself orally and in writing on topics related to selected socio-economic problems (K_U09).

5. interact with other people in the implementation of team work (K_U12).

Social Competence: Graduate is ready to

6. use of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems (K_K02).

Forms of credit (verification of learning outcomes)

Assessment work (effect 1,2,4);

Group project (outcomes 3,4,5)

Activity and posture during classes (learning outcomes 6,7,8).

B. Basic evaluation criteria

LECTURES

1. grade from a colloquium checking the knowledge acquired by students and the ability to apply it to the analysis, interpretation and solving of practical problems (80%),

2. student's activity during lectures, manifested by preparation, participation in discussions, self-formulation of questions concerning the discussed topic, analysis of case studies, etc. (20%).

EXERCISES:

1.group project carried out during classes (70%),

2.activity and involvement in classes (20%),

3. additional, optional activities (10%).