2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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Course Descriptions
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MGT 201—Management Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
This course is an introduction to management with emphasis on the managerial functions, i.e.,
planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. Also included is an exploration of
leadership, motivation, communication, quality control and decision making from both an individual
and a group standpoint. Students may not receive credit for both MGT 201 and BUS
281. F
MGT 203—Human Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
The study of the various aspects of human resource management with special emphasis on the
training of personnel for both private and public organizations. Included in the course is the exploration
of selection and recruitment; placement; evaluation techniques; collective bargaining
and union/management relations; and compensation management including incentives and
benefit packages. F
MGT 205—Marketing in the Global Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
An overview and analysis of the activities performed by individuals, businesses, and nonprofit
organizations that allow for the exchange of goods and services satisfying the needs of major
markets. The course includes the study of controllable and uncontrollable market variables,
marketing strategy and consumer behavior. Students may not receive credit for both MGT 205
and BUS 273. Sp
MGT 206—Applied Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
This course covers the foundations of economics-supply and demand and demand theory as
well as features and goals of capitalism market systems, national income determinations, and
monetary fiscal policy. Sp
MGT 207—Managerial Accounting and Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
This course focuses on the use of management accounting information and financial accounting
information in various business settings. Additionally, the course will focus on accumulation
and reporting accounting information. Sp
MGT 208—Training and Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
Underscores the most recently developed training techniques with emphasis on needs assessment;
teaching and learning skills; instructional systems design (ISD); and training delivery
and evaluation. Su
MGT 209—Interpersonal Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
An exploration and application of the basic concepts and principles of effective interpersonal
and intergroup communication. Emphasis will be on the students’ development of a personal
action plan to improve their interpersonal communication skills. Su
MGT 210—Business and its Legal Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
The exploration of the laws and procedures affecting the legal environment of business including
the nature and sources of law; courts and legal procedures; constitutional law; and the
law of torts; in particular intellectual properties like copyrights and trademarks. Su
MGT 215—Special Topics in Management I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Credits
An in-depth analysis of a particular topic, concern or problem as it applies to management.
May be used for prior learning assessment with prior approval from the student’s academic advisor.
MGT 220—Special Topics in Management II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Credits
A continuation or extension of MGT 215.
MGT 225—Resolving Conflict: Negotiating Successful Solutions . . . . . . 4 Credits
In this course the student will gain an understanding of the various types of conflict and the
causes of those conflicts. The student will learn different methods of successfully resolving
conflict in both interpersonal and group environments. Additionally the student will learn ways
to improve negotiation skills and other means of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) available
to resolve conflicts and solve problems. Students may not receive credit for both MGT 225 and
BUS 236. Su