2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

Arkansas-Monticello
MGMT Courses
(Management)
MGMT 3413 Office Management
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Survey of current office management concepts with
emphasis on managing human resources, administrative
services, and administrative systems.
MGMT 3443 Management Science
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CIS 2223, GB 2213
Involves the use of mathematical models and analytical
tools to solve real problems in the management of public
and private organizations. Taught in the computer lab,
the course will consist of lecture time plus the use of
various computer software packages to aid in making
better business decisions.
MGMT 3453 Industrial Relations
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Analysis of problems of labor; solutions through
unionism, management, and government; labor laws.
MGMT 3473 Principles of Management and
Organizational Behavior
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Examines planning, organizing, motivating, and
controlling as they apply to managing a business
organization. Stresses leadership, problem-solving
techniques, and the coordination, communication, and
human relations necessary for successful management.
MGMT 4603 Entrepreneurship
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: ACCT 2223, MGMT 3473, MKT 3403.
NOTE: Student must also have at least a 3.00 GPA
overall, or a letter of recommendation from a School of
Business faculty member.
Student familiarization with business firm operation by
completing management audit of small business firms.
MGMT 4613 Management Information Systems
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Identifying the manager’s responsibilities for efficient,
effective management of the organization’s information
systems resources. Developing strategies for the
successful discharge of these responsibilities.
Course Descriptions
MGMT 4633 Human Resource Management
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: MGMT 3473, PSY 1013
Provides students with an understanding of the
principles, policies, and practices related to procurement,
development, maintenance, and utilization of human
resources.
MGMT 4643 Production/Operations Management
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: MGMT 3473, G B 3713
Principles and techniques of management in organizing,
planning, controlling the operations of the firm (either
production and/or service oriented). The topics will be:
design decisions relating to capacity planning, product
design, layout of facilities, and selecting locations for
facilities; operating decisions relating to quality
assurance, scheduling, inventory management, and
project management. Class will periodically meet in the
computer lab. Students will use computer software
packages to solve problems.
MGMT 4653 Strategic Management
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MKT 3403, FIN 3473, MGMT 3473
Integration of economics, management, marketing,
statistics, finance, personnel, accounting, and other
interrelated subjects into an overall evaluation of the
policies of business.
MGMT 4663 Advanced Organizational Behavior and
Organization Theory
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: MGMT 3473, PSY 1013
Focuses on the dynamics of human behavior in business
organizations, with concentration on problems of
motivation and leadership. Emphasis is on the behavior
and performance of individuals and groups within
organizations.
MGMT 4673 Organizational Behavior and Theory in
a Global Context
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prequisites: MGMT 3473, PSY 1013
This course concentrates on the cultural and social
differences among major regions of the world and how
they affect management practice. Problems of
organization structure, motivation, leadership, HRM,
and others are addressed. Extensive use of cases and inclass
exercises; course project included.
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