2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

MANAGEMENTMGMT 3305 Organization Behavior and ManagementPrerequisites: One of the following: ACCT 2301, ECON 2301 or ECON 2302An introduction to problems and decision making processes of organizations from abehavioral theory viewpoint. The level of analysis of the material is that of the individualmanager and groups within the organizations. Topics include personality, motivationand attitude effects on organizational effectiveness, decision making models, leadershiptraits and behaviors, stress management, and group and team behavior. The integrationof these concepts occurs within the organizational structures and processes. Emphasisis on effective management leading to effective organizations.MGMT 3333 Leadership DevelopmentPrerequisite: Permission of instructorIn depth overview of the behaviors and characteristics of an effective leader conductedthrough current readings from experts on management, leadership, and business andthrough the study of the habits of visionary companies. Emphasizes the importance ofinnovation while studying various ways of leading people and organizations to becomeinnovative. Examines common misconceptions about leadership and provides a practicalunderstanding of leadership by analyzing great leaders and their organizations.MGMT 3334 Issues in Environmental ManagementPrerequisite: MGMT 3305 or permission of instructorOverview of what all managers must know about the impact of environmental issueson decision making. Analyzes major environmental problems, environmental law andthe courts, enforcement and liability, major federal environmental legislation, cost andeffectiveness of solutions. Environmental liability for managers at all levels is a newand rapidly escalating problem.MGMT 3335 Managing the Global EnterprisePrerequisite: MGMT 3305 or permission of instructorFocuses on general management and integration of functional area skills needed tocompete in a complex international business environment. Case material addressesstrategic issues, operational practices, and governmental relations of multinationalcompanies. Key topics include identifying, developing, and defending an internationalcompetitive advantage; evaluating the international environment; and organizing tobecome a successful global competitor.MGMT 3336 Organizational TheoryPrerequisite: MGMT 3305This course provides the student with a foundation in the area of organizational theory.The focus of the course is on the structure of organizations and the interrelationshipof organizations and their environments. Emphasis will be given to theoreticaldevelopment, comparison of theoretical foundations, the assessment of empiricalsupport for the theories, current perspectives of management, and current frontiers inorganizational research. Applications of the theoretical perspectives to managementand to current organizational events will be discussed.Courses / 299