Atlanta Campus Catalog 2011-2012 - Mercer University

files of entrepreneurs, means of going into business, venture opportunities, and the financialaspects of becoming an entrepreneur. Extensive case studies and projects arerequired. Each student also develops a business plan.MGT 428. Leadership(3 hours)Prerequisite: MGT 363This course presents a study of the theory and practice of leadership, particularly as itapplies to concepts that deal with social interaction and interpersonal behavior and howthe manager influences others through leadership. Examples of real and fictional leadersare discussed.MGT 429. Human Resource Management(3 hours)Prerequisite: MGT 363. MGT 423 recommended.A study of the modern personnel function. The assumption will be made that the personnel/humanresource department has the responsibility of developing the humanresources of organizations. Topics covered include: recruitment, employee selection,training, performance appraisal, wage and salary administration, employee benefits, safetymanagement and collective bargaining.MGT 433. Labor-Management Relations(3 hours)Prerequisite: MGT 363.Examination of the historical development and current status of collective bargaining;identification of the role of the three actors (labor, management and government) in thepractice of collective bargaining; study of the impact of recent institutional, legislative, andeconomic developments on labor-management relations.MGT 450. Total Quality Management(3 hours)Prerequisite: MGT 363.This course explores the principles, tools, and issues relating to total quality management.Students learn the foundations of total quality based on the teachings of Deming,Juran, and others. The basic tools and techniques for quality improvement as well asquality design are explored as well as the principles of customer focus, teamwork,empowerment, leadership, and incorporating quality into the strategic process as a competitivetool. A comprehensive project enables the student to apply the concepts learnedin a real world setting. The goal is to study and improve a process within an organizationto increase quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and reduce costs. (MAC)MGT 472. International Management and Marketing(3 hours)(Cross-listed with MKT 472)Prerequisites: MGT 363 and MKT 361.Study of marketing and management issues facing business managers in an internationalsetting. Primary emphasis is on the study of the development and adjustment of marketingand management strategies within the framework of the diverse socio-cultural,political/legal, economic and other environments that exit in the world. Students may notreceive credit for both MGT/MKT 472 and BUS 364, in extended education.MGT 477. Special Topics in Management (Subtitle)(1-3 hours)Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and the consent of the instructor.An intensive study of some significant topic in management not otherwise covered in theschool’s course offering. Topics will be chosen in consultation with students who registerfor the course.MGT 478. Research in Management (Subtitle)(1-3 hours)Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and the consent of the instructor.STETSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS / 95