BIN 2803 Management in small and medium-sized organizations
BIN 2803 Management in small and medium-sized organizations
Management has many diverse, composite and demanding challenges in small and medium-sized companies, in smaller business units in larger chains and in self-managed units of larger organizations. This course is designed to give managers from these kinds of organizations a wide and result-oriented base of skills and competence in the area of management and HR. Participants will be brought up to date with regard to modern management, the hiring of new employees, motivation, creative thinking and conflict resolution. As a part of the course, manager assessments developed by the course responsible are carried out. The purpose of the course is to enhance managers understanding of the demands of management, to improve their leadership skills on the basis theories on modern management and to increase competencies within relevant thematic structures.
At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to account for concepts central to modern management research. Participants will also adopt competencies with regard to their own management styles and how they can improve these on the basis of modern management research. Examples of concepts that will be in focus are leadership style, transformation management, self-management, management and administration, job interviewing, teaching and training and motivation.
At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to incorporate their knowledge of modern management into their own management styles. This includes the application of competencies that impact change-oriented management, result-oriented management and relation-oriented management. Participants will be able to carry out productive job interviews and contribute to constructive conflict resolution. Moreover, they will be able to give their own colleagues insight into self-management.
At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to pose critical questions to, and reflect over, their own work and (b) central presuppositions and assumptions in the area of management theory.
Part 1: Introduction
Reading:
Perspectives, Chpts. 1-7
Chapter on personality from the compendium
Day 1
Get to know the other participants
Knowledge of effective management what do we know about this after 100 years of research?
Analysis of the demands put on the management of participants own activities.
Day 2
Knowledge of your own assumptions for effective management (personal preferences and attitudes) and analysis of them
Knowledge of your own management style (360 degree assessment) and analysis of it.
Development of your own action plan for further work on your knowledge and competence.
Part 2: Training in development-oriented management
Reading:
Perspectives, Chpts. 8-15
Chapter on motivation from the compendium
Day 1
Self-management as a method for goal-oriented change.
Training in change, inspiration and vision.
Training in goal and result orientation.
Work with cases.
Day 2
Training in relations skills: Development by teaching others self-management.
Knowledge of motivation: What motivates you and your colleagues?
Work with cases.
The importance of carrying out the right hiring procedures.
The job interview.
Part 3: The job of the manager
Reading:
The rest of the compendium (Conflict, Stress, Creativity), as well as review of the syllabus with the exam in mind.
Day 1
Conflict resolution. Mastering stress
Day 2
Creative problem-solving in daily life.
Conclusion and summing up.
Exam preparation.
The course consists of 42 hours (6 seven-hour course days), comprised of lectures, discussion, exercises and reflection. It is expected that the student will come prepared to each lecture on the basis of the information provided by the lecturer. Participant activities (work on cases between the modules), work on the syllabus, teaching and the Term paper,l 72represent a total time allocation of 200 hours
Higher Education Entrance Qualification
No specific previous knowledge of management theory is required, although interest in the subject is a must.
| Exam category | Weight | Invigilation | Duration | Grouping | Comment exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam category: Submission Form of assessment: Written submission Exam code: BIN 28031 Grading scale: ECTS Grading rules: Internal and external examiner Resit: Examination when next scheduled course | 90 | No | 72 Hour(s) | Individual | |
| Exam category: Submission Form of assessment: Written submission Exam code: BIN 28031 Grading scale: ECTS Grading rules: Internal and external examiner Resit: Examination when next scheduled course | 5 | No | 1 Semester(s) | Individual | |
| Exam category: Submission Form of assessment: Written submission Exam code: BIN 28031 Grading scale: ECTS Grading rules: Internal and external examiner Resit: Examination when next scheduled course | 5 | No | 1 Semester(s) | Individual |
A course of 1 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of 26-30 hours. Therefore a course of 7,5 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of at least 200 hours.