INTRODUCTION TO MANAGMENT
| Title | ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΕΩΝ / INTRODUCTION TO MANAGMENT |
| Code | IM-113 |
| Interdepartmental Programme | Interdisciplinary PPS on Informatics and Management (2014-today) |
| Collaborating Schools | Informatics Economics |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Eugenia Petridou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40000274 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600039888
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Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600039888
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the module is to preliminarily approach the basic principles of Management, to describe the theoretical basis of the Management functions and define the activities and roles of executives in the dynamically evolving environment of the organisations.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Basic terms-definitions, importance of Management at all levels of economic and social life and the conduct of business activities. The dynamics of the contemporary business environment (internal and external) with emphasis on the problems and challenges faced by the Management of Greek companies. The scientific basis of Management: Development of Management as a science – approaches – schools of thought – modern developments. Management as a system of the functions of Planning, Organisation, Administration and Control. Executives – Managers: Analysis of their roles, tasks, job nature and responsibilities. Capabilities, skills, competitive characteristics that executives and managers must have. Elaboration of Case Studies during the seminars.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ||||
| Seminars | ✓ | ||||
| Reading Assigment | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | ✓ | ✓ | |||
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Student Assessment
Description
Assignments/Essays (30%)
Final exam (70%)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
ΕΥΓΕΝΙΑ ΠΕΤΡΙΔΟΥ, (2011) «Διοίκηση-Μάνατζμενττ: Μία εισαγωγική προσέγγιση», Γ έκδοση , Εκδόσεις ΣΟΦΙΑ, Θεσσαλονίκη 2011.
SCHERMERHORN JOHN R. (2012), «Introduvtion to Management», 10th Edition, Willey
ROBBINS STEPHEN AND DECENZO DAVID (2009) “Fundamentals of Management: Essential Concepts and Applications”, 7th Edition, Pearson Education
Last Update
13-11-2017
