Introduction to Management
| Title | Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων / Introduction to Management |
| Code | MIS-103 |
| Interdepartmental Programme | Management and Information Systems |
| Collaborating Schools | Informatics Economics |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600015135 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600125014
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Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600125014
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the basic principles of Management, to describe the theoretical framework of the Management operations and define the activities and roles of executives in the dynamically evolving environment of the organizations. Preparing the personal portfolio, each student is expected to satisfy the requirements of the interactive learning.
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
- 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)
The important and the role of Management. Organization as an open system. Environment dynamics of organizations, the internal and external of business environment. Historic evolution of Management. Management functions: Planning (process, Management By Objectives), Organizing (principles of Organization, organizational structure design, organizational charts, job descriptions), Commanding (motivation, leadership, communication, teamwork), controlling (process, types of control), decision making (process, techniques). Managers (tasks, skills). Case study analysis.
Keywords
Management functions, organizational environment, historic evolution, managers, case study
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- 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 | 39 | 1.3 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 90 | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 48 | 1.6 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 180 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written exams (60%), team assignment (20%), individual assignment (20%)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
- Report (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Πετρίδου, Ε., (2011) «Διοίκηση-Μάνατζμενττ: Μία εισαγωγική προσέγγιση», Γ έκδοση , Εκδόσεις Σοφία.
Schermerhorn R. J., Bachrach G. Daniel J. R. (2018), «Εισαγωγή στο Management», 2η έκδοση, Εκδόσεις Broken Hill Publishers LTD
Bateman T., Snell S. (2011) "Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων¨, 8η Έκδοση, Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα.
Last Update
31-07-2018
