Courses in Management.
3 Semester Hours
In relation to the behavioral sciences, students will be expected to analyze business management problems in the areas of motivation, leadership, morale, communication, control, and ethics. The focus of this course will be on the effective use of human capital through understanding of motivation and behavior patterns, conflict management and resolution, group functioning and process, decision-making, and the importance of recognizing and managing change. Consideration will be given to the interaction of individual values, attitudes, needs, abilities and traits, and motivation within teams and organizations.
2 Semester Hours
This course begins with an introduction of the food and beverage industry and then develops the theme of shaping the food and beverage menu to best perform its function of controlling and directing a foodservice operation. The menu is the central theme which ties in with all management practices.
3 Semester Hours
This course covers every aspect of conceiving, opening, and running all types of restaurants—from fast-food to upscale dining. The student will be better prepared to deal with start-up issues and the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure ongoing success.
3 Semester Hours
This course is structured around contributions of the classical, behavioral, and management science schools of management using planning, organizing, motivating, deciding, coordinating, directing, and controlling functions as bases for discussion. Business ethics will also be included.
3 Semester Hours
This course provides the guidelines used in the management of the human factor of production in the business enterprise.
3 Semester Hours
This course focuses on the operation of the small business enterprise and concentrates on the difference between large businesses and the small business organization.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MG 261.
This course offers an introduction to the nature of supervision in health care. The concepts discussed, regarding the supervisor as "self", include delegation and empowerment, authority and responsibility, time and self management. The concepts discussed, regarding the supervisor and the employee, include leadership, motivation, performance feedback, recognition, counseling, disciplining, and conflict resolution.
3 Semester Hours
This course provides skill-based information covering supervisory principles, theories, human-relation techniques and decision-making skills that are required to manage a workforce to profitable results.
3 Semester Hours
This course centers on a specialized field of management that is useful for planning and managing complex work efforts. The project management process is a systematic approach that is comprised of four phases: concept, planning, implementation, and closedown. Topics include work breakdown structure, earned value, PERT/CPM/Gantt Charts, scheduling charts, scope control, cost control, change control, and resource planning.
3 Semester Hours
This course surveys both historical and legal frameworks of the labor movement in the United States and West Virginia and presents an analysis of traditional labor laws, NLRB law, state laws, and the impact of court decisions related to management. A historical perspective of the origins which impact union organizing, causes and goals of the labor movements, union structure and behavior, and the impact on production will be presented. Students will have an in-depth understanding of collective bargaining, strikes, labor negotiations, administration and enforcement of labor contracts, grievance process and arbitration related to managing an industry. The student will explore both labor and management approaches to solving employment disputes, avoiding grievances, and applying collective bargaining contracts in the work setting. Labor rules and regulations, and means to implement new standards in the work place, will be discussed. Effects of laws on individuals, employees, the industry, the community, and nation will be addressed.
3 Semester Hours
This course surveys both historical and legal frameworks of the labor movement in the United States and West Virginia and presents an analysis of traditional labor laws, NLRB law, state laws, and the impact of court decisions related to management. A historical perspective of the origins which impact union organizing, causes and goals of the labor movements, union structure and behavior, and the impact on production will be presented. Students will have an in-depth understanding of collective bargaining, strikes, labor negotiations, administration and enforcement of labor contracts, grievance process and arbitration related to managing an industry. The student will explore both labor and management approaches to solving employment disputes, avoiding grievances, and applying collective bargaining contracts in the work setting. Labor rules and regulations, and means to implement new standards in the work place, will be discussed. Effects of laws on individuals, employees, the industry, the community, and nation will be addressed.
3 Semester Hours
This course focuses on leadership, human resource management and ethical decision-making in an industrial setting. Leadership styles, organizational patterns, values, and skills for empowerment of individuals as they confront organizational challenges will be discussed. A primary focus will be on identifying emerging leaders, assuming responsibility within the organization, and empowerment to become a leader in the workplace. Students will analyze current management theories and styles including, but not limited to, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management and Steven Covey’s Seven Habits of Effective Leadership. Development of leadership skills related to an in-depth understanding of regulation in the industry, ethics at the individual and organizational level, setting objectives in the workplace, planning, influencing and motivating others, and managing for results is the expected outcome of the course.
3 Semester Hours
In relation to the behavioral sciences, students will be expected to analyze business management problems in the areas of motivation, leadership, morale, communication, control, and ethics. The focus of this course will be on the effective use of human capital through understanding of motivation and behavior patterns, conflict management and resolution, group functioning and process, decision-making, and the importance of recognizing and managing change. Consideration will be given to the interaction of individual values, attitudes, needs, abilities and traits, and motivation within teams and organizations.
3 Semester Hours This is a capstone course designed to assess the student's ability to identify, plan, implement, and evaulate projects. Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of methods, tools, and techniques used to plan, communicate, manage and control projects, resolve problems, and communicate results to upper level management. Assessment of the student's ability to work in teams to create and complete a major project for an actual industry is the major objective of the course.
1-3 Semester Hours Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair. This course presents classes in Management which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars, specialized or individualized instruction, and/or research in an area related to Management.