B_PH_MNG_k Management

NEWTON University
summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/14. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Monika Motyčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Karolina Kutil (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Jiří Koleňák, Ph.D., MBA, LL.M.
Centre for Management – Academic Department – NEWTON University
Timetable of Seminar Groups
B_PH_MNG_k/01: Sun 15. 2. 8:45–11:55 PH Učebna 03, Sat 28. 2. 14:40–17:50 PH Učebna 05, Sun 29. 3. 8:45–14:30 PH Učebna 03, K. Kutil
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives

The subject introduces students to the basics of management. The starting point is the individual development stages and current schools and trends in management. Part of the teaching within the course is also the lecture presentations of external managers with the aim of motivating students to take a deeper interest in the issue. Case studies and assignments from the practice of business and non-business entities will be solved in the seminars.

 

Subject objectives:

  • to become familiar with the key concepts of management;
  • to orientate oneself in detail in the individual functions of management;
  • to consistently distinguish between different time horizons of performing management activities;
  • to be able to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge to specific real situations of a business entity.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the course:

  • understand the requirements for management at the level of a business entity;
  • distinguish and know strategic and operational management, management in a market environment, its position and application;
  • understand correlations with significant surroundings, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and methods that correspond to the range of professions in the field of management;
  • also acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for their future decision-making using the interpretation of relevant data within an unstable and unpredictable environment;
  • master the management of more complex professional or professional activities and projects using planning, implementation and feedback tools.

Syllabus

Main topics of the subject

  1. Development and essence of management.
  2. Effective or non-violent communication in the practice of a manager.
  3. Effective communication of a manager and conflict resolution
  4. Planning of development and activities of the organization.
  5. Internal and external analysis of the company. SWOT analysis.
  6. Organizational structures and delegation.
  7. Influencing and determining the leadership style.
  8. Motivation.
  9. Decision-making process - problem analysis and creation of variants.
  10. Decision-making process - sorting and evaluation of variants, implementation.
  11. Control processes, feedback and personality of the manager.
  12. Development of management thought trends.

Literature
    required literature
  • KOLEŇÁK, J., BENETTI, K. 2020. Podnikový management. Brno, NEWTON College. ISBN 978-80-87325-18-6.
  • VODÁČEK, L., VODÁČKOVÁ, O. 2015. Moderní management v teorii a praxi. Praha, Management Press. ISBN 978-80-7261-232-1.
    recommended literature
  • BLAŽEK, L. 2014. Management – organizování, rozhodování, ovlivňování. 2. vyd. Praha, Grada. ISBN 978-80-247-4429-2.
  • EICHHORN, P., TOWERS, I. 2018. Principles of Management. Efficiency and Effectiveness it the Private and Public Sector. Springer. 381 p. ISBN 9783319890074.
  • KOLEŇÁK, J. 2015. Osobnostní rozvoj pro manažerské rozhodování, Ostrava, KEY Publishing. ISBN 978-80-7418-223-5.
  • KOTLER, P., KELLER, K. L. 2013. Marketing management. 4. vyd. Praha, Grada. 223 s. ISBN 978-80-247-4150-5.
  • NĚMEČEK, P., ZICH, R. 2009. Základy podnikového managementu. Brno. NC Publishing. 143 s. ISBN 978-80-903858-7-0.
  • VEBER, J. a kol. 2014. Management: základy, moderní manažerské přístupy, výkonnost a prosperita. 2. vyd. Praha, Management Press. ISBN 978-80-7261-274-1.
Assessment methods

Credit: solution of a team project on a given topic and ongoing reports.

Exam: oral.

Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2025.
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