NE_PH_CMT Contemporary Management Theories

NEWTON University
winter 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/1. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Dušan Sameliak, MSc. (lecturer)
Dušan Sameliak, MSc. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. PaedDr. Eva Ambrozová, Ph.D., MBA
Centre for International Programmes – International programmes – NEWTON University
Timetable
Wed 9:40–11:10 Zoom.Praha1
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
NE_PH_CMT/01: each odd Thursday 15:10–16:40 PH Učebna 03, D. Sameliak
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the development of management theories, key ideas, the main stream of thought, and important representatives of individual theories, spanning from the roots of management to the latest trends. Presenting the historical context of the development of management theories will enhance students' understanding of the concepts and their potential application in contemporary practice. The course establishes connections between current developments in the economic environment and the growing significance of the need for management in various types of organisations. Additionally, students will gain insights into the latest trends and prominent personalities working in the field of management. Course Objectives: - to become acquainted with the development of management theories and their key ideas; - to understand the concepts and their application potential in contemporary practice; - to comprehend the links between current developments in the economic environment and the increasing importance of the need for management in all types of organisations; - to become familiar with the latest trends and personalities in global management.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to management theories, basic concepts, historical excursion
  • Early management theories - the period before 1880 (F. W. Taylor, H. Fayol)
  • Early management theories - the period before 1880 (F. Gilbreth, L. Gilbreth)
  • Management in the period 1930-1950 (E. Mayo, M. P. Follett, L. Gantt)
  • Management in the period 1930-1950 (H. Munsterberg, D. Waldo, etc.)
  • Management since 1950 (R. R. Blake, J. Champy, S. R. Covey, etc.)
  • Management since 1950 (M. D. Pree, J. P. Kotter, P. Crosby, etc.)
  • Contemporary trends in management theory (P. Senge, G. Hamel, G. Taguchi, etc.)
  • Contemporary management thinkers (J. J. Astor, W. Buffett, A. Carneige, B. Gates, K. C. Gillette, A. Grove, S. Honda, J. Welch, O. Winfrey, R. W. Woodruff, E. Toyoda, ad.)
  • Development of Czech management thinking
  • Cognitive management and its potential for increasing the effectiveness of corporate management
  • Innovative approaches to leadership in the 21st century, leadership as professionalism, leadership and authenticity
  • Incorporating lectures by external managers is an integral component of the course to inspire students to delve deeper into the subject. The seminars will incorporate case studies and assignments drawn from the practical experiences of both business and non-business entities.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Zápočet: (prez.) min. 75% účast na seminářích, získání určeného minima bodů za aktivitu na seminářích a zpracování průběžných zadání; (dist.) odevzdání zápočtové seminární práce odpovídající stanoveným požadavkům Zkouška: (prez.) písemný závěrečný test + ústní zkouška; (dist.) písemný závěrečný test + ústní zkouška (v kontaktní či distanční podobě)
Language of instruction
English
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