Course detail

Management

FP-BMAEAcad. year: 2026/2027

Achiving knowledges of the term management. Core of the topic is structuralization of management according to the functions. Detailed explanation of individual functions. Planning, organisation, leadership and control.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Assignment to study programme types

Bachelor's

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Interest in the field, the ability to learn.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

For the purposes of classification, the standard continuous point-system is used, in compliance with the ECTS scale.

Students will be evaluated for the written project and its defense (max. 50 points) and oral examination  - case studies ( colloquium - max. 50 points)

Total 50 points for documents delivered and presented on seminars:

-Written document including the vision, mission and goals for one of the project and written plan for strategic, tactic and operative activities for the team and the manner how to control them, document will be completed by by pwp presentation (max 15 minutes, will be presented and evaluated on seminars). (max 25 points)

- Written document including the organization structure of their group with defined activities and argumentation of used principle. Defining the processes in the company including responsibilities and tasks and suggestion of functions in the teamdocument will be completed by pwp presentation (max 15 minutes, will be presented and evaluated on seminars) .(max 25 points)

Students work on documents in teams (4-8 members). The project is a team affair. It is up to the team members to schedule the work on the project.

Total 50 points for solving the case studies within colloquium. Case studies will be solved during the examination period within the announced terms.

  • Case study on the identification of the +/- of external environment
  • Case study on the identification and decision of bad organization and identification the mistakes



Checking the results of the team semester project and its presentation. Attendance at lectures and exercises is not obligatory but recommended. Students demonstrate their activity by the performance of the tasks for which the points are scored.

Aims

To be familiar students with the role of management, its concepts, content, structuring and methods.
Students will learn the basic approaches of management and its functions of planning, organizing, leadership and control.

Study aids

Lectures

Literature:

KINICKI. ISE eBook Online Access for Management. 10th edition. McGraw-Hill, 2021. ISBN 1265017751.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KINICKI. ISE eBook Online Access for Management. 10th edition. McGraw-Hill, 2021. ISBN 1265017751. (EN)
RAŠTICOVÁ, M.; KHATEB, F.; KORÁB, V. Management Theories and Practical Application. Brno: Akademické Nakladatelství CERM Brno, 2010. s. 1-179. ISBN: 978-80-214-4193- 4. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BAK-ESBD Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

What is management – definition
History of management
CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility
Planning
Organizing
Leadership
Controlling
System approach
Management of innovations
Process approach
Decision making

Exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Seminars are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

 

Professional Knowledge

  • understands the basic concepts and definitions of management and its role in organizations
  • is familiar with the main stages in the development of management and key management theories
  • understands the principles of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and their importance for modern management
  • understands the main managerial functions – planning, organizing, motivating, leadership, and controlling
  • is familiar with the principles of managerial decision-making and the process of innovation management
  • is oriented in the tools and methods used in organizational management

Professional Competencies

  • analyse basic managerial situations and problems within an organization
  • design a simple plan for the development or management of organizational or project activities
  • apply principles of work organization and team management
  • incorporate principles of responsible business conduct and sustainability into managerial decision-making
  • evaluate the outcomes of organizational activities using basic control and evaluation tools
  • identify opportunities for innovation within an organization

Professional Skills

  • formulate managerial objectives and plan their achievement
  • work with basic analytical tools used in management
  • communicate effectively within a team and when addressing managerial problems
  • make decisions based on available information and justify those decisions
  • present proposed solutions to managerial situations
  • collaborate in solving case studies and practical managerial tasks.

Self-study

70 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Individual preparation for an ending of the course

21 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer