Course Information

Course Code:
Course Number:
Code Course Name Language Type
END 345E Evolution of Management Thought English Elective
Local Credits ECTS Theoretical Tutorial Laboratory
3 4 3 0 0
Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction
Prerequisites None
Class Restriction None
Course Description
Basic concepts and definition of management and organization. The setting of organization and management. The evolution of organizations. Perspectives on managerial values. Pervasiveness and importance of organization and management. The issues, characteristics and objectives of management thought. The description of organization theory as the foundation for management practice. The impact of contemporary cultural or societal values on management thought. Non-scientific management era. Management as an art. Scientific management era. Scientific dimensions of management thought. Major themes and trends in traditional organizations. Opposition to traditional theory. Critique of traditional view. The development of new conceptual schemes or paradigms. Influence of changing values on management concepts. Modern views of management. The future perspectives on management.