B_MMi Managerial Minimum

University of Finance and Administration
Summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Naděžda Petrů, Ph.D.
Department of Economics and Management – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Bc. Kateřina Konupková
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
TThe aim of the subject is to build a knowledge base in the field of management and balanced leadership from a relatively broad point of view of managerial functions, so that the student is well equipped for the subsequent - already more specialized - subjects of the studied program, and to understand the overall context of management for the effective functioning of the company.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, the student will have the following professional knowledge. He will be able to:
to define, know and understand the essence and meaning of management,
introduce the concept of management from the point of view of management science and its developmental stages, explain the contribution of individual representatives to today's management,
explain and justify why management is necessary for all kinds of organizations, businesses, state administration, etc.
clarify why management requires a systems approach, specify management functions/processes,
get to know the role and role of managers, their typology, managerial styles,
understand the basic principles of balanced leadership, self-management, develop a personal development plan,
based on the variability of economic reality, define the reason for change management and approaches to change management,
explain the contribution of the CSR approach and philosophy, the trend direction of ESG,
explain the importance of ethical compliance in a business environment,
explain the difference between process and project management,
and explain the concept of innovation and risk management in connection with the competitiveness of the company, be able to describe specific company activities and activities within the framework of the Innovation Management Model, the lean business trend.
Syllabus
  • 1. Management – definition of the term, historical development of basic managerial functions.
  • 2. Historical roots of management. Managerial approaches applied during the existence of modern management.
  • 3. Functions of management: planning, organizing.
  • 4. Management functions: leading, motivating and rewarding workers.
  • 5. Functions of management: decision-making, implementation.
  • 6. Management functions: communication, control.
  • 7. Manager's personality, managerial styles.
  • 8. Basic principles of balanced leadership, self-management. Personal development plan.
  • 9. Change management, crisis management, risk management, lean management.
  • 10. Corporate social responsibility (CSR), ESG, business ethics.
  • 11. Project and process management.
  • 12. Innovation, innovation management. Society 4.0 - digitization, automation, robotization.
Literature
    required literature
  • VEBER, Jaromír. Management: základy, přístupy, soudobé trendy. Praha: Ekopress, 2021. ISBN 978-80-87865-69-9.
  • Petrů N. et al. Manažerské minimum nejenom pro majitele rodinných firem. Praha: Vysoká škola finanční a správní. 2023
    recommended literature
  • ŠPAČEK, Miroslav, ČERVENÝ, Karel. Kreativní metody v inovacích. Praha: Oeconomica Nakladatelství VŠE. 2020. 349 s. ISBN 978-80-245-2322-4
  • HUČKA, Miroslav. Základy podnikání a podnikatelský proces. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. 2021. ISBN 978-80-271-3041-2
  • KOUDELKOVÁ, Petra. Společenská odpovědnost firem a organizací: udržitelně o udržitelnosti. Vydání I. Jesenice: Ekopress, 2022. ISBN 978-80-87865-77-4.
  • JAROŠOVÁ, Eva a kol. Nové trendy v leadershipu. Praha: Management Press. 2020. ISBN 978-80-7261-479-0
  • KISLINGEROVÁ, Eva a kol. Cirkulární ekonomie a ekonomika. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. 2021. ISBN 978-80-271-3230-0
  • FOTR, Jiří, SOUČEK, Ivan. Scénáře pro strategické rozhodování a řízení. Jak se efektivně vyrovnat s budoucími hrozbami a příležitostmi. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. 2019. ISBN 978-80-271-2020-8
  • Dřímalka, Filip. Budoucnost nepráce. 2023.
  • Veber, J., a Švecová, L. (2023). Udržitelnost a udržitelný management. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. ISBN 978-80-271-0897-8
  • DVOŘÁKOVÁ, Ludmila a kol. Adaptace malých a středních podniků v sektoru služeb na podmínky Společnosti 4.0. Plzeň: Aleš Čeněk. 2021. ISBN 978-80-7380-855-6
Teaching methods
The lectures will usually contain a lecture part (theory, new knowledge including practical examples) and a practical part (case study). Part of the lecture may include continuous checking of knowledge, filling in self-assessment questionnaires, discussions on the given topic, group work, etc. Part of it will be giving ideas for reflection for home preparation for the next lesson.
The exercises will be focused practically on gaining knowledge using one's own judgments, they will be based on economic and critical thinking oriented to entrepreneurship, business, creativity, creativity, presentation and communication skills, an active approach to the world, an open approach to new forms of management, they will be in teams subjects to be confused from compulsory literature are solved.
Teaching in the combined study will take place in the form of a guided consultation, where, in addition to a condensed presentation of the topic, prior self-study is also assumed, so that subsequent consultation is possible.
Assessment methods
The course is concluded with a credit and an exam. Conditions for earning the credit: For full-time students: At least 75% attendance in practical sessions and active participation in the course. The credit is granted by the instructor: Mr. Blažek in Karlovy Vary, and Mr. Mentlík or Mr. Blažek (cPPPH) in Prague. For part-time students: At least 50% attendance in lectures and active engagement in the course. The credit is granted by Mr. Petrů. Lectures will be streamed and recorded via Microsoft Teams. Practical sessions may be streamed (at the instructor’s discretion) but will not be recorded. In-person attendance is preferred. Final Examination (6 ECTS credits) Participation in the exam requires: ✔ Credit must be recorded in the Information System (IS) before the exam date. ✔ Submission of the exam paper in the designated Submission Folder in IS. ✔ The exam will consist of a professional discussion on the proposals and recommendations presented in the exam paper. 📌 Exam paper guidelines: IS link Important Information for ISP Students Students enrolled in the ISP (Individual Study Plan) who will not attend regular classes or practical sessions will be required to submit reflection assignments as proof of continuous work. These must be submitted to the ISP Continuous Assignments folder in the IS before the exam. Reflection assignments (case studies) will be based on the publication: Petrů, N. et al. - Managerial Essentials Not Only for Family Business Owners, which is also recommended literature for the course. 📖 The book can be purchased here: Buy Now.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025.
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