VSFS:BA_BM_2 Business Management 2 - Course Information

BA_BM_2 Business Management 2

Extent and Intensity

2/1/0. 7 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Ing. Miroslav Pavlák, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Ing. Miroslav Pavlák, Ph.D.
Department of Economics and Management – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Bc. Kamila Procházková

Timetable of Seminar Groups

BA_BM_2/cECPH: each odd Monday 14:00–14:44 E304, each odd Monday 14:45–15:30 E304, M. Pavlák
BA_BM_2/pECPH: each even Wednesday 14:00–14:44 E224, each even Wednesday 14:45–15:30 E224, each even Wednesday 15:45–16:29 E224, each even Wednesday 16:30–17:15 E224, M. Pavlák

Prerequisites

BA_BM_A1 Business Management A 1
The requirement for the completion of this course is completion of the course BA_BM_A1.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to build on the knowledge gained in the course Business Management 1 and to acquaint students with the basic processes of management of other business segments. Students will become familiar with the role of business owners and managers, the creation of medium-term strategies and the essence of operational management processes in finance, quality management, innovation, IS / IT, personnel, risk management and business restructuring. Particular attention will be given to the role of managers, their competencies and responsibilities in the management of key corporate activities. The lectures will be completed by a list of prerequisites for the managerial work of the relevant section of the company.

Learning outcomes

Students will be familiarized and learn what are the bases for strategic and operative management applicable to finances, quality, innovation, and personnel management. Students will learn what knowledge, qualities and competencies the managers of the particular departments should possess. Special attention will be paid to their role during controlling activities and during company crisis management. Theoretical learning will be added with real examples from real life. Students who successfully complete the course will be able to describe fundamental business processes based on strategic and operational management and controlling

Syllabus

• 1. The Nature of Management and Small Business Management 2. Managing Information Resources 3. Financial Management I 4. Financial Management II 5. Performance in Organizations 6. Operations Management 7. Production-Operations Management Systems 8. The Control Function 9. Designing, Planning, and Controlling Operating Systems 10. Competitive Rivalry and Competitive Dynamics 11. Management of internal innovative proposals 12. Digitalization and Human Resources management policies to support innovation

Literature

required literature
• BERK, Jonathan B. and Peter M. DEMARZO. Corporate finance: the core. Fourth edition; Global edition. Harlow, UK : Pearson Education Limited, 2017. eBook. ISBN 978-1-292-15833-4.
• DAVID, Fred R. and Forest R DAVID. Strategic management: concepts and cases : a competitive advantage approach. Sixteenth edition; Global edition. Boston : Pearson Education Limited, 2017. eBook. ISBN 978-1-292-14849-6.
• DOCKERY, Duong and KNUDSEN, Lureen.Modern Business Management: Creating a Built-to-Change Organization. 2018. ISBN 9781484232606.
• HARRINGTON, James, H. Innovative Change Management (ICM): Preparing Your Organization for the New Innovative Culture. 2018. ISBN 9780815370789
• HITCHNER, James R. Financial valuation workbook: step-by-step exercises and tests to help you master financial valuation. Fourth edition with website. Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2017. eBook. ISBN 978-1-119-31247-5.
• KIMBALL, David. Cases in human resource management: David Kimball. Los Angeles: SAGE, 2017. eBook. ISBN 978-1-5063-3214-7.
• KIRAN, D.R. Total quality management: key concepts and case studies. Oxford, UK : Butterworth Heinemann, 2017. eBook. ISBN 978-0-12-811035-5.
• NOE, Raymond A., John R. HOLLENBECK, Barry GERHART a Patrick M. WRIGHT. Human resource management: gaining a competitive advantage. 10e. New York: McGraw Hill, c2017. eBook. ISBN 978-1-259-25506-9.
• RIDLEY, Matt. How Innovation Works: And Why It Flourishes in Freedom. Kindle Edition. Harper. 2020. 414 p. (e-book).
• TROMP, Jolana G. et al. Emerging Extended Reality Technologies for Industry 4.0: Early Experiences with Conception, Design, Implementation, Evaluation and Deployment. Wiley-Scrivener. 2020. 244 p. ISBN 978-1119654636.

recommended literature
• The Art of Service. Supplier Quality Management A Complete Guide - 2021 Edition Paperback. Supplier Quality Management Publishing. 2020. 313 p. ISBN 978-1867444374.
• SCHMIEDER, Joe. Innovation in the Family Business: Succeeding Through Generations. Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan. 2014. eBook. ISBN 9781137386236.

Teaching methods

Teaching in full-time form of study will be based on interactive lectures, within which the theory will be explained by practical examples, on the basis of which the student will create an idea of the factual role of business management for its successful development. Lectures will give discussions on the topic, group work, etc. The assignment of tasks for home preparation for the next lessons will also be part of the lectures. Combined study will take place in the form of a controlled consultation. It assumes continuous preparation of students for managed group consultations, which will focus on practical applications aiming at optimal use of knowledge from the subject in the company practice.
Teaching in the distance form of study will be realized in the form of tutorials, continuous consultation and control of the fulfillment of ongoing tasks, tests.

Assessment methods

The subject is finished with a CREDIT and TEST. Completion CONDITIONS to get CREDIT for both full and part-time study form: Active participation in the lectures [= active listening, discussing, reading, analyzing& interpreting of economic articles or case study results, presence at lectures]. Compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study, compulsory tutorial participation is 50% in part-time study. Team case study elaboration & it’s active professional presentation (topics of case study must be agreed with lecturer at the beginning of semester). Min 10 pages. !!! Deadline for sending your seminar work to me: one week before passing exam !!! Completion CONDITIONS to pass the EXAM for both full and part-time study form: Knowledge test (knowledge test: written, combination of open and multiple choice questions, expecting brief answers to make it clear if you understand the principles and terminology of Business management. 6 questions. To pass the examination student must achieve at least 50% correct answers).
Completion conditions for ISP students are following: 1. to pass the exam test under the above mentioned conditions 2. to write a seminar work.
Distance learning: The conditions for completing the course are as follows: 1. passing the exam test 2. Credit is tied to participation in tutorials (but not only attendance, but active participation in tutorial, discussion, interaction, argumentation) and defending the seminar work.
Students of all forms of teaching (full-time, part-time, distance): late attendance during classes will not be accepted, and if classes are conducted through Microsoft Teams, it is expected that the camera and microphone will be turned on when prompted by a tutor.

Language of instruction

English

Follow-Up Courses

• NA_CIM Change & Innovation Management

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin KS/semestr.

Teacher's information

Students of all forms of teaching (full-time, part-time, distance): late attendance during classes will not be accepted, and if classes are conducted through Microsoft Teams, it is expected that the camera and microphone will be turned on when prompted by a tutor.

For consultation hours please contact teacher by email. Also is possible have a consultation before and after finishing course.

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