B_MMi Managerial Minimum

University of Finance and Administration
Summer 2027
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: Mgr. Petra Dovhunová
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 course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, principles and functions of management in their historical development as well as in contemporary practice, and to develop the ability to apply these principles in a dynamic, uncertain and technologically evolving environment.

The course focuses on the role of the manager, managerial styles, soft skills and personality-related factors in relation to planning, organizing, leading people, decision-making, communication, control and change management. Special attention is paid to responsible management, ESG principles, sustainability, risk management and managerial readiness for the implementation of renewable energy sources.

The course also addresses the impact of innovation, digitalization, automation, robotics and artificial intelligence on managerial decision-making and organizational management, with an emphasis on long-term stability, organizational resilience and ethical responsibility.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Explain fundamental concepts, principles and functions of management, their significance, interrelations and historical development in the context of contemporary organizational management.

  2. Identify and compare key schools and representatives of management thought and assess their relevance for current managerial practice.

  3. Analyse and apply the core management functions (planning, organizing, leading, motivating, decision-making, communication and control) in model-based and practice-oriented situations.

  4. Characterize managerial personality, distinguish managerial styles and evaluate their suitability with respect to situational factors, team characteristics, uncertainty and decision-making context.

  5. Reflect on own managerial predispositions and design a basic personal development plan focused on leadership, time management, prioritization, energy management and self-management.

  6. Identify and evaluate managerial risks related to change management, innovation, projects and crisis situations, and propose appropriate managerial approaches to their mitigation.

  7. Explain and interpret the principles of corporate social responsibility, ESG and business ethics, and assess their importance for long-term organizational stability, reputation and sustainability.

  8. Assess the role of management in the implementation of renewable energy sources and sustainable solutions, including related economic, technological, human and reputational risks.

  9. Evaluate the significance of innovation, digitalization, automation, robotics and artificial intelligence for managerial decision-making and organizational effectiveness, including their limitations and risks.

  10. Demonstrate the ability to work in teams, present arguments and communicate effectively through the preparation and defence of case studies, project assignments and practice-based managerial tasks.

Syllabus

  • Fundamentals of Management and Its Importance for Organizational Performance
    Definition of management, its role and significance for organizational effectiveness, competitiveness and long-term stability.

  • Historical Development of Management and Managerial Thought
    Major schools and approaches to management, their contributions and limitations in the context of contemporary practice.

  • Management Functions: Planning and Goal Setting
    Strategic and operational planning, goal formulation, prioritization and time horizons.

  • Management Functions: Organizing
    Organizational structures, allocation of roles and responsibilities, coordination of resources and processes.

  • Management Functions: Leadership and Motivation
    Managerial styles, motivation, teamwork, trust, engagement and performance.

  • Management Functions: Decision-Making and Implementation
    Decision-making under uncertainty, working with information, managerial responsibility and implementation of decisions.

  • Management Functions: Communication
    Internal and external communication, communication styles, barriers to communication and the managerial role in relationship management.

  • Management Functions: Control and Feedback
    Control mechanisms, performance indicators, evaluation of deviations and the role of feedback in performance management.

  • Managerial Personality: Self-Awareness, Self-Reflection and Self-Regulation
    Personality traits, emotional intelligence, values and their influence on managerial behaviour and decision-making.

  • Managerial Personality: Self-Management, Priorities and Time Management
    Self-management as a managerial competence, work with time and energy, and prevention of project failure.

  • Managerial Personality in Risk Management (I): Types of Risks and Managerial Decision-Making
    Business risks, uncertainty, managerial responsibility and the link between risk management, sustainability and renewable energy sources.

  • Managerial Personality in Risk Management (II): ESG, Sustainability, Innovation and Modern Technologies
    Risk management in the context of ESG, renewable energy, innovation, digitalization and artificial intelligence.

  • Seminars / Practical Classes

    1. Process of Exam Paper Preparation – Assessment of the Resilience of a Family Business (Company XY); Roadmap for the Implementation of Renewable Energy Sources.
      Timeline of the development stages of management, including key components and principles in individual periods.

    2. Planning and Organizing – Case Studies.

    3. Leadership and Motivation; Decision-Making and Implementation – Case Studies.

    4. Communication, Control and Feedback – Case Studies.

    5. Managerial Personality, Self-Reflection, Self-Management and a Personal Development Plan.

    6. Managerial Personality and Risk Management – Case Study.

Literature
    required literature
  • Petrů N. et al. Manažerské minimum nejenom pro majitele rodinných firem. Praha: Vysoká škola finanční a správní. 2023
  • VEBER, Jaromír. Management: základy, přístupy, soudobé trendy. Praha: Ekopress, 2021. ISBN 978-80-87865-69-9.
    recommended literature
  • PLAMÍNEK, J. Komunikace a prezentace. Umění mluvit, slyšet a rozumět – 3. aktualizované a rozšířené vydání. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. 2023. ISBN 978-80-247-0432-6
  • 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
  • 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
  • BEDNÁŘ, V. Standardní situace v managementu a jak je hrát. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. 2025. ISBN 978-80-271-5570-5
  • HROMEK, M. Umění řízení digitálních projektů. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. 2025. ISBN 978-80-271-5668-9
  • JAROŠOVÁ, Eva a kol. Nové trendy v leadershipu. Praha: Management Press. 2020. ISBN 978-80-7261-479-0
  • KOUDELKOVÁ, Petra. Společenská odpovědnost firem a organizací: udržitelně o udržitelnosti. Vydání I. Jesenice: Ekopress, 2022. ISBN 978-80-87865-77-4.
  • HUČKA, Miroslav. Základy podnikání a podnikatelský proces. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. 2021. ISBN 978-80-271-3041-2
  • KISLINGEROVÁ, E. a kol. Cirkulární ekonomie a ekonomika 3. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. 2024. ISBN 978-80-247-0809-6
  • Veber, J., a Švecová, L. (2023). Udržitelnost a udržitelný management. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. ISBN 978-80-271-0897-8
  • ŠPAČEK, Miroslav, ČERVENÝ, Karel. Kreativní metody v inovacích. Praha: Oeconomica Nakladatelství VŠE. 2020. 349 s. ISBN 978-80-245-2322-4
  • Dřímalka, Filip. Budoucnost nepráce. 2023.
Teaching methods
Lectures will generally consist of two parts: a theoretical part – presentation of fundamental and advanced knowledge of management, including historical development, contemporary trends, and practical examples from business practice; and a practical part – work with case studies (e.g., change management, application of ESG and renewable energy sources, innovations in management).
Lectures may also include: continuous knowledge checks (e.g., short tests, quizzes, reflective questions), completion and interpretation of self-assessment questionnaires, discussions on selected topics, group work and brainstorming, as well as assignments for reflection and home preparation for exercises.
Exercises will focus on the practical application of acquired knowledge and the development of skills through solving case studies and simulations of managerial situations, teamwork, presentations and peer review, training in economic and critical thinking oriented towards entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, development of soft skills (communication, self-management, leadership), working with topics from required literature and students’ own practice, and the use of modern digital tools and artificial intelligence (e.g., AI chatbots for solution design, simulation of decision-making processes).
Part-time study. Teaching takes the form of guided consultations that combine condensed presentations of key topics, prior self-study of literature and materials, and subsequent consultation with the lecturer, discussion, and sharing of experiences among students.
Assessment methods
Form of completion: credit and examination (6 ECTS).
Requirements for obtaining the credit:
Full-time study: minimum 75 % attendance at seminars and active participation in class (discussions, presentations, teamwork, solving case studies). The credit is awarded by the seminar instructor.
Part-time study: minimum 50 % attendance at classes and active participation in class. The credit is awarded by the lecturer.
Online teaching: Lectures will be streamed and recorded (MS Teams). Seminars may be streamed at the discretion of the instructor but will not be recorded. Personal attendance is preferred.
Requirements for the examination:
The course is completed with an oral examination. Admission to the exam is conditional upon: obtaining the credit recorded in the IS before the exam date, submission of the exam paper into the designated Assignment Submission folder in the IS: link here .
Content of the examination: a professional discussion of the proposals and recommendations presented in the exam paper, with emphasis on the student’s ability to critically analyze the problem and propose practically feasible solutions.
Special regime (ISP):
Students with an Individual Study Plan (ISP) who do not attend classes/seminars are required to continuously prepare reflection assignments (see link ) and upload them into the Assignment Submission (ISP Ongoing Tasks) before the exam date.
Case studies (reflection assignments) are based on the publication: Petrů, N. et al. Manažerské minimum nejenom pro majitele rodinných firem (recommended literature). The publication can be purchased at https://vsfs.publi.cz/book/3656-manazerske-minimum-nejen-pro-majitele-rodinnych-firem
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Late arrivals or early departures without an excuse to lectures, tutorials, and consultations will not be accepted.
If a student participates in classes or consultations online via MS Teams, it is expected that, upon the lecturer’s request, the camera and microphone will be turned on.
In the case of an individual study plan (ISP) and absence, students are required to prepare and upload substitute assignments for missed classes into IS/Assignment Submission.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025, Summer 2026.
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