MANAGEMENT
(MGT)
Department
Chair: Niranjan Pati
416A Wimberly Hall, 608-785-8110
e-mail:
pati.nira@uwlax.edu
Professors:
Betton,
Pati, Pena, Reis, Ross; Associate Professors: Hench, Keaton, Kuffel,
Reinsch; Assistant Professors: Novicevic, Yazici; Lecturer:
Bowen.
The
department offers students the opportunity to attempt “credit by examination”
for MGT 205 — The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business. Examination
information
is available from the department chair.
(College
of Business Administration) —
The
Department of Management offers
students
three tracks which may be utilized to complete a major in management: general
management and technology, human resources, and international management* as
listed below:
24
credits. The student must take MGT 303, 305, 370, 395, 398, 408; plus two
courses from group I: MGT 300, 360, 399, 412, 428, 430, 494, I-S 320, 330; or
one course from group I and three credits from group II: MGT 400, 450, 452,
499.
Human
Resources—24
credits. The student must take MGT 303, 305, 385, 386, 408, 486; plus two
courses from group I: MGT 431, 483, 484, 485; or one course from group I and
three credits from group II: MGT 400, 450, 452, 499.
International
Management—24
credits.
The
student must take MGT 303, 305, 360, 408, 430, 431; plus two courses from group
I: MGT 405, 484; or one course from group I and three credits from group II:
MGT 400, 452, 499.
(All
colleges, excluding the College of Business Administration) — 34-36 credits,
including C-S 101 (or equivalent); ECO 110, 120; ACC 221, 222; MGT 205; MTH 175
(or 207), MTH 205 (or equivalent); MGT 308; MKT 309; FIN 355. Completion of six
of the lower level courses is prerequisite for enrollment in upper division
courses. Grades of “C” or better are required in ECO 110, 120; ACC 221, 222;
MGT 205.
MGT
100 Cr.
3
Introduction
to Business
Provides
framework within which to develop an appreciation and introductory
understanding of the nature of business and the relationships of the functions
of business to the environment of the American economy in which students shall
assume a major role. May be counted as an elective in the College of Business
Administration.
MGT
205 Cr.
3
This
course introduces students to ethical theory and decision-making models, as
well as the legal framework in which American business operates, the
substantive legal rules that govern American business domestically and
internationally, and the ethical and social responsibility implications of
business conduct within the legal environment. Governmental efforts to regulate
business activity by statute and administrative agency rules and decisions are
emphasized. Prerequisites: ECO 110 or ECO 120 and 30 credit hours.
BUS 230 Cr.
3
The
study of the scientific method as used in business and economics research,
beginning with the identification of the problem and culminating in the final
report. Analysis of the reliability and validity of data, effectiveness of
presentation and a critical study of the validity of conclusions.
Prerequisites: completion of the College of Business Administration English
requirements, C-S 101, and MTH 205.
BUS 240 Cr.
3
Introduction
to International Business
The
course serves as an introduction to the field of international business and
relates it to both the functional areas of business and to the basic
disciplines which define the international environment. Within this frame of
reference, the course focuses on the problems and opportunities which arise
when firms conduct business abroad.
300/400
level management courses are open only to those students who have been admitted
to the business program and students in business-related programs for which
such a course is specifically required.
Exceptions to this policy may be made only by the College of Business
Administration dean.
MGT 300 Cr.
3
Business
Communications
The
study of the theory of communications is illustrated and reinforced by many
specific applications in writing sales letters, credit and collection letters,
business reports of various lengths and kinds, and messages to employees, shareholders,
and the public. The resume, job application letter, and the interview are also
studied. Oral presentations are an integral part of the course. Prerequisite:
junior standing. Offered occasionally.
MGT
303 Cr.
3
Principles
of Labor-Management Relations
Instruction
develops the necessary perspective and the theoretical and legal structure
necessary to an understanding of current public policy and contemporary issues
in labor-management relations. The case study approach is used in studying current
applications. Prerequisites: ECO 110 or ECO 120 and junior standing.
MGT
305 Cr.
3
Business
Law
Introduces
the common law subjects of contracts,agency and torts; the Uniform Commercial
Code’s treatment of sales contracts; and criminal law issues relevant to
management decision-making. Prerequisite: MGT 205.
Behavior
and Theory in Organizations
This
course provides an introduction to Organizational Behavior and Theory. Emphasis
is on key individual and group level behavioral processes deemed essential for
effective management. They include perception, motivation, communication, and
group dynamics. In addition, the course covers some basic concepts of
organizational theory such as organizational structure and design,
organizational culture, and strategy and goals. Prerequisite: junior standing.
MGT 360 Cr.
3
International
Management
This
course focuses on the management of an enterprise engaged in international
business. Multinational corporations receive particular attention. Topics include:
why international business occurs; the nature and influence of the host country
environment on firms conducting international business; how international
strategic alternatives for these firms are identified and evaluated; how
control processes are utilized to support international operations; the
cross-cultural effectiveness of managers and managerial practices; and the
ethical concerns and social responsibilities associated with managing
international business activities. Prerequisites: ECO 120 and MGT 308.
MGT 370 Cr.
3
Management
of Information Technology
An
examination of issues that both MIS and non-MIS managers face in managing
information and information technology within an organization. The course is a
topics course and will, of necessity, vary from semester to semester to stay
current with the technological changes which managers would face in the
workplace. Topics include strategic uses of information technology,
technological trends and their implications, the relationship between organizational
structure and information technology, evaluation of the effectiveness of
information technology, end user computing, management of new and existing
systems and ethical and international issues. Prerequisites: I-S 220 and MGT
308.
MGT 385 Cr.
3
Human
Resources: Employment
Examines
principles and practices involved in recruiting, interviewing, selecting,
hiring and developing employees. Separations, transfers, promotions, EEO
considerations, privacy and affirmative action are considered. Prerequisite:
junior standing.
MGT 386 Cr.
3
Compensation
and Benefits Administration
A
comprehensive treatment of issues involved in compensation and benefits
administration. Issues involved are wage theory, job evaluation, job pricing,
types of incentives. Mandated and voluntary benefits, ERISA, legal issues in
compensation, cost, impact and future of compensation and benefits
administration are also considered. Prerequisites: MGT 308 and 385.
MGT 393 Cr.
3
Production
Management
An
introductory course in decision making problems in production. The course
includes the theoretical foundations for production management as well as the
applications of decision-making techniques to production problems in the firm.
Prerequisites: MTH 175, 205 and junior standing.
MGT 395 Cr.
3
Management
Science I
Introduction
to the quantitative models used in the private and public sectors. Topics
include linear programming, transportation and assignment models, project
planning, basic inventory models, decision theory, queuing models, and game
theory. Prerequisites: C-S 101 or 120, MTH 175 and 205, and MGT 393.
MGT
398 Cr.
3
Total
Quality Management
A
course designed to explore the nature of company-wide quality management. This
course critically analyzes the work of quality pioneers such as Deming, Juran,
Crosby, Taguchi, etc. Focus is on the functional integration and implementation
of quality management in manufacturing and services: management of process
quality, quality function deployment, strategic quality planning, human
resource and information system management to ensure quality, measures of
quality performance, Japanese approach to quality, and internal and external
customer focus for continuous improvement. Prerequisites: MTH 205 and junior
standing. Pass/Fail grading.
MGT
399 Cr.
3
Project
Management: Planning, Scheduling, Executing, and Controlling
This
course emphasizes the use of special tools and techniques in management to
accomplish the organizational mission through better control and use of
existing resources. It explores ways to harness cross functional synergy in an
organization to successfully plan, schedule, execute and control projects.
Prerequisites: MTH 205, MGT 308 and 393.
BUS
400 Cr.
1
Foreign
Study Tour
This
course and accompanying tour will give students an opportunity to gain an
in-depth knowledge of a foreign city and/or region. The class will prepare
students for international travel in general, and for the experience of
visiting selected cities/areas. The specific cities/areas to be visited may
vary by semester and by professor. Students are encouraged to meet with
prospective professors/leaders early so that the students’ interests will best
be served. To be taken concurrently with INS 226. Prerequisites: MGT 308, FIN
355, MKT 309, and permission of instructor. Notes: 1) class is open only to
those students participating in the class tour which will generally be for two
weeks and commence at the end of the regular semester. 2) students who enroll
in the class/tour will be asked to make a non-refundable deposit prior to the
beginning of the semester.
MGT 400 Cr.
1-3
Management
Forum
Emphasis
will be on examination and study of current management issues. Topics will vary
from semester to semester. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Repeatable for
credit — maximum 6.
MGT 405 Cr.
3
The
Law of International Business Transactions
Examines
the legal problems that arise when business activities and organizations cross
national boundaries and become multinational in structure, operation, and
scope. Specific attention is paid to the legal effects of international
business decisions; doing business in market, non-market and developing
nations; the movement of goods, people and information across national borders;
protection of intellectual property, international dispute resolution;
international contracts; and the extra-territoriality of U.S. law.
Prerequisite: MGT 205.
MGT 408 Cr.
3
Change
and Changing Contexts of Management
A
comprehensive exploration of organizational behavior in its complexity, noting
the impact of contemporary contextual variables and delving into systems theory
and the concept of the learning community. The underlying theme of this course
rests on the realization that internal and external change has become the
unique constant of organizational life. The course adopts a modular integrative
format introducing students to various contextual environments including
Management in a Diverse World, Management in a Globally Linked World, and
Management in a Technological World. Prerequisite: MGT 308.
MGT 412 Cr.
3
Emergent
Leadership and Team Development
This
course focuses on key differences between management and leadership and the
importance of leadership in the context of effective team building. The
emphasis is on organizational change and the role that leadership plays in
providing direction for this change. Collaborative and non-hierarchical
strategies that facilitate team building will be discussed as an alternative to
top-down behavior. The course will provide opportunities to think deeply and
systematically about the development of leadership skills and the creativity,
initiative and motivation critical to that development. Prerequisites: MGT 308.
MGT 415 Cr.
3
Current
Topics in Law
Examination
of current legal problems as they relate to business. Offered occasionally.
MGT 428 Cr.
3
Management
of Technology and Innovation
This
course focuses on the management of
technological innovation in organizations. It examines how the design of
an organization’s structure, internal processes, reward systems and staffing,
etc., can enhance the organization’s capability for technological innovation. A
combination of lectures, case analyses and independent readings will be used.
Prerequisites: MGT 308.
MGT 430 Cr.
3
Comparative
Management Systems
Comparative
management is concerned primarily with studying the similarities and
differences among nations in the context of management systems in different
countries. The focus of the course is on the interaction between sociopolitical
and cultural environments and management systems. This course seeks to
encourage future managers in a global environment to think in a global context
and be knowledgeable about the cultures, political economies and business
practices of other countries. Prerequisites: ECO 120 and MGT 308.
MGT 431 Cr.
3
Comparative
Labour Relations
Examines
the relationship between management, government, and employee representative
bodies from a comparative perspective. The focus is on the institutional
arrangements that exist between these “actors” in different social, political,
cultural,
and legal environments. A system perspective is taken, emphasizing the
development of labour relations systems. Prerequisites: MGT 303 and 308.
MGT 449 Cr.
3
Administrative
Policy Determination
An
integrated case study approach to the variables in management policy
determination at the overall level. The course will operationally apply the
principles, concepts, and methods of the College of Business Administration
core requirements to both actual and simulated case situations. May be taken
only in the semester of graduation. Prerequisites: satisfactory completion of
the core requirements, and senior standing.
MGT 450 Cr.
1-6
College
of Business Administration Internship
The
internship program as conceived and implemented is an unusual program designed
to provide an opportunity for students in the College of Business
Administration at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to participate in an
approved program with a cooperating business, governmental or civic
organization for usually 15 weeks of their undergraduate work. For additional
information, see internship description under the College of Business
Administration heading. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail grading.
MGT 452 Cr.
1-6
College
of Business Administration International Internship
The
internship program as conceived and implemented is an unusual program designed
to provide an opportunity for students in the College of Business
Administration at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to participate in an
approved program with a cooperating business, governmental or civic
organization for usually 15 weeks of their undergraduate work. Credit for
international internships can be received for only internships classified as
internationally related internships by Career Services. For additional
information, see internship description under the College of Business
Administration heading. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail grading.
MGT 483 Cr.
3
Corporate
Training
The
course examines principles and practices of employee training and Human
Resource Development in business organizations. Students learn to analyze
training needs and objectives at the organizational and job level. They also
learn about various instructional methods used in business. Differences between
formal training programs and on-the-job training will be considered. Methods
for evaluating training programs will also be discussed. The relationship
between corporate training and other organizational and Human Resource
management goals will also be examined. Prerequisite: MGT 385. Offered
occasionally.
MGT 484 Cr.
3
International
Human Resource Management
Examines
human resources practices in countries other than the United States.
Comparisons and contrasts with common U.S. practices will be made, as will
implications for multinational corporations. Specific topics may include:
staffing, recruiting, training, overseas transfers, performance appraisal,
compensation, and Equal Employment Opportunity issues. Prerequisites: MGT 308
and 385.
MGT 485 Cr.
3
Collective
Bargaining
Nature,
scope and historical background of collective bargaining in the U.S. Labor–
Management
sector covering organization of the parties for bargaining, procedures,
strategies, issues. Analysis of contents of labor agreements. Prerequisites:
MGT 303 and 385.
MGT 486 Cr.
3
Human
Resources: Current Issues and Policies
An
in-depth investigation of selected current trends and issues of importance in
personnel and industrial relations. An integrative, case-oriented approach to
the study of problems and policy in personnel and industrial relations.
Simulation exercises and case analysis are used in addition to lecture and
student presentations. Prerequisites: MGT 303, 385, 386 and senior standing.
MGT 487 Cr.
3
An
examination of current managerial issues with emphasis on the psychological and
social barriers which inhibit the effective performance of individuals in an
organization. The course examines the socialization of men and women as related
to leadership in working organizations and cultural perceptions of work roles
for men and women. The development of strategies for the attainment of
individual goals is also emphasized. Offered occasionally.
MGT 494 Cr.
3
Business
Process Re-engineering
This
course shows how to rethink and redesign business processes in order to achieve
dramatic improvements in critical measures of performance such as cost,
quality, service, and speed. Prerequisites: MGT 308 and 393.
MGT 499 Cr.
1-3
Independent
Study
Individual
reading or research under the guidance of a staff member. Open to selected
advanced students who have excellent records in the department. Registration
with the consent of the student’s regular adviser, the instructor and the
department chairperson. Repeatable for credit — maximum 6. Pass/Fail grading.