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Management and Leadership

Summary

This course introduces you to the fascinating world of management and economics, where you will learn how modern organisations work. You will learn about key topics such as planning, motivation, people management and project management, which are the foundation of any successful team. You will also learn how to properly manage costs, create financial plans and evaluate economic indicators, which is invaluable for decision-making in companies. Attention will also be paid to current trends such as Lean production, innovation and ethics, which are key in today's job market. This course will help you link theory with practical skills that you will use in any profession.

Literature

[1] ROTHAERMEL, Frank T. Strategic management. Fourth edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, [2019]. ISBN 978-1-260-09237-0.
[2] HEIZER, Jay H., RENDER, Barry, MUNSON, Chuck. Principles of operations management: sustainability and supply chain management.Tenth edition. Boston: Pearson, 2016. ISBN 978-1-292-15301-8 .

Advised literature

[1] KOTLER, Philip a ARMSTRONG, Gary. Principles of marketing. 15th ed., global ed. Always learning. Harlow: Pearson, c2014. ISBN 978-0-273-78699-3.
[2] SALVENDY, Gavriel. Handbook of industrial engineering: technology and operations management. 3rd ed. New York: Wiley, 2001. ISBN 978-0-471-33057-8 .


Language of instruction čeština, angličtina
Code 345-3101
Abbreviation EKM
Course title Management and Leadership
Coordinating department Department of Mechanical Technology
Course coordinator Ing. Vladimíra Schindlerová, Ph.D.