Course: Systems approaches in Management

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Course title Systems approaches in Management
Course code KPM/SPM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Nosková Marta, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Pešík Jiří, Ing. et Ing.
Course content
Basic concepts and approaches of systems theory and cybernetics - an introduction and examples. Systems dynamics: feedback in the technical, social and economic systems, Synergetics, complexity, chaos theory, nonlinear problems, fuzzy systems. Applications in Management. Systems approach to problem solving. Case studies. Modeling and Simulation. Systems design: objectives, priorities, risks, ethical aspects. Systems monitoring, measurement problems in the socio-economic systems. Forecasts, scenarios, technology foresight. Technological and economic trends, competitiveness, growth and employment. System links in the globalization process. Theory of games in economy and management Knowledge-based society, innovation, learning. Soft Skills: creativity, problem solving,mind maps, intellectual property Industry 4.0, Society 4.0

Learning activities and teaching methods
Project-based instruction, Students' portfolio, Task-based study method, Seminar classes, Individual study, Lecture
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 40 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Follow interdisciplinary relations
Skills
Work in MS Windows environment
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Explain basic concepts and approaches of systems theory and cybernetics.
Apply the systems approaches to problem solving .
Critically evaluate the various solutions and case studies.
Model and simulate behaviour od dynamic systems.
Skills
To simulate complex nonlinear systems with feedbacks using program VENSIM
suggest alternative ways of problem solution, evluate their suitability and demands
Competences
N/A
N/A
Learning from practice using case studies.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Task-based study method
Project-based instruction
Individual study
Students' portfolio
E-learning
Multimedia supported teaching
Textual studies
Theoretical knowledge will be augmented by practical application in case studies.
Skills
Practicum
Skills demonstration
Students' portfolio
E-learning
Discussion
Competences
Task-based study method
Textual studies
assessment methods
Knowledge
Continuous assessment
Test
Project
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Seminar work
Group presentation at a seminar
Project
Competences
Peer evaluation of students
Recommended literature
  • System dynamics.
  • JANÍČEK, Přemysl; JÍŠA Marek. Expertní inženýrství v systémovém pojetí. ISBN 978-80-247-4127-7.
  • Janíček, Přemysl. Systémové pojetí vybraných oborů pro techniky : hledání souvislostí : učební texty. I. Vyd. 1. Brno : Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7204-554-9.
  • Kerzner, Harold. Project management : a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. New York : John Wiley & Sons, 2001. ISBN 0-471-39342-8.
  • Mildeová, Stanislava,; Vojtko, Viktor. Systémová dynamika. Vyd. 2., přeprac. Praha : Oeconomica, 2008. ISBN 978-80-245-1448-2.
  • Senge, Peter M. Pátá disciplína : teorie a praxe učící se organizace. Praha : Management Press, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7261-162-1.
  • Vodáček, Leo; Vodáčková, Oľga. Synergie v moderním managementu. Vyd. 1. Praha : Management Press, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7261-190-4.


Study plans that include the course
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