Course: Management Techniques in Production Process

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Course title Management Techniques in Production Process
Course code KPV/MNT
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šimon Michal, Doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Theimer Bohuslav
  • Lochmannová Alena, Mgr. Ing. Ph.D. et Ph.D., MBA
Course content
The course is focused on gaining basic and advanced knowledge of management techniques needed to manage any team of people. In the seminars these theories, techniques and methods are discussed and applied on practical examples. Students will gain an overview of modern approaches to management and leadership, techniques and methods for effective self-management, creating, leading, coordinating teams and self-knowledge for the role of manager and leader. Emphasis is placed on understanding the integrity of the leader, a variety of basic tools for effective communication, creating the conditions for teamwork, using collective intelligence to achieve short and long-term results, and understanding the functioning of self and others (subordinates/supervisors/peers). 1. Manager vs. leader 2. New trends in leadership 3. Values and corporate culture 4. Sharing the company's values by employees 5. Time management 6. Planning, management and control of goals, SMART rule 7. Eisenhower's principle, priorities, urgency and importance 8. Coaching and mentoring, emotional intelligence 9. Communication of a leader, management of conflict situations 10. Understanding leadership integrity 11. Synergies and teamwork 12. Self-inflicted injuries

Learning activities and teaching methods
Interactive lecture, Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Skills demonstration, Seminar
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 40 hours per semester
  • Graduate study programme term essay (40-50) - 50 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 40 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to know the basic of organization managemet and the content of basic managerial functions
to know and to be able to use basic methods of managerial work
to know the backgrounds and management development
to know a to be able to use basic managerial competencies
Skills
to master the basics of self-management
to master basic managerial functions
understand to other people´s standard behavior and respond appropriately
efficiently participate in the organization management or its significant part
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to know new managerial techniques
to know basic methods of leadership, incl. basic knowledge of personality psychology, managerial thinking and managerial intelligence
to know the managerial competencies
Skills
effectively manage all your own activities
effectively communicate with your surroundings
managing the activities of the team members and teams
efficiently participate in the organization management or its significant part
create own managerial approach to solving problems
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Interactive lecture
Lecture with visual aids
Textual studies
Task-based study method
Collaborative instruction
Discussion
Skills
Seminar
Skills demonstration
Task-based study method
Discussion
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Project-based instruction
Multimedia supported teaching
Competences
Seminar
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Seminar work
Self-evaluation
Skills
Seminar work
Individual presentation at a seminar
Self-evaluation
Project
Peer evaluation of students
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Oral exam
Recommended literature
  • Covey, Stephen R. 7 návyků skutečně efektivních lidí : zásady osobního rozvoje, které změní váš život. V nakl. Management Press vyd. 1. Praha : Management Press, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7261-156-0.
  • Goleman, Daniel. EMOČNÍ INTELIGENCE. Proč může být emoční inteligence důležitější než IQ. Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7359-334-6.
  • Knight, Sue. NLP v praxi : neurolingvistické programování jako cesta k osobní jedinečnosti. Vyd. 1. Praha : Management Press, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7261-231-4.
  • Piňos, Tomáš. O komunikaci : 10 nejlepších příspěvků z Harvard Business Review. Praha: Management Press, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7261-497-4.
  • Piňos, Tomáš. Základy moderního managementu : 10 nejlepších příspěvků z Harvard Business Review / z anglického originálu The essentials ... Praha: Management Press, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7261-449-3.
  • Plamínek, Jiří. Vedení lidí, týmů a firem. Praktický atlas managementu. Praha, 2011. ISBN 979-80-247-3664-8.
  • Žák, P. Kreativita a její rozvoj. Brno, 2016. ISBN 978-80-87981-23-8.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Project Management Systems (2013) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer