Theory Adn Practice Administartion
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PETROCELLI COLLEGE OF CONTINUING STUDIES
MADS 6600: THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Spring 2012 SYLLABUS
CLASS Course number: MADS 6600 v1 Time: Monday 6 - 8:50Pm Room: Website: www.webcampus.fdu.edu
INSTRUCTOR Name: Jim Randall Office: Office Hours: Before class or by appointment Office Phone: 604-537-7951 E-mail Address : jim@raconteur.ca
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Work is the cornerstone of our existence. It accounts for a significant portion of expended energy - mental, emotional, and physical - and very often extends beyond what we do to who we are. Work imparts meaning, speaks to our values, provides an opportunity for growth, and addresses our social need to interact with others. The patterns of modern day organizations provide a springboard for the many ways in which work is accomplished and generate a wealth of ideas about the dynamics of organizations, systems, people, processes and policies that facilitate or impede the organizational mission. This course is organized around the conversation of the application of theoretical modes of management to private, public and not for profit organizations. The orientation of the course is applied organizational behavior which at its foundation is a quest for a People-Centered Organization guided by ethical conduct. The class will be taught in a seminar format with heavy emphasis on student participation, presentations and observations. The class has at the basis the student’s ability to observe and compare how organizations should operate and if there is variance in real work application.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The premise of this course is that students have some work experience and a basic understanding of organizational systems. With this in mind, the intent of “Theory and Practice of Administration” is to enhance student competencies and augment their existing knowledge in an interactive format. The course is designed to have the
PETROCELLI COLLEGE OF CONTINUING STUDIES
MADS 6600: THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Spring 2012 SYLLABUS
CLASS Course number: MADS 6600 v1 Time: Monday 6 - 8:50Pm Room: Website: www.webcampus.fdu.edu
INSTRUCTOR Name: Jim Randall Office: Office Hours: Before class or by appointment Office Phone: 604-537-7951 E-mail Address : jim@raconteur.ca
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Work is the cornerstone of our existence. It accounts for a significant portion of expended energy - mental, emotional, and physical - and very often extends beyond what we do to who we are. Work imparts meaning, speaks to our values, provides an opportunity for growth, and addresses our social need to interact with others. The patterns of modern day organizations provide a springboard for the many ways in which work is accomplished and generate a wealth of ideas about the dynamics of organizations, systems, people, processes and policies that facilitate or impede the organizational mission. This course is organized around the conversation of the application of theoretical modes of management to private, public and not for profit organizations. The orientation of the course is applied organizational behavior which at its foundation is a quest for a People-Centered Organization guided by ethical conduct. The class will be taught in a seminar format with heavy emphasis on student participation, presentations and observations. The class has at the basis the student’s ability to observe and compare how organizations should operate and if there is variance in real work application.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The premise of this course is that students have some work experience and a basic understanding of organizational systems. With this in mind, the intent of “Theory and Practice of Administration” is to enhance student competencies and augment their existing knowledge in an interactive format. The course is designed to have the