The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the core principles of managements. It discusses the nature and importance of studying management. Historical development of management thought. Pre-scientific management.Classical theories.Neo-classical theories.Modern approaches to management.Functions of management planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating and controlling.Decision making theory and practice/process.Leadership theories.Motivation theories.Communication process and practice.Group dynamics and informal organization.Time management.Management process.Moral and social responsibility of management. Provide some initial insight into the impact of management of construction industry and real estate organizations and how the principles enunciated apply to real estate management. Organizational theory, functions of organization structures, structural configuration of organization and design, span of control, organizational development; organizational conflict and conflict resolution; organizational change; technology; size; and organization – environment interface. Introduces the concepts of communication, team management, leadership and management style. It gives an over view of aspects of industrial psychology. Considers the different ways in which firms are organized to achieve their objectives. Human resource management issues are addressed together with aspects of employment legislation, Industrial Relations topics and Industry Working Rule Agreements.
