Study grade: 1.
Year of study: 3.
Compulsory optional subject

The aim of the course is to clarify the ideas, knowledge and experience of pioneers who they formed the form of management. The content of the subject is an overview of the origin and development of management, starting from its historical basis to current managerial theories and models applicable in business practice. Provides insights and contributions from renowned managers and pioneers for management development.

Course contents

  • Management as science, theory and practice.
  • Scientific knowledge in current managerial theory and practice.
  • Classical theories of management. Basics of scientific and administrative management. Bureaucratic model. Bata's management system.
  • Neoclassical theories of management. Psychological and social theories.
  • Modern theories of management. Pragmatic and empirical approach in management.
  • European and American management. Japanese management system. Ouchi's Theory Z.
  • Currents of opinion in the field of strategic management (Ansoff, Mintzberg, Porter).
  • Neoclassical and alternative theories of the enterprise. Managerial and behaviourist approach in management.
  • Baumoll's model. Williamson's model. Marris model. The model of an employee company.
  • Simon's model. Doyle's zone model.
  • Current trends in management theory and practice. Informatization of society.
  • New trends in the development and use of human resources, changes in the approach to people management.
  • Increasing economy, efficiency and performance with an emphasis on the added value of the company. Presentation of semester assignments.