ADMS 3930 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Michael Porter, Carrier Corporation, Ecw Press

• School: York University
• Department: Administrative Studies
• Course: ADMS 3930
• Professor: David Weitzner

Document Summary

This course provides instruction as to how managers in intermediate positions within organizations should function to assist in the accomplishment of organizational purpose. The course focuses on the major managerial activities of planning, organizing, leading and controlling; considers broader environmental and societal issues; and covers topics such as decision-making, communications, project management and change management. The course is divided into three four-week modules. We will start by exploring purpose, principles and leadership in management. We will then move on to studying the process of managing the activities of a competitive firm, from planning to execution. We will end by looking at the challenges associated with managing change, innovation and political risk. The course readings are cutting edge articles that you will download from the york library, with the exception of two book excerpts that will be posted. The supporting videos can be accessed via the links below.