JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGING SMALL ENTERPRISES HR 3705 COURSE OUTLINE Objectives

The overall aims of this course are to increase both your knowledge of management and your ability to manage effectively. At the end of the course, you should be able to do the following:

Explain the differing approaches to defining management and the standard cycle of the management process. Analyze the role of managers in organizations. Assess the importance of managing positively in a changing environment. Explain the use of creative planning techniques for corporate innovation and growth.

Course Outline
Basics of Entrepreneurship Introduction to Management (Wk 1,2 & 3) What is Management? functions of Managers Characteristics of Managers Activities of Managers Roles of Managers Skills of Managers Characteristics of management Theories of Management Environmental Constraints on Managers (Cat I)

Leadership (Wk 4, 5 & 6)

Leadership Motivating Your Employees Managing Work Teams Communication Skills

Strategic Management (Wk 7, 8 & 9)

1

SWOT Three Types of Fore-castes The Steps in Strategic Management (Cat II)

Management and the Organization (Wk 10 & 11)

Organizational Structure and Design Organizational Objectives Human Resource Management

Corporate Social responsibility (Wk 12 & 13)

Arguments for and against Corporate Social Responsibility Cultural and Social Changes Influencing Management decisions Ethical Behavior in Management

Retail Management and Manufacturing

(Cat III)

Major Project (Wk 14) In the major project, you will:

Examine your views on management. Summarize the knowledge and skills you have gained. Present Assignments

Required Text and Materials

Robbins, S. Fundamentals of Management. 5th Canadian ed.. Toronto: Pearson Education Canada, 2008.

Additional Requirements
A computer with internet access.