BBUS 4135
Motivation and Productivity
3.0 Credits
Description
BBUS 4135 (previously ADMN 413) is an applied course which focuses on the supervisory aspects of management. The course emphasises a practical approach to the effect of supervisory practices on employee motivation and productivity by requiring your active participation in developing case studies based on your own work-related experiences. Thus, as current management practices and theories are introduced and studied, you will obtain a "real world" perspective of the material by being able to relate the topics to your own management style and to performance problems which may exist where you work.
Delivery Method
Delivery is self-paced, allowing you the flexibility to proceed through the course according to your own schedule. TRU-OL has no admission requirements and you can register for this course at any time throughout the year.
Prerequisites
A minimum of 60 credits of post-secondary education and a course in business management (e.g. MNGT 1211 (previously BUSM 121)) are recommended. Students must have sufficient knowledge and experience to complete questionnaires and carry out exercises involving observations, analyses, case studies, and practical applications pertaining to their job.
Exclusions
Students with credit for MNGT 2131 (previously BUSM 213) may not take this course for further credit.
Objectives
- Understand the causes of performance problems.
- Understand how to assess the effectiveness of management practices in your organization.
- Learn several current management techniques and practices in the areas of leadership, job design, goal setting and management by objectives, reward systems, communications and performance appraisal.
Course Outline
The course consists of six units of instruction which cover the following topics:
Unit:
- The Causes of Motivational Problems
- Job Design
- Leadership
- Goal Setting and Management by Objectives
- Rewards
- Supervisory Communications
Maximum Completion
30 weeks
Required Text and Materials
There is no required textbook for this course. Each unit, however, contains a comprehensive list of references which may be consulted for more in-depth information as desired and.students will receive other additional materials in their course package.
Additional Requirements
Students will need access to a computer to view their assignment files on the CD-ROM.
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Primary communication is through the course's email facility or by phone at a mutually convenient time. When you start your course you will receive the necessary contact information.
Assessment
You will receive a final letter grade for this course based on the marks which you earn in the assignments and the final examination. The proportion of the final grade represented by each assignment and the final exam is as follows:
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