Critical Thinking for Decision Making

Catalog description

An introduction to the issues related to managerial problem solving, planning, decision making and implementation in complex organizations. The goal of the course is to help students think systematically about the practice of general management and how managers translate ideas into action. The types of decisions faced by executives and the various approaches available to managers for solving cross-functional, organizational-wide problems are examined. Students learn and practice essential skills required of general managers including critical thinking, problem solving, and oral and written communication.