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context. Leadership is compared to workplace stress and its relationship
Major Electives management and the theories of to mental health. The strategies
leadership are considered as for handling counterproductive
workplace behaviors, such as conflict,
an evolutionary process from trait workplace bullying, and workplace
MGT 321 - Change Management theory to contingency approaches. violence, will be examined, along
Credit hours: 3 Leadership is examined as both with practical approaches and
Prerequisites: MGT 255 a relationship process and as an tools for dealing with these issues.
opportunity to shape an organization The discussion of motivational
This course provides students with that is capable of dealing with theories and their applications in the
a conceptual understanding of the growing public interest in workplace will highlight techniques
a framework for change using a sustainability. for boosting staff involvement in
series of contemporary Case Studies a safety-conscious environment.
and Readings. The basis of such a The course also offers students In addition, students will gain an
framework is related to the three a potential for self-assessment understanding of the legislative
primary forces for change namely and leadership development. The requirements for safety, health, and
technology, customers and the forces essence of leadership development well-being in the context of the UAE.
of globalization. The course considers is self-awareness and a number of
a need to articulate a vision in order opportunities are made available HRM 461 - Negotiation and
to respond to the opportunities to review values, competencies Managing Conflict
and constraints that are associated and skills that will contribute to the Credit hours: 3
with change in contemporary leadership development process.
organizations. The course accepts MGT 411 - Project Management Prerequisites: MGT 255
that change is a business benefit Credit hours: 3 This course introduces students
and focuses upon sustainable to conflict analysis and resolution.
goals that imply a “borrow to use Co-requisite: BUS 306 It teaches them how to accurately
to return cycle” rather than a “take This course is an examination describe conflict, how to assist
and make waste system.” Students of the knowledge sets, skills, parties in resolving it, how to
are provided with a diverse range of tools and techniques of project negotiate, and how to conduct
tools and techniques to implement a management, with an emphasis mediation. The emphasis is on
change strategy including an ability on how project management helping students in understanding
to help people cope with change contributes to the strategic goals and improving the conflict resolution
successfully. The role of a change of the organization.The course and negotiation skills required
agent is considered in terms of focuses on four of the knowledge in their professional careers. The
the competences and capabilities areas of project management (Scope course materials cover key subjects
required to manage the change management, time management, for effective conflict analysis and
process. The course addresses cost management, risk management management, such as the impact of
change as a continuous process and marketing feasibility). Tools for culture on conflict resolution, conflict
with the associated uncertainties, resources estimation and scheduling styles and conflict resolution tactics,
ambiguities and challenges that such will be applied in this course. such as collaboration, mediation, and
a situation presents. Relying on case MS Project software will be used negotiation.
study material and selected readings extensively during this course to
the course provides students with a apply project management skills and
comprehensive picture of how and concepts acquired.
why organizations change.
HRM 462 - Managing Safety,
MGT 422 - Management and Health and Well-being
Leadership Development Credit hours: 3
Credit hours:3 Prerequisites: HRM 313
Prerequisites: MGT 255
This course focuses on equipping
This course provides the student with students with the theoretical and
a detailed overview of contemporary knowledge required to effectively
leadership theory and practice address this rapidly evolving area of
and considers the nature of health, safety, and wellbeing. This
leadership in today’s organizational course will examine theories on

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