Describe the basic elements of a theory

The purpose of the Student Self-Reflective Essay is to reflect upon what one has
learned or how one has performed as compared with one’s expectations or
goals.
At the end of each course we ask students to respond to five (5) statements. In
your essay please respond in sequential order to the five (5) statements below.
There is no requirement for length when responding to each statement.
1. Descriptions of how you feel you improved your knowledge, skills,
abilities, and yourself in this session through this course.
2. Evaluation of the work you did during the session for the class and
explanations of ways you could have performed better.
3. Topics you have identified that you did not understand or were not
successful in trying to implement and suggestions you may have about
how to improve the course material on those topics.
4. Ways you might measure the future effects of what you have learned in
this course or your future progress/improvement.
5. State whether you achieved the course outcomes, (Student Learning
Outcomes stated in the Syllabus).

Reading to help complete assignment:
_______________________________ Course: Management Theory
Course Description: This course explores the field of management in theory and practice. The course also addresses the role of managers in the world of rapid change, increased competitive forces, and increased expectations for the successful performance of employees and organizations. The focus is on some of the ways and means of achieving desired goals. The student will leave this course with a solid background in the nature and work of management and managers. The focus of the course is applications of concepts to current workplace issues.
Prerequisite: None
Texts required:
No textbooks required. All course materials provided by instructor.
Contribution of this course to the program : This courseprovides a solid background necessary for the remaining BSBA courses such as MGT 312 Organizational Behavior, MGT 322 Managing and Leading Organizations, and MGT 399-Capstone.
Touro Library Instructions: When you access the resources through the readings page in the course, you will find that many of the readings are retrieved from the Touro library. For instructions on how to retrieve resources from the Touro library and/or to register for your personal access to the library, please click the following link: https://portal.tuw.edu/downloadsFiles/LibraryResourceAccess.pdf.
If you have problems retrieving articles through the Library, PLEASE contact the Professor and/or the Librarian (mary.smith@tuw.edu).
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
At the end of the Program, students will be able to:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management
Appraise the role of economics and management in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources available to organizations
Design a SWOT analysis for a variety of organizational settings
Assess the role of human resource management, including attracting, developing, and retaining a quality and diverse workforce in organizations
Examine strategies of marketing research in organizations to include the global business environment.
Analyze ethical and legal issues in managing organizations in a variety of settings
Use online databases to conduct statistical and business research regarding management and trends in organizations
Practice business communication skills that foster teamwork in an organization
Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of finance and accounting in business to make informed decisions about the operating performance and financial position of an organization or company
Module 1: Introduction
SLO 1: Describe the basic elements of a theory
Module 2: Managers in MGT theory
SLO 2: Recognize time frame of theory creation
Module 3: Employment and workplace theory

SLO 3: Identify the historical development of management
Module 4: Motivation theory

SLO 4: Examine management theories to current management case problems
Module 5: Goal theory
SLO 5: Apply management theories in the areas of leadership, motivation, and organization culture
Module 6: Labor relations theory
SLO 6: Interpret the important theories in the field of management
Module 7: Intro to Org Behavior theory
SLO 7: Analyze the current theories and studies in the field of management
Module 8: Contemporary MGT theory
SLO 1: Describe the basic elements of a theory
SLO 2: Recognize time frame of theory creation
SLO 3: Identify the historical development of management
SLO 4: Examine management theories to current management case problems
SLO 5: Apply management theories in the areas of leadership, motivation, and organization culture
SLO 6: Interpret the important theories in the field of management
SLO 7: Analyze the current theories and studies in the field of management
SLO 8: Evaluatethe level of analysis in a theory

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