ITP 280 - Managing Organizations in a Technological Environment

An introduction to the application of management principles to systems, people and organizations in technology-intensive industries. Students will learn managerial approaches to the business, corporate, and project levels of organizations; and discover contrasting demands of entrepreneurial and established technology firms. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing the intricate, multidisciplinary nature of the management of technology, including an understanding of commitment, team-based performance norms and decision making, conflict management, power sharing, self-directed team work and organizational alliances. Topics include the impact of technology on corporate strategy, operations, and decision-making and how emerging strategies/solutions/capabilities can be developed to create business efficiencies and manage organizational resources. The course combines conceptual and experiential approaches involving exercises, case studies, lectures, videos, and group work.

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Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Industrial Technology Professional