EK2MNM Modern Tools of Effective Management

Moravian Business College Olomouc
summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught in person.
Guaranteed by
Moravian Business College Olomouc
Supplier department: Moravian Business College Olomouc
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives (in Czech)
The course deals with modern tools for effective management. The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the methods, tools and systems that are by the professional public perceived as a knowledge base of successful modern management. Theoretical information are accompanied by practical examples and case studies. The course complements the knowledge of other courses and puts them into a holistic management context.
Learning outcomes (in Czech)
The course is based on the methods of presentation, interpretation, confrontation, methods of paradoxes, brainstorming, and participatory methods, problem-solving and case studies. Lectures are methodically based mostly on, information-receptive method.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • 1. Introduction, management, techniques, tools, methods, and management systems.
  • 2. Tools of strategic management (P5F, BCG, BSC, MBO, PESTLE, KPI).
  • 3. Tools for process, production, and quality management (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, TQM, Lean, Kaizen, EFQM).
  • 4. Change and innovation management tools (SMART, SWOT, CSF, Dephi, Pareto principle, three phases of changes).
  • 5. Marketing and sales tools (5K, TLM, Ansoff matrix, Kano model, CRM, VRIO).
  • 6. Tools of economic and financial management (BEP, TCO, EBIT, NOPAT, EVA, MVA).
  • 7. Tools of computer science and IT management (SOA, EUP, MMDIS, MSDM SERVICE are RUNNING, ASD, BPMN).
  • 8. Facility management tools (analysis of processes, insourcing, outsourcing, SLA, FMS, CAFM).
  • 9. Tools of project management (Gantt, network analysis, RACI, WBS, PMBOK, PRINCE2).
  • 10.Human resources management tools (personal audit, analysis of jobs, social network analysis, BEI, JWM, SSM).
  • 11.Risk and crisis management tools (CLA, CRI, ETA, FTA, FMEA, HAZOP).
  • 12.Summary.
Literature
    required literature
  • CERTO, S. C. a CERTO, S. Trevis. 2019 Modern management: concepts and skills. Edition 15; Global edition. Harlow: Pearson Education
  • FOTR, J., E. VACÍK, I. SOUČEK, M. ŠPAČEK a S. HÁJEK, 2020. Tvorba strategie a strategické plánování: teorie a praxe. 2., aktualizované a doplněné vydání. Praha: Grada Publishing, Expert (Grada). ISBN 978-80-271-2499-2.
  • MAŠÍN, P., 2020. Procesní management. [Praha]: Vysoká škola ekonomie a managementu, ISBN 978-80-88330-07-3.
  • MCGRATH, J. a B. BATES, 2019. 89 nejdůležitějších manažerských teorií pro praxi. Přeložil Hana ŠKAPOVÁ. Praha: Management Press, ISBN 978-80-7261-382-3.
  • PAWLICZEK, A., 2024. Modern Tools of Effective Management. Olomouc: Moravská vysoká škola Olomouc, o.p.s. SARTOR, M and G. ORZES, ed., 2019. Quality management: tools, methods, and standards. Bingley: Emerald Publishing, ISBN 978-1-78769-804-8.
  • STONE, Christine. 2023. The Modern Management Mentor: Next-Level Tools for New Managers. Wise Ink Creative Publishing. ISBN 978-1634896313.
  • ŠVECOVÁ, L. a J. VEBER, 2021. Produkční a provozní management. Praha: Grada Publishing, Expert (Grada). ISBN 978-80-271-1385-9.
    recommended literature
  • CHIAPELLO, È. and P. GILBERT, 2019. Management Tools: A Social Sciences Perspective. Spojené státy americké: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1108428958.
  • FOTR, J. a L. ŠVECOVÁ, 2022. Manažerské rozhodování: postupy, metody a nástroje rozhodování v dynamickém a nejistém prostředí. Čtvrté vydání. Jesenice: Ekopress, ISBN 978-80-87865-76-7.
  • HELMOLD, Marc. 2021. Successful Management Strategies and Tools. Online. Management for Professionals. Cham: Springer International Publishing. ISBN 978-3-030-77660-2. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77661-9.
  • Schmidt, T., 2021. Strategic Project Management Made Simple: Solution Tools for Leaders and Teams. Velká Británie: Wiley. ISBN 978-1119718178.
  • VRABCOVÁ, P. 2021. Udržitelné podnikání v praxi: dobrovolné nástroje (nejen) zemědělských a lesnických podniků. Praha: Grada, ISBN 978-80-271-3303-1.
Teaching methods (in Czech)
The course is based on the methods of presentation, interpretation, confrontation, methods of paradoxes, brainstorming, and participatory methods, problem-solving and case studies. Lectures are methodically based mostly on, information-receptive method.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Zápočet: zpracování případových studií, prezentace aktualit z oblasti managementu, reflexe ze studia odborné literatury.
Zkouška: písemná zkouška formou elektronického testu, alt. písemná příprava + ústní zkouška.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on completion of the course: Zápočet, zkouška
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught in blocks.
General note: Předmět je ekvivalentní k předmětu Moderní nástroje efektivního managementu, který se vyučuje v českém jazyce.
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