OPM 445 - Management of Technology, Productivity, And Change

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

This course covers the basic concepts, techniques, and strategies of managing change in business organizations. Proactive and reactive schemes are examined in different business environments, and approaches for improving productivity and quality are discussed. This includes both quantitative methods and behavioral approaches. The main issues in adopting new technology are also discussed, including the decisions of development versus acquisition-"when" to adopt and "how" to implemeffectively a new technology. The trade-offs involved in each of these decisions are analyzed in detail. Prerequisite: MGT 210. Corequisite: OPM 352. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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