Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Development of Management Theory and Projects
Course Code
SZF_144
Branch of Science
Law
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Civil and Military Defense; Juridical Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lidija Juļa
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To create students' understanding of management processes and the principles of project development as a management tool.
Preliminary Knowledge
Successfully mastered the study courses realized in the previous semesters.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.During the study course, students have acquired an integrated set of knowledge, skills and competencies in management and project development. KNOWLEDGE: - Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of management theories, their evolutionary development; - Demonstrates originality and a scientific approach in solving management problems; - Able to integrate the insights of various management theories, to contribute to the creation of new knowledge in research and the use of research methods; - Acquires theoretical knowledge and understanding of project management processes in organizations.
Skills
1.SKILLS: - Can critically assess the current situation in terms of the theory and practice of management of organizations and institutions; - Can offer new solutions in terms of the latest trends in the management and development of organizations and institutions, emphasizing the issues of ensuring the quality of the organization's and institution's operations, as well as innovative approaches to be implemented in the institution; - Able to determine and analyze the main factors of the external and internal environmental impact of the project.
Competences
1.COMPETENCES: - Demonstrates a personal attitude to local and global issues regarding the development opportunities and diversity of organizations and institutions, demonstrates responsible behavior in solving these issues; - Able to reasonedly explain and discuss complex aspects of management theory with both specialists and non-specialists; - Able to demonstrate an understanding and ethical position of possible effects of professional activities on the development of the organization and society as a whole; - Can develop a quality project and manage its effective implementation.
Assessment
Individual work
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Participation in all course activities. To create a list of topical issues to be studied as part of the study course, an in-depth analysis of one issue and to be evaluated. Oral presentation of the prepared question in a group of graduate students. Developing, presenting, discussions, argumentation of your project application.
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Examination
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Requirements for completing the study course: active participation in classes - 50%; execution of independent practical works, their interpretation and evaluation - 20%; participation in discussions and analysis of topics prepared by other students - 10%; developed and defended project work - 20%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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2
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Management as an object of complex research. Psychological aspects of the leader's personality. Leadership roles (after H. Minsberga). Leadership.
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Management as an object of complex research. Psychological aspects of the leader's personality. Leadership roles (after H. Minsberga). Leadership.
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Auditorium
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2
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Manager's operating styles, their characteristics and analysis. Motivation of professional activity
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Auditorium
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Manager's operating styles, their characteristics and analysis. Motivation of professional activity
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Auditorium
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Power, its manifestations. Team and teamwork. The person and the group.
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Power, its manifestations. Team and teamwork. The person and the group.
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Auditorium
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Concept of the project in historical aspect. Need for project development, idea generation.
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Concept of the project in historical aspect. Need for project development, idea generation.
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Auditorium
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Possible sources of project financing. EU budget and structural funds. EU funding opportunities for projects in Latvia.
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Possible sources of project financing. EU budget and structural funds. EU funding opportunities for projects in Latvia.
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Auditorium
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Differences in the development of projects for institutions of different forms of ownership.
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Differences in the development of projects for institutions of different forms of ownership.
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Auditorium
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2
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Psychological laws of management and their analysis. Historical analysis of psychological theories of management.
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Auditorium
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Psychological laws of management and their analysis. Historical analysis of psychological theories of management.
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Auditorium
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Comparative analysis of management principles developed by different authors. Characterization and analysis of control functions
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Comparative analysis of management principles developed by different authors. Characterization and analysis of control functions
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Auditorium
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Characterization of the socio-psychological climate in the work team. Factors affecting the quality of the psychological climate. Characteristics of social psychological climate regulation options. Types of organizational culture and their characteristics from the point of view of different authors.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Characterization of the socio-psychological climate in the work team. Factors affecting the quality of the psychological climate. Characteristics of social psychological climate regulation options. Types of organizational culture and their characteristics from the point of view of different authors.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Analysis of the laws of power from the point of view of different authors. The art of gaining and holding power.
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Analysis of the laws of power from the point of view of different authors. The art of gaining and holding power.
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On site
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Auditorium
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The art of the management process based on emotional intelligence. The nature and characteristics of emotional leadership. Women leaders in the management process
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On site
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Auditorium
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The art of the management process based on emotional intelligence. The nature and characteristics of emotional leadership. Women leaders in the management process
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Creativity and innovative activity in the management process. Charisma and its role in leadership. Success strategies from the point of view of different authors
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Location
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Auditorium
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Creativity and innovative activity in the management process. Charisma and its role in leadership. Success strategies from the point of view of different authors
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychology of leadership from the point of view of different authors. Characteristics of change leaders. Characteristics of principle-centered leaders. Ontopsychology as a characteristic of the highest level of leadership
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychology of leadership from the point of view of different authors. Characteristics of change leaders. Characteristics of principle-centered leaders. Ontopsychology as a characteristic of the highest level of leadership
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Types of projects. Determining the goals and objectives of the project.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Types of projects. Determining the goals and objectives of the project.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Project planning. Stages of project development. Basic principles of writing a project application
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Project planning. Stages of project development. Basic principles of writing a project application
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Project budget calculation. Project cycle management.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Project budget calculation. Project cycle management.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Management as an object of complex research. Psychological aspects of the leader's personality. Leadership roles (after H. Minsberga). Leadership.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Management as an object of complex research. Psychological aspects of the leader's personality. Leadership roles (after H. Minsberga). Leadership.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Manager's operating styles, their characteristics and analysis. Motivation of professional activity
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Manager's operating styles, their characteristics and analysis. Motivation of professional activity
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Power, its manifestations. Team and teamwork. The person and the group.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Power, its manifestations. Team and teamwork. The person and the group.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concept of the project in historical aspect. Need for project development, idea generation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concept of the project in historical aspect. Need for project development, idea generation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Possible sources of project financing. EU budget and structural funds. EU funding opportunities for projects in Latvia.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Possible sources of project financing. EU budget and structural funds. EU funding opportunities for projects in Latvia.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Differences in the development of projects for institutions of different forms of ownership.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Differences in the development of projects for institutions of different forms of ownership.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychological laws of management and their analysis. Historical analysis of psychological theories of management.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychological laws of management and their analysis. Historical analysis of psychological theories of management.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Comparative analysis of management principles developed by different authors. Characterization and analysis of control functions
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Comparative analysis of management principles developed by different authors. Characterization and analysis of control functions
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Characterization of the socio-psychological climate in the work team. Factors affecting the quality of the psychological climate. Characteristics of social psychological climate regulation options. Types of organizational culture and their characteristics from the point of view of different authors.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Characterization of the socio-psychological climate in the work team. Factors affecting the quality of the psychological climate. Characteristics of social psychological climate regulation options. Types of organizational culture and their characteristics from the point of view of different authors.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of the laws of power from the point of view of different authors. The art of gaining and holding power.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of the laws of power from the point of view of different authors. The art of gaining and holding power.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The art of the management process based on emotional intelligence. The nature and characteristics of emotional leadership. Women leaders in the management process
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The art of the management process based on emotional intelligence. The nature and characteristics of emotional leadership. Women leaders in the management process
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creativity and innovative activity in the management process. Charisma and its role in leadership. Success strategies from the point of view of different authors
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Creativity and innovative activity in the management process. Charisma and its role in leadership. Success strategies from the point of view of different authors
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychology of leadership from the point of view of different authors. Characteristics of change leaders. Characteristics of principle-centered leaders. Ontopsychology as a characteristic of the highest level of leadership
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychology of leadership from the point of view of different authors. Characteristics of change leaders. Characteristics of principle-centered leaders. Ontopsychology as a characteristic of the highest level of leadership
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Types of projects. Determining the goals and objectives of the project.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Types of projects. Determining the goals and objectives of the project.
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Project planning. Stages of project development. Basic principles of writing a project application
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On site
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Auditorium
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Project planning. Stages of project development. Basic principles of writing a project application
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Project budget calculation. Project cycle management.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Project budget calculation. Project cycle management.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Babris, S. (2007). Intelektuālo darbinieku vadīšanas metodes un to pilnveidošanas nepieciešamība. Rīga: LU. (latviešu plūsmai)
2.
Balanced Scorecard Umsetzen (2004). Horvāth&Partners, Schāffer-Poeschel Verlag GmbH.
3.
Baron, A., Armstrong, M. (2007). Human Capital Management: Achieving Added Value Through People. Kogan.
4.
Barets, R. (2008). Vērtīborientētas organizācijas izveide: visas sistēmas kultūras transformācijas koncepcija. Rīga: Biedrība „Domas spēks”. (latviešu plūsmai)
5.
Grifins, E. (2008). Reputācijas vadības stratēģijas: situāciju, krīžu un korporatīvās sociālās atbildības vadīšana. Rīga: Lietišķās informācijas dienests. (latviešu plūsmai)
6.
Peter, F. Sorensen & Therese F. Yaeger. (2015). By: Gina Hinrichs & Cheryl Richardson a volume in the series: Contemporary Trends in Organization Development and Change.
7.
Kerzner, H. (2017). Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley. [elektronisks resurss].
8.
Trevors, L.J. (2009). Kā vadīt projektu. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC. (latviešu plūsmai)
Additional Reading
1.
Green, M. (2007). Change Management Masterclass: A Step By Step Guide to Successful Change Management. Kogan Page.
2.
Kiela-Viļumsone, L. (2006). Korporatīvās pārvaldības principu ievērošanas mehānismi. // Latvijas Universitātes raksti. 706.sējums. Rīga: LU. (latviešu plūsmai)
3.
Dāvidsone, G. (2006). Līderis – 21.gadsimta vadītājs.// Psiholoģijas pasaule. Nr. 2006/02. (latviešu plūsmai)
4.
Dāvidsonre, G. (2008). Organizāciju efektivitātes modelis. Organisation Development Academy. (latviešu plūsmai)
5.
Paton, R. , MaCalman, G. (2008). Change Management: A Guide to Effective Implementation. Sage Publication.
6.
Mullins, L.J. (2005). Management and organizational behavior. 7th edition. Harlow, England, London, New York and other: FT Prentice Hall, Financial Times
7.
Procesu vadības izcilības kritēriji: organizācijas novērtēšanas rokasgrāmata: 32 pārbaudes jautājumi un salīdzinoši piemēri (2007). / Kajs Lāmanens, Kari Tominens. Rīga: Latvijas Biznesa konsultantu asociācija. (latviešu plūsmai)
Other Information Sources
1.
A12 (reģionālais žurnāls). (latviešu plūsmai)
2.
Academy of Management Journal.
3.
European Journal of Work and organisational Psychology.
4.
Group and Organization Management.
5.
International Journal of Project Management