Academic Calendar 2006 (old)» UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION» Management and Organizational Studies
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Management and Organizational Studies

Management and Organizational Studies Courses
 
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275a/b276a/b280F/G295a/b-298a/b305a/b306a/b310a/b
320a/b325a/b330a/b340E341F/G342a/b343a/b
344F/G352F/G355F/G356F/G360a/b361a/b362a/b
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386F/G395a/b-398a/b399405F/G406F/G410a/b460a/b
461a/b475F/G-478F/G485F/G495a/b-498a/b

Management and Organizational Studies (MOS) courses are equivalent to the former Administrative and Commercial Studies (ACS) courses with the same number.

Management and Organizational Studies 020a/b, Introduction to Management and Organizational Studies
Description: A multidisciplinary introduction to Management and Organizational Studies within the Faculty of Social Science.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS.
2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 022F/G, Introduction to Aviation
Description: This course is designed as a survey of Commercial Aviation. Topics include: History of Aviation Transportation, Flight Theory and Performance, Aviation Business, Human Factors, Canadian Airspace, Air Traffic Control, and Aviation Safety.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the Commercial Aviation Management Specialization of BMOS.
3 Lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 155a/b, Human Relations in the Organization
Description: An examination of the theories and applications of managing human relations and the dynamics of interaction within organizations.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 180, Organizational Behavior
Description: A multidisciplinary approach to the study of human behavior in organizations from the individual, group and organizational levels of explanation.
Antirequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 380E.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS.
2 lecture hours, 1.0 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 195a/b-198a/b, Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Description: Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 240a/b, Information Management and Decision Making
Description: A study of effective management of information as a critical resource in the organization and its relationship with the decision-making process. Topics include systems theory, classification of information systems, information management, decision analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Management and Organizational Studies 242a/b, Statistics for Management
Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to quantitative decision-making skills, with an emphasis on analysis techniques used in management. Topics include: descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, time series forecasting, and survey techniques.
Antirequisite(s): All other University level statistics courses at the 100 level or higher.
Prerequisite(s): One full-course or equivalent from Calculus 050a/b, 051a/b, 081a/b; Linear Algebra 040a/b; Mathematics 028a/b, 030, 031 and enrolment in a BMOS Major.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Management and Organizational Studies 275a/b, Business Law I
Description: An introduction to the field of business (commercial) law with emphasis on the principal features of Canada's legal system, the law of torts, the law of contract, and four special contractual relationships: the employment relationship, labor law, the sale of goods, and consumer protection.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 450a/b, Law 402a/b, 403a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS or Honors Specialization in Urban Development or Technical Entrepreneurship Certificate (TEC).
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 276a/b, Business Law II
Description: The study of business law topics including business relationships, special contractual relationships continued (law of bailment, restrictive trade practices, insurance law, law of negotiable instruments), real property law, creditor-debtor relationship, and special legal rights.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 450a/b, Law 402a/b, 403a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 275a/b.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 280F/G, Organizational Behavior: Theoretical Foundations
Description: An overview and evaluation of the most influential theoretical frameworks in the field of organizational behavior from its beginnings to the present. Applications to the workplace are examined.
Antirequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 380E, the former Administrative Studies 280F/G, 380E.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 295a/b-298a/b, Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Description: Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 305a/b, Human Factors in Aviation
Description: Psychology and physiology as they relate to human performance in a complex operating environment. Topics include pilot decision-making and crew resource management, interpersonal relations, effects of noise and vibration, pressure change, balance, motion sickness, jet lag, human factors in aircraft accidents.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd year of the Commercial Aviation Management stream of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 306a/b, Aviation Law
Description: The fundamentals of aviation law emphasizing factors guiding operational decision-making by aviation managers and professional pilots. Topics will include the regulation of aviation traffic and commercial and public airports, personnel licensing and training, general operating and flight rules, air transport regulators and associations.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd year of the Commercial Aviation Management stream of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 310a/b, Finance for Management and Organizational Studies
Description: An introduction to the role of financial management including financial markets and analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting and long-term financing.
Prerequisite(s): Business 257 and enrolment in BMOS.
4 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 320a/b, Marketing for Management and Organizational Studies
Description: An introduction to the role of marketing in the organization including information systems, corporate strategy, opportunities assessment, product differentiation, pricing strategies, distribution, communication and advertising.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 257 and enrolment in BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 325a/b, E-Commerce Strategy
Description: The digital economy and its impact on commerce is examined. Content includes theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to manage in the E-Commerce world; a survey of current trends in the digital economy; and a framework and methodology for analyzing commercial opportunities and threats in a rapidly changing digital world.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 330a/b, Operations Management for Management and Organizational Studies
Description: An analysis of the principles, theories and practices critical to managing an organization. Overview of analytical models and approaches to improving operating systems. Attention is paid to both service and manufacturing operations.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 257 and enrolment in BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 340E, Administration of Resources and Technology
Description: A study of the integration and application of the administrative processes to the human, physical, financial and information resources of the organization. Implementation of technology and the implications for the organization.
3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Management and Organizational Studies 341F/G, Research Methods in Human Resources
Description: An introduction to research design, implementation, and analysis in the field of human resources. Topics include: experimental versus non-experimental research designs, alternative research methods, qualitative versus quantitative analyses, individual versus group measures, ethics, evaluation of decisions made in human resources.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in third or fourth year of the BMOS program and one of: Statistical Sciences 023a/b and 024a/b, Statistical Sciences 135, Psychology 280E and 281, Psychology 282E, Psychology 283a/b, Psychology 284F/G, Sociology 231.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Management and Organizational Studies 342a/b, Compensation and Benefits Management
Description: An introduction to a systematic framework for identifying and designing compensation systems that add value to organizations. Topics include compensation system components, strategic and behavioral compensation frameworks, technical processes for compensation, and the implementation, management and evaluation of individual and group pay systems.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 343a/b, Training and Development
Description: This course provides an understanding of the role of training and the various forms training can take. Students develop a theoretical and applied understanding of training practices in Canadian workplaces as well as a practical knowledge of instructional design.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of the BMOS program.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Management and Organizational Studies 344F/G, Occupational Health and Safety Management
Description: An examination of managerial issues surrounding occupational health and safety practices and processes in Canada, with emphasis on the Province of Ontario. Technical, legislative, political and personal dimensions of the subject are examined, including managing a safety program.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 320a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 352F/G, Industrial Relations and Labor Studies
Description: The study of industrial relations from an organizational behavior perspective that provides a broad overview and social understanding of the relations between labor, management and the state in Canada.
Antirequisite(s): Sociology 469F/G.
Prerequisite(s): One of: Management and Organizational Studies 180, 280F/G. Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 355F/G, Women in the Canadian Workplace
Description: This course examines the distribution of women in the occupational structure; effects of class and ethnic differentiation on women's paid and unpaid work experience; and the social organization of work, including the legislative and social policy framework, management ideology and structures, and labor relations structures and processes.
Antirequisite(s): Womens Studies 251F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS or permission of the instructor.
3 seminar hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 356F/G, Contemporary Perspectives on Women in the Workplace
Description: This course examines the present status and experience of women in the workplace in Canada through comparative and critical analyses of several influential interpretative frameworks.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS or permission of the instructor.
3 seminar hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 360a/b, Intermediate Accounting I
Description: Theory and concepts of financial accounting with particular emphasis on financial statements, revenue recognition, and current and long-term assets.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 417a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 257 and enrolment in BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 361a/b, Intermediate Accounting II
Description: Theory and concepts of financial accounting particularly in the areas of current and long-term liabilities, shareholders' equity, employee benefits, and statement of cash flows.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS; Management and Organizational Studies 360a/b.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 362a/b, Introduction to Taxation in Canada
Description: An overview of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its effect on business decisions. Covers both personal and corporate taxation including different sources of income, deductions and credits that are allowed under the Act. The course includes coverage of the Goods and Services Tax system.
Prerequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 360a/b and enrolment in 3rd or 4th year BMOS.
4 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Management and Organizational Studies 372, Management Accounting
Description: Management and cost accounting to support the decision-making process in both profit and non-profit organizations. Topics covered include cost behavior, cost allocation, variance analysis, relevant costs for short-term decisions, long-term investment decisions, budgeting, management control systems, financial statement analysis and choice of accounting policies.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 307, Business Administration 407q, the former Administrative and Commercial Studies 366a/b, 367a/b, 372.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 257 and enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS, or Honors Specialization in Urban Development.
3 lecture hours, 1.0 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 375F/G-378F/G, Special Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Description: Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course available at the beginning of each term.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd of 4th year of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Management and Organizational Studies 380E, Organizational Behavior: Structures and Processes
Description: A multi-disciplinary overview of organizational processes and structures at the micro and macro levels and of organizational change. Applications to the workplace are examined.
Antirequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 180, the former Administrative Studies 180.
3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Management and Organizational Studies 382E, Human Resource Administration and Planning
Description: An overview of the theory and practice of the human resource management (personnel) function in the organization using an interdisciplinary perspective.
Antirequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 385a/b and 485F/G and the former Administrative and Commercial Studies 260, 382E.
Prerequisite(s): One of: Management and Organizational Studies 180, 280F/G, Psychology 164, 266a/b, Sociology 169, the former Psychology 264. Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 1.0 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 383a/b, Strategic Human Resources Planning
Description: An introduction to human resources planning processes in organizations. Topics include: supply and demand forecasting, succession management, job analyses, downsizing and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Management and Organizational Studies 384a/b, Personnel Recruitment and Selection
Description: An introduction to the theory and scientific methods of psychological assessment for the purposes of personnel selection, with an emphasis on the most current and valid selection procedures. Related topics include job analysis and competency modeling, recruitment, decision-making, legal and ethical issues.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS Program.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Management and Organizational Studies 385a/b, Essentials of Human Resources for Non HR Students
Description: An introduction to human resources management (HRM) processes in organizations. Topics include: history of HRM, role of HRM departments in organizations, basics in job design, staffing analysis, recruitment and selection.
Antirequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 382E, 485F/G, the former ACS 260
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 386F/G, Organizational Behavior: A Cross-Cultural Approach
Description: An interdisciplinary course dealing with organizational behavior from a cross-cultural or international perspective. Particular attention is given to theory and results of relevant comparative social and organizational research.
Antirequisite(s): The former Administrative Studies 385E, 386F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 180 or 280F/G, and one of Anthropology 020E, Anthropology 025F/G and Anthropology 026F/G, Psychology 020, Sociology 020, Sociology 021E.
3 seminar hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 395a/b-398a/b, Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Description: Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOSprogram
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 399, Internship
Description: Preparatory workshops and an 8-16 month industry placement to acquire practical professional learning experience. The course will be taught as a series of workshops throughout the year. Following the industry placement, interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on work undertaken during the internship.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 257, completion of second year of BACS/BMOS Program with a minimum average of 70%, and participation in Preparation and Training Workshops.
Non-credit, 3.0 course. Pass/Fail
Note: (1) Since Internships are not currently available to international students, they are not permitted to register in this course; (2) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (3) Successful completion of Management and Organizational Studies 399 will be recognized at the head of a student's degree transcript through the addition of the words "With Internship".
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Management and Organizational Studies 405F/G, Airport Planning and Management
Description: A study of airport planning and successful airport operation. Topics include the duties and responsibilities of the airport manager, regulations governing the operation of commercial and public airports in Canada and internationally, fiscal management of airports, forecasting methods, environmental issues and requirements, terminal building concepts, current and emerging public airport issues.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of the Commercial Aviation Management stream of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 406F/G, Airline Operation and Management
Description: A study of the organization and function of airlines and general aviation business. Topics include airline operational techniques, market research and passenger trends, route feasibility studies, scheduling, pricing and fleet selection strategies, operation and management of corporate flight departments, air cargo operations, and maintenance factors affecting profitability.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of the Commercial Aviation Management stream of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 410a/b, Strategic Management for Management and Organizational Studies
Description: Identification and analysis of problems and strengths in the organizational environment, using models from the social sciences. Strategies designed to deal with organizational challenges will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 460a/b, Advanced Accounting I
Description: Advanced financial accounting topics including international accounting and Canadian accounting treatment of intercorporate investments, business combinations, foreign currency transactions and translation, and entities in financial difficulties.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 427a/b, the former Administrative Studies 362a/b, 460a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 361a/b and enrolment in BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 461a/b, Advanced Accounting II
Description: Advanced financial accounting topics including Canadian accounting for partnerships, not-for-profit organizations and financial statement analysis.
Antirequisite(s): The former Administrative Studies 363a/b, 461a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 460a/b and enrolment in BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 475F/G-478F/G, Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Description: Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course available at the beginning of each term.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Management and Organizational Studies 485F/G, Human Resources Administration for HR Students
Description: Overview of the key theories and practices of human resource management (HRM) in different organizational settings. Topics include job design and analysis, strategic planning, staffing, performance management, training, development, health and safety, as well as other aspects affecting HRM.
Antirequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 385a/b, 382E, the former ACS 260.
Prerequisite(s): One of: Management and Organizational Studies 180, 280F/G, Psychology 164, 266a/b, Sociology 169, or the former Psychology 264, and enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS. Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of the BMOS program.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Management and Organizational Studies 495a/b-498a/b, Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Description: Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of BMOS.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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