Course detail

Behavioural Skills for Managers

FP-bdmPAcad. year: 2025/2026

The main content of this subject is to gain relevant knowledge from the field of psychology and sociology which is necessary for effective company. Emphasis is put on interpersonal communication in the corporate environment and the ability to apply them in training activities in order to develop managerial skills corporate practice.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Zdeňka Konečná, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Management (ÚM)

Entry knowledge

KSA on the A level required.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Conditions for awarding the course-unit credit:
1) continuous fulfillment of tasks assigned during the simulation management game (10%)
2) written report focused on the teamwork and communication during the simulation game (30%)
3) team presentation summarizing the report from team work (20%)
4) Final Exam (individual): written test in e-learning (60%) - passed with at least 24 points

Conditions for ISP: To obtain credit, prepare seminar papers according to the assignment in the field of managerial communication. Assignment of work must be consulted at the beginning of the semester with the subject guarantor. Take an exam in e-learning. The date of the exam can be agreed with the subject guarantor according to the individual possibilities of the student.

Aims

Students will acquire relevant knowledge from the field of social capability and competence primarily aimed at social interactive patterns. They will have a clear idea of fundamental theoretical models and strategies of human interactions as well as their practical application. In seminars they will consolidate and develop their skills necessary to make the process of social interactions more effective in common situations as well as in demanding situations at work.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KUBEŠ M., SPILLEROVÁ D., KURNICKÝ R.: Manažerské kompetence. Způsobilosti výjimečných manažerů. 1.vyd. Praha: Grada, 2004. 184 stran. ISBN 80-247-0698-9 (CS)
ULRICH, D. Mistrovské řízení lidských zdrojů. Praha: Grada, 2009. 272 s. ISBN 978-80-247-3058-5. (CS)
VEBER, J.: Management - Základy, přístupy, soudobé trendy. Praha: Ekopress, 2021. ISBN 978-80-87865-69-9. (CS)

Recommended reading

PLAMÍNEK, F. Týmová spolupráce a hodnocení lidí. Praha: Grada, 2009. 128 s. ISBN 978-80-247-2796-7.
SZCZEPANSKA-WOSZCZYNA, K.: Management Theory, Innovation, and Organisation. A Model of Managerial Competencies. Routledge, 2021. ISBN 9780367485528. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BAK-MIn Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
  • Programme BAK-PM Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Zdeňka Konečná, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to the Subject: The importance of behavioral competencies for managerial work. The course concept, its main topics, and their interconnections. Overview of basic and recommended study literature. Setting the requirements for successful completion of the course.
  2. Self-Awareness and Its Importance for Effective Managerial Work: Personality and performance characteristics and their development possibilities.
  3. Self-Management, Self-Control, and Self-Motivation: Effective techniques.
  4. Effective Time Management and Procrastination Prevention.
  5. Effective Team Leadership: Life stages of a team, team roles, the leader's position.
  6. Leadership Styles, Principles of Delegation: Effective motivation, techniques for evaluating subordinate employees, coaching, mentoring.
  7. Effective Communication in Work Teams: Assertiveness, negotiation techniques, principles of effective meeting management.
  8. Stress and Its Impact on Managerial Performance: Relaxation techniques for improving managerial performance.
  9. Effective Handling of Workplace Conflicts.
  10. Specifics of Leading International Teams: Intercultural competence. Overcoming stereotypes and prejudices.
  11. Corporate Culture and Its Impact on Team Leadership.
  12. Behavioral Interviews and Their Practice.
  13. Final Summary and Evaluation of Acquired Knowledge and Skills.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Zdeňka Konečná, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to the Subject: The importance of behavioral competencies for managerial work. The course concept, its main topics, and their interconnections. Overview of basic and recommended study literature. Setting the requirements for successful completion of the course.
  2. Self-Awareness and Its Importance for Effective Managerial Work: Personality and performance characteristics and their development possibilities.
  3. Self-Management, Self-Control, and Self-Motivation: Effective techniques.
  4. Effective Time Management and Procrastination Prevention.
  5. Effective Team Leadership: Life stages of a team, team roles, the leader's position.
  6. Leadership Styles, Principles of Delegation: Effective motivation, techniques for evaluating subordinate employees, coaching, mentoring.
  7. Effective Communication in Work Teams: Assertiveness, negotiation techniques, principles of effective meeting management.
  8. Stress and Its Impact on Managerial Performance: Relaxation techniques for improving managerial performance.
  9. Effective Handling of Workplace Conflicts.
  10. Specifics of Leading International Teams: Intercultural competence. Overcoming stereotypes and prejudices.
  11. Corporate Culture and Its Impact on Team Leadership.
  12. Behavioral Interviews and Their Practice.
  13. Final Summary and Evaluation of Acquired Knowledge and Skills.