THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE

FACULTY SENATE

Senate Document Number 4207S

Date of Senate Approval 03/15/07

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

APC Document 41: Change Course Description and Title of MGMT 460

Effective Date: Fall 2007

1. Delete: On pg 179, the course title and description for MGMT 460:

Production and Operations Management (3)

Addresses the issues of production and delivery of high-quality, low-cost goods and services in an increasingly competitive global economy. A total systems approach is used to balance the emphasis between managerial issues and analytical techniques to strengthen both critical thinking and problem solving skills. Project management skills are incorporated into designing outputs and facilities, planning and controlling operations, managing quality and determining required resources. Prerequisite: MGMT 380; pre- or corequisite: ECON 306. Fall and Spring.

Add: On pg 179, in place of deleted entry:

Production Management (3)

Addresses the issues of producing, servicing, and delivering high-quality, low-cost goods and services in an increasingly competitive global economy. A total systems approach is used to balance the emphasis between managerial issues and analytical techniques to strengthen both critical thinking and problem solving skills. Prerequisite: MGMT 380. Pre- or corequisite: ECON 306. Fall.

Impact:

There will be no adverse impact or increase in resources needed.

Rationale:

The changes update the course description to more accurately reflect current content which has changed with changes in doctrinal thought, technology, and trends.