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Supervisory Management (BUS 210)

Term: 2019-2020 School Year Summer Term

Faculty

William Francis Kiecksee
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I will be on campus Tuesdays and Thursday between 9:30am to 1:00pm. You can find me either in my classrooms or MC110D. My posted office hours are Tues & Thurs noon-1:00pm. Please email if you want to set up a specific appointment.

Education Background

  • B.S. Economics, South Dakota State University
  • M.B.A.  Finance, Carlson School, University of Minnesota
  • Executive Leadership Program, Stanford University

Professional Background

  • Owner, Sylvan Learning of Sioux Falls, Brookings & Mitchell
  • VP Global Operations, Flextronics
  • General Manager, Memphis Operations, Flextronics
  • General Manager, Brazil Operations, Nortel
  • Divisional Controller, Nortel

 

Description

Students will learn about the changing role of supervisors in today's business world. Trends such as downsizing, cost cutting, quality enhancement, employee empowerment, and increased diversity have complicated the supervisor's role. Students will learn decision making and problem solving processes and explore methods to achieve maximum productivity while maintaining a positive work environment.