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Fundamentals of Management
The course will enable students to -
- Give insight about the fundamental concepts of management.
- Develop an understand the nature and different functions of management
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ATG/BSG/FSG 122 |
Fundamentals of Management (Theory) |
The students will be able to – CO6: Understand the Principles of Management which will enable the student to gain valuable insight into the workings of business organizations. Also to Discuss and communicate the management evolution and how it will affect future managers. Moreover to Observe and evaluate the influence of historical forces on the current practice of management CO7: Practice the process of management's five functions and have an insight of Planning & Decision Making as the primary function of Management CO8: Describe what an organization is and identify its characteristics and also will learn about the various forms of organizational structure. Also to define what an informal and formal organization is and how it operates through informal groups and the grapevine. Moreover to explain how decentralization follows from delegation with the understanding of span of management and to explain how it affects an organization CO9: Explain the objectives and uses of Manpower Planning, job analysis etc and to Describe the processes of recruiting, employee selection, and Training. CO10: Gather and analyze both qualitative and quantitative information to isolate issues and formulate best control methods. |
Approach in teaching Class room Lecture (Theory/ Using Power point Presentation) /Discussions using Leading Case laws/ Learning activities for students Role Play activities/ Moot Court/Group Discussions/ Class presentation |
Class participation, tutorial assignments and presentations, class tests, C A Test, Semester End Exams. |
Management: introduction
Concept, Meaning, Nature, Scope, and significance, Principles of Management, Management Functions, Roles and Skills of a manager
Development of Management Thought: (Brief study)
Management in ancient civilizations, Management during the Medieval Period, Management during Industrial Revolution, The Period of Systematic Development of Schools of Management Thought
Planning: Concept, Types and Process; Principles of Planning, MBO
Decision Making: Types and process
Organizing: Concept, Types, Process and Principles, Various forms of Organizational structures and their merits-demerits, Formal and informal Organization, merits and demerits, Delegation of Authority, Span of control, Centralization and Decentralization
Staffing: Manpower planning, Job analysis-job specification, job description, Recruitment, Sources of recruitment, Selection process, Training-objectives & methods
Directing:Meaning, Importance , Principles & Techniques of directing
Controlling:Nature of control in organizations, Types of control, Steps in the control process, Controlling Techniques, Characteristics of Good Control System, Problems and Limitations of Control, MBE
1. Koontz and Wechrich H, Essentials of Management, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
2. Stoner, Freeman, and Gilbert, Management, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
3. Heinz Weihrich, Harold Koontz, Management A Global Perspective, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
4. Gupta, C.B., Business organisation, S.Chand, New Delhi
5. Drucker, Peter Ferdinand, Management Challenges for 21st Century, Harper Collins, USA
1. Terry and Franklin, Principles of Management, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
2. Robbins, Management, Pearson Education, New Delhi
3. Mullins, Management and OrganisationalBehaviour, Pearson Education, New Delhi
4. Allens, Louis A., Management and Organization, Mcgraw Hill, New York
5. Hampton, David R., Modern Management, McGraw Hill.
Note:Latest edition of the readings may be used.
