Theories & Practices of Management

Paper Code: 
ATG/BSG/FSG-222
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable students to -

  1. Gain knowledge of advanced management theories & skills
  2. Develop an understanding regarding the current trends and challenges in Business Management.  

Course Outcomes (Cos):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

ATG / BSG / FSG 222

Theories & Practices of Management (Theory)

The students will be able to –

 

CO30: Explain the different types of leadership. Also to evaluate leadership styles to anticipate the consequences of each leadership style.

CO31: Explain what motivation is and also to describe perspectives on motivation such as scientific management, Theory X and Theory Y, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's motivation- hygiene theory etc

CO32: Understand the significance of Coordination & Communication in any organisation for the effective achievement of Organisational Goals

CO33: Understand the Conflict Management Strategies which the managers use to resolve the Conflict in Organisation and also to discuss the relationship between Organisational Effectiveness and Change Management

CO34: Know the recent trends & Challenges in Business management.

Approach in teaching:

 

Class room Lecture (Theory/ Using Powerpoint Presentation) /Discussions using Leading Case laws/

 

Learning activities for the students:

 

Role Play activities/ Moot Court/Group Discussions/ Class presentation 

Class participation, tutorial assignments and presentations, class tests, C A Test, Semester End Exams. 

 

 

18.00

Leadership:
Definition, Functions, Qualities, Leader vs. manager, Leadership theories- Trait theory, Situational behavioral theories, Leadership styles (Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez Faire)

18.00

Motivation
Concept, Motivation theories (Maslow’s-Need hierarchy, McGregor-X-Y theory, Herzberg-Motivation-Hygiene theory), Types of motivation, techniques, essentials of a good motivation plan.

18.00

Coordination: Meaning, types, Principles, Techniques of Coordination
Communication: Meaning, Importance, Process, types, barriers, essentials of effective communication

18.00

Management of Change: Meaning, Definition, Process, Causes, Resistance to Change, Strategies for implementing Change, Change Agents.
Management of Conflict: Meaning, Definition, Types of Conflict, process of Conflict, Conflict Management Styles

18.00

Recent Trends & Challenges in Management: Total Quality Management, Crisis Management, Risk Management

Essential Readings: 

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

References: 

. 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.

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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