Management

Course Title: Introduction to Management Principles Credit Units: 3 L T P/S SW/F TOTAL
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Course Level: UG Course Code: MGMT109 UNITS
2 0 0 2 3
Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to build knowledge and understanding about principles of management among the students. The course seeks
to give detailed knowledge about the subject matter by instilling basic ideas about management. The course aims to orient the students in theories and
practices of Management so as to apply the acquired knowledge in actual business practices. This is a gateway to the real world of management and
decision-making. The course is aimed at developing an understanding of basic management principles applicable to individuals, small and large
organizations.
Pre-requisites: Knowledge of Business Studies
Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I Introduction 15
Descriptors/Topics
Introduction: Concepts, objectives, nature, scope and significance of management, Contribution of Taylor, Weber and Fayol in
management, Management Vs. administration.
Module II Management Planning Process 20
Descriptors/Topics
Planning: Concept, objectives, nature, importance and limitations of planning, planning process. Concept of Decision Making and
its Importance, Forecasting techniques and process.
Module III Organizing 20
Descriptors/Topics
Organizing: Concept, objectives, nature of organizing, Types of Organization, Delegation of authority, Authority and
responsibility, Centralization and Decentralization, Span of Control.
Module IV Staffing & Directing 25
Descriptors/Topics
Meaning of staffing, importance, Job analysis, Manpower planning, Recruitment and selection, Training.
Directing: Concept, principles & aspects of directing, Concept of leadership, Supervision, Motivation - Maslow’s Need Hierarchy
Theory, Herzberg Two Factor Theory, Theory X & Y, ERG Theory and Communication. Concept and types of Coordination
Module V Management Control 20
Descriptors/Topics
Controlling: Concept, Principles, Process and Techniques of Controlling, Relationship between planning and controlling, need for
Control system, techniques of control and linkage between planning and control.
Application of technology in functions of management.
Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
 Define and summarize the key concepts of management and functions of a manager.
 Understand professional skills required of managers and contrast different types, roles, and styles of managers.
 Apply and develop the insights about the views of management thinkers and their contributions
 Analyze applications of principles of management in the organizations
 Assess the management issues in organizations and apply the management skills in real practice
 Formulate theoretical and practical insights on decision making & problem-solving capabilities for effective management
Pedagogy for Course Delivery:
Theoretical inputs and applications will be introduced during class through in-class activities like group discussions and case studies using the blended
learning approach. The course will be a combination of theoretical and case based styles. Case studies, active participation in team exercises, and
practical information by Industry experts reinforce learning.
Lab/ Practical details, if applicable:

NA
List of Professional Skill Development Activities (PSDA):
 PSDA 1: Project on staffing practices in an organization

 PSDA 2: Project and presentation: Students to interview managers and understand the different approaches of management used in the modern
organizations.
 PSDA 3: Case Discussion: Cases to be prepared by students on any of the functions of management by interviewing industry people and then
presented in the class with solutions implemented or suggested solutions to problems.
Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination
40 60
Theory Assessment (L&T):

Continuous End Term
Assessment/Internal Examination
Assessment (60 %)
(40 %)
Components Class Mid Report Presentation Assignment Attendance
(Drop down) Test Term Writing
Test
Weightage (%) 10 10 5 5 5 5 60
Mapping Continuous Evaluation components/PSDA with COs
Bloom’s Level Remembering Understanding Applying Analysing Evaluating Creating

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Course CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO 6
Learning Define and Understand Apply and Analyze Assess the Formulate theoretical
Outcomes summarize the key professional skills develop the applications of management and practical insights on
concepts of required of insights about principles of issues in decision making &
management and managers and the views of management in organizations and problem-solving
Assessment functions of a contrast different management the apply the capabilities for effective
type/PSDA
manager. types, roles, and thinkers and their organizations management skills management
styles of contributions in real practice
managers.
Class Test  
PSDA 1:   
Project on
staffing
practices in an
organization
PSDA 2:   
Project and
presentation
on different
approaches of
management
PSDA 3: Case   
Discussion
Text & References:

 Koontz O' Donnel, Essential of Management,
 Stoner, Freemand and Gilbert ,Management,
 Burton & Thakur , Management Today
 Pagare Dinkar, Principles of Management
 Prasad L.M., Principles and Practice of Management
 Satya Narayan and Raw VSP, Principles and Practice of Management
 Srivastava and Chunawalla, Management Principles and Practice

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Course Title: Introduction to Management Principles Credit Units: 3 L T P/S SW/F TOTAL

Pre-requisites: Knowledge of Business Studies

Pedagogy for Course Delivery:

Lab/ Practical details, if applicable:

List of Professional Skill Development Activities (PSDA):

 PSDA 1: Project on staffing practices in an organization

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Mapping Continuous Evaluation components/PSDA with COs

Bloom’s Level Remembering Understanding Applying Analysing Evaluating Creating

Text & References:

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