PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT

Objective:-

To establish a foundation for understanding basic tenets ofmanagementprinciples. This will be

achieved by studying the following:

1. Evolution of management and basic concepts

2. Understanding the nature and purpose of planning

3. Understandingthenatureand purpose of organizing

4. Understanding nature and purpose of staffing

5. Understanding nature and purpose of leading

6. Understanding the system and process of controlling

Topics:-

1. Basic Concepts of Management (8 Hours)

(Blend of Lecture sessions, Presentations, Cases, Group Assignment and Discussion)

(a) Concept of Management, Functions of Management, Managerial Roles, Skills,

Definition of management (1 Hour)

(b) Evolution of management thought and different approaches. (4 Hours)

(c) Social & Ethical Issues in Management. (3 Hours)

Learning Objective: Understanding of the conceptual framework of management, its nature in

terms of its being science or art or profession and getting an insight of the theoretical framework.

CLASS TEST –1 (20 Marks):(Covering from topic no 1 of the syllabus)

2. Planning (5.5 Hours)

(Blend of Lecture sessions, Presentations, Cases, Group Assignment and Discussion)

(a) Nature and Scope. (45 Min)

(b) Steps in Planning and Premising. (45 Min)

(c) Objectives and process of MBO. (2 Hours)

(d) Strategies and policies. (1 Hour)

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 (e) Decision-Making and effective planning. (1 Hour)

Learning Objective: Understanding of the basic nature of planning process as an element of

managing, types of planning, approaches and measures required for making planning effective.

3. Organizing (5 Hours)

(Blend of Lecture sessions, Presentations, Cases, Group Assignment and Discussion)

(a) Basic concepts. Formal& Informal Organisations (45 Min)

(b) Organisation Structure /Span of Management. (45 Min)

(c) Departmentation. (1.5 Hours)

(d) Power and Authority (45 Min)

(e) Centralization/ Decentralization, Delegation of Authority. (45 Min)

Learning Objective: Understanding of the basic nature of Organizing process as an element of

managing, organization structures, levels and its types, concept of span of management.

CLASS TEST –II (20 Marks):(Covering from topic no 1 to 3 of the syllabus)

PRESENTATION-I

4. Staffing (2.5Hours)
(Blend of Lecture sessions, Presentations, Cases, Group Assignment and Discussion)

(a) Systems approach to selection, Job Design (Job Description & Job Specification)
(1 Hour)

(b) Selection Process, Techniques & Instruments (45 Min)

(c) Performance Appraisal (45 Min)

Learning Objective: Understanding of the nature of staffing and issues related to job analysis.

5. Directing &Leading (4 Hours)

(Blend of Lecture sessions, Presentations, Cases, Group Assignment and Discussion)

(a) Basic concepts of Motivation (Maslow’s Need Hierarchy, Herzberg’s theory,

McClleland, Alderfer ERG Theory, Theory X & Y, QWL) (1.5 Hours)

(b) Basic concepts of Leadership (Leadership Styles, Managerial Grid, Fiedler’s

Contingency Model) (1 Hour)

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 (c) Communication, its process and barriers (1.5Hours)

Learning Objective: Understanding of the nature of leadership and the role it plays in
managerial effectiveness.

6. Controlling (3.5 Hours)

(Blend of Lecture sessions, Presentations, Cases, Group Assignment and Discussion)

(a) Process of Control (1 Hours)

(b) Control Techniques: The Budget (1Hour)

(c) Overall and Preventive Control (1.5 Hours)

Learning Objective: To understand the importance of control techniques.

CLASS TEST –III (20 Marks):(Covering from topic no 1 to 6 of the syllabus)

PRESENTATION-II

7. Coordinating (1 Hour)

(a) Features/Types/Techniques

Learning Objective: To understand the need for co-ordination in an organization.

Total (29.5Hours)
Text Book:-

1. Principles & Practices of Management – L.M.Prasad, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi

Reference Book (R):

1. Principles of Management Text and Cases 4th ed - Dr. NeeruVasishth&VibhutiVasishth,

Taxmann.

2. Management &OrganisationalBehaviour- Ramesh B Rudani, Tata McGraw Hill

3. Management Concepts, Practice & Cases- KarminderGhuman, K Aswathappa, Tata Mc

Graw

4. Principles & Practices of Management- Prof. Partho S. Sengupta, Vikas Publishing

House

5. Management - Stephen P Robbins, Mary Coulter &NeharikaVohra, Pearson Publishers

6. Management Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices- Peter F. Drucker

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