Syllabus of Principles of Management course gain a basic understanding of management concepts, procedures, and tactics. It highlights contemporary methods of organizational behavior, leadership, and decision-making while introducing the development of management theory and fundamental tasks like organizing, planning, leading, and controlling.
Goal-setting, organizational structure, human resource management, leadership and motivation theories, and current management concerns like managing diversity, emotional intelligence, and efficient control systems are some of the main subjects covered. Students who complete the course will have the critical thinking and decision-making abilities necessary to handle the difficulties presented by ever-changing business environments.
Students learn how to lead and navigate today’s complex organizational environments through lectures, case studies, simulations, and group projects.
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Syllabus of Principles of Management (BBA Semester I)
Course code: MGT 111
Course title: Principles of Management
Nature of the course: Theory & Practice
Year 1, Semester I
Level: BBA/BBA (Finance)/BBA (TT)
Full marks: 100
Pass marks: 45
Credit hours: 3.0
Total hours: 48
1. Principles of Management Course Description
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of management, equipping students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective leadership in the diverse industries and sectors. Through an exploration of key management concepts, theories, and techniques, students will delve into the evolution of management thought and the core functions that drive organizational success. This course is designed to be dynamic and forward-looking, incorporating competitive management concepts that address the rapidly evolving demands of modern business environment. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to navigate the complexities of contemporary management, with a strong understanding of management principles and emerging trends.
2. Principles of Management General Objectives
The general objectives of this course are:
• To provide an overview of the fundamental principles, roles, and methods involved in management.
• To outline the evolution and development of management theories over time.
• To assess and utilize various management theories to inform decision-making and address challenges within organizations.
• To recognize and understand modern perspectives, issues, and challenges in the management to meet the evolving demands of contemporary businesses and organizations.
3. Principles of Management Contents in Detail
| Specific Objectives | Contents |
| • Explain the key aspects and characteristics of management. • Describe the basic management functions and discuss the managerial roles. • Review contemporary challenges for managers. • Discuss the basic concept of business environment. • Review emerging issues of business environment in Nepal • Introduce the historical context of management. | Unit I: Introduction to Management (12 Hours) 1.1 Concept of management 1.2 Basic management functions 1.3 Managerial roles and skills 1.4 The historical context of management 1.5 Contemporary managerial challenges and their way outs. 1.6 Business environment: concept, types and components 1.7 Emerging issues of business environment in Nepalese context |
| • Discuss the concept of goal setting • Define planning and get insights into its importance, types and process • Discuss the tools and techniques of planning • Discuss the contemporary issues in planning. • Explain the decision-making process. • Discuss the various approaches in decision making. • Discuss the approaches for improving decision making. | Unit II: Planning and Decision Making (10 Hours) 2.1 Concept and process of goal setting 2.2 Planning: Concept, importance, process and types 2.3 Tools and techniques of planning 2.4 Contemporary issues in planning 2.5 Decision Making: Concept, types and process 2.6 Approaches in decision making 2.7 Strategies for improving decision making |
| • Define organizing and identify the basic approaches of the organizing. • Describe the concept of authority, power and responsibility • Discuss delegation and decentralization of authority. • Discuss the approaches of organizing in twenty-first century. • Get the concept of HRM • Discuss the ways to manage human resources in contemporary world. | Unit III: Organization Structure and Managing Human Resources (10 Hours) 3.1 Organizing: Concept, Process and approaches 3.2 Concept of authority, power and responsibility 3.3 Delegation and decentralization of authority 3.4 Organizing in the twenty-first century 3.5 Human Resources Management: Concept, objective and importance 3.6 Managing human resources in contemporary world |
| • Describe the meaning of leadership and differentiate between management and leadership. • Discuss the contemporary views of leadership. • Describe the concept, components, and importance of emotional intelligence in leadership. • Define motivation. • Explain the theories of motivation. • Discuss the current issues in motivation. | Unit IV: Leadership and Motivation (10 Hours ) 4.1 Leadership: Concept, Importance and types 4.2 Management versus leadership 4.3 Emotional intelligence in leadership: Concept, importance and components 4.4 Motivation: Concept, types and techniques 4.5 Theories of motivation: Maslow’s need hierarchy theory, McGregor’s theory X and theory Y, Herzberg’s two-factor theory 4.6 Current issues in motivation |
| • Explain the concept and basic element of control. • Explain the purpose of control, types of control, and the steps in the control process. • Identify ways of effective control • Discuss contemporary issues in control. | Unit V: Controlling and Managing Information (6 Hours) 5.1 Concept and basic elements of control 5.2 The nature of control: Purpose, types, and steps 5.3 Managing control in organizations 5.4 Contemporary issues in control 5.5 Emerging issues in Management |
4. Methods of Instructions
Lectures, readings, classroom discussions, experiential exercises, quiz, article review, case analysis, simulations, group project and presentations.
5. Evaluation System and Students’ Responsibilities
5.1. Evaluation System
The performance of a student in a course is evaluated on the basis of internal evaluation and semester end examination. Fifty percent weight is given to the internal evaluation and fifty percent weight to the semester-end examination conducted by the Office of the Controller of Examinations, Pokhara University.
5.1.1 Internal Evaluation
The internal evaluation is based on continuous evaluation process. The internal evaluation components and their respective weights may vary according to the nature and objectives of the course. An evaluation plan should be prepared by the faculty and should share with the students in the beginning of the course.
The internal evaluation components may consist of any combination of written test, quizzes and oral test, workshop, assignments, term paper, project work, case study analysis and discussion, open book test, class participation and any other test deemed to be suitable by the faculty.
5.1.2 Semester End Examinations
There will be semester end examination at the end of the semester conducted by the Office of the Controller of Examinations, Pokhara University. It carries 50 percent weight of total evaluation.
5.2 Students’ Responsibilities
Each student must secure at least 45 percent marks in the internal evaluation with 80 percent attendance in the class to appear in the Semester End Examination. Failing to obtain such score will be given NOT QUALIFIED (NQ) and the student will not be eligible to appear in the Semester End Examination. Students are advised to attend all the classes and complete all the assignments within the specified time period. If a student does not attend the class(es), it is his/her sole responsibility to cover the topic(s) taught during the period. If a student fails to attend a formal exam, quiz, test, etc., there is not any provision for a re-exam.
6. Prescribed Books and References Textbooks
Griffin, R. W. Fundamentals of Management. Cengage Learning. Robbins, S. P., & Coulter, M. Management. Pearson.
Williams, C., Champion, T., & Hall, I. MGMT: Principles of Management. Nelson Education Ltd.
References
Jones, G. R., & George, J. M. Contemporary Management. McGraw Hill.
Singh, C., & Khatri, A. Principles and Practices of Management and Organizational Behavior. Routledge.
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