UNIVERSITY OF GUJRATFACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE

SCIENCES

I. COURSE INFORMATION

Course Name: Essentials of ManagementCourse Code: MGT-314Total Credit Hours: 3Prerequisite: NoneCo-requisite: None

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an introductory course in management, for all business majors. It provides an overview of management theories. Following that, management functions (i.e. Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading and Controlling) and principles of management are covered. Contemporary and evolving trends in management that have general applicability to all types of enterprises are also covered. The course is crucial to enable students to function effectively as a manager in today’s competitive market place and accomplish organizational goals. Besides, it introduces the students to decision making process. The course comprises didactic lectures, class discussions, small group activities, case studies, assignments, reviews of current management issues, semester projects and presentations.

III. COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

Describe the basic management theories and concepts. Comprehend and explain the roles and functions of managers at various organizational

levels. Analyze and apply the main managerial functions: planning, organizing, staffing, leading

and controlling, and the practice of management in contemporary organizations.

Apply knowledge of managerial practices to case studies. Recognize challenges in the achievement of good managerial performance, and apply

knowledge of managerial practices, critical thinking and problem solving skills to abreast these challenges.

Work as productive member of a Management Team. Best present their employer organization in any organizational conference

IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course helps students in developing the following competencies:

An ability to comprehend and use of management functions, principles, theories and other techniques to gain high organizational performance

A proficiency to use the fundamental concepts of management for effective and efficient work in organization

An ability to identify problems, plan and implement appropriate solutions An ability to transform ideas into words and communicate those effectively Creative Thinking and Analytical skills An aptitude to work in teams with cooperation and commitment Understanding of emerging trends in management

V. COURSE CONTENTS

Course contents include, but are not limited to; Introduction of basic management theories, functions and principles. Understanding of managerial roles and responsibilities and description of organizational,

social and ethical dilemmas Planning and the process involved in decision making Basic elements involved in the function of organizing Human Resource Management Leadership and theories of motivation The process of controlling Case studies of different managerial dilemmas, and reviews of current managerial issues.

VI. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Quizzes: 5% Assignments: 5%Case studies and class discussions 5%Project and presentations 10%Mid Term Examination 25%Final Term Examination: 50%Total: 100%

VII. TEXTBOOK

Robbins, P, Stephen, & Coulter, Mary (2005) Management (9th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education.

VIII. REFERENCE MATERIAL

Bovee, L.C, Thill V.J , Wood. B. M. & Dovel. P. G. (2000) Management (International ed.).USA: McGraw-Hill.Bartol,K,Tien,M, Matthews,G., & Martin,D (2004) Management (Enhanced ed.).Australia: McGraw-Hill.

DETAILED COURSE OUTLINEWeek Topic1st and 2nd

1Pioneering ideas in managementHistorical background of managementScientific and Administrative TheoryQuantitative and Behavioral ApproachThe System and Contingency ApproachGroup Assignment on a Case Study

3rd Introduction and overview of managementWhat is management?Who are managers?What do managers do?What is an organization?

4rd Organizational culture and environmentOmnipotent and Symbolic views of managementThe organization’s cultureThe environmentIndividual Assignment

5th Social Responsibility and Managerial EthicsWhat is social responsibility?Social responsibility and economic performanceThe greening of managementManagerial ethicsClass discussion on advantages and disadvantages of adopting Social Responsibility

6th Managerial Decision MakingThe Decision Making ProcessTypes of organizational Problems and DecisionsDecision Making ConditionsDecision Making ApproachesDecision Making Styles

7th Presentation on Case Study Class discussion on Current Management Issue

8th Mid Term

9th Foundations of planningWhat is planning and why it is important? How do managers plan?How to establish goals and develop plans?AssignmentSmall group activity

10th Strategic ManagementWhat is Strategic Management?The Importance of Strategic ManagementThe Strategic Management ProcessTypes of Organizational Strategies

Case Study and Presentation11th Planning Tools and Techniques

Techniques for Assessing the EnvironmentTechniques for Allocating ResourcesClass discussion on Emerging Trends in Management

12th Organizational structure and DesignDefining Organizational StructureOrganizational Design DecisionsCommon Organizational DesignsAssignment

13th Human Resource ManagementHuman Resource Management ProcessHuman Resource PlanningEmployee Performance ManagementSmall Group Activity

14th Understanding Groups and TeamsExplaining Work Group BehaviorTurning Groups into Effective TeamProject Presentation

15th LeadingMotivating EmployeesProject Presentation

16th Foundations of ControlWhat is control and why is it important?The control ProcessControlling for organizational processTools for controlling organizational performanceProject presentations

17th Preparation week18th Final term