Introduction to Management Thoughts Course - Silver Oak University PDF
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This document is a course outline for "Introduction to Management Thoughts" at Silver Oak University. It details the course objectives, teaching scheme, and content. It includes various topics like introduction to management, evolution of management theory, planning, organizing, and staffing. The document also lists recommended reading material.
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SILVER OAK UNIVERSITY Silver Oak Law College Five Years Integrated B.B.A.LL.B Course Name: Introduction to Management Thoug...
SILVER OAK UNIVERSITY Silver Oak Law College Five Years Integrated B.B.A.LL.B Course Name: Introduction to Management Thoughts Course Code: 1190345103 Semester: 1 Prerequisite: 1. Nil Objectives: 1. This course provides a detailed explanation of the basic principles of Management used to manage an enterprise. 2. It aims to explain the concept, nature, significance of management, along with the various levels of Management and the skills required at each level. Teaching Scheme: Teaching Scheme L T P Contact Hours Credit 4 0 0 4 4 Content: Unit Teaching Weightage Contents No. Hours % Introduction to Management: 1.1 Definition, Nature, Types of Managers 1.2 Managerial skills and Levels, Basic Functions of Management Evolution of Management Theory: 1.3 Scientific Management-F.W. Taylor, Henry L Gantt, Frank and 1 18 25% Lillian Gilbreth 1.4 Theory of Henry Fayol, Fayol’s vs. Taylor’s comparison. 1.5 Behavioral Model of Management (Hawthorne studies), Modern Theories of Management (Systems Management School, Situational Approach School) Planning: 2.1 Definition, Nature, Importance 2.2 Types of Planning, Steps in Planning 2 Organizing: 16 20% 2.3 Concept, Definition, Formal and Informal Organization 2.4 Organizational Structure, Span of Management, Delegation of authority, Departmentation Staffing: 3 20 30% 3.1 Definition, Factors affecting Staffing 3.2 The External and Internal Environment, Identification of Job Requirements, Job Evaluation 3.3 Recruitment, Selection, Placement, Training and development Leadership: 3.4 Definition, Leadership Characteristics 3.5 Leadership Theories Directing and Controlling: 4.1 Meaning of Motivation, Motives, Motivation theories; 4 18 25% 4.2 Meaning of directing & control, Need of Control, Control Process Course Outcome: Sr. No. CO statement Unit No CO-1 To have an understanding of the foundation knowledge of the diversity of 1 management thinking CO-2 To have an understanding of how managers align the planning process along with 2 different organizational structure CO-3 To have an understanding of the role of leader in the organization in light of various 3 types of leadership theories. CO-4 To have an understanding of the need for direction and control in the organization 4 Teaching & Learning Methodology: - The various methods or tools follows by the faculties to teach the above subject are: 1. Black Board 2. Presentations 3. Role Plays 4. Case Study Analysis 5. Practical /Current Scenario Discussion Books Recommended: - 1. L.M.Prasad – Principles and Practice of Management (2001) Sultan Chand and Sons - Edition- 5 2. Robbins, DeCenzo and Bhattacharyya Essential of Management Pearson Publication. 3. Koontz, H. and Weihrich, H (1998) & (2001) Essentials Of Management (Tata McGraw Hill: New Delhi) Edition- 5 th and 10th.