Fundamentals of Management

Paper Code: 
BSG122
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles, nature and functions of management and will enable to apply strategic and effective management practices in diverse business environment.

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25ATG/B SG/FSG 122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fundamentals of Management (Theory)

CO7. Comprehend the Principles of Management and to observe and evaluate the influence of historical forces on the current practice of management

CO8. Critically evaluate Planning and Decision Making as core management activities.

CO9. Analyze organizational characteristics,    structures,

formal/informal                         aspects, delegation,                       span                                                of management, and their impact on organizational effectiveness CO10. Comprehend Manpower Planning objectives, job analysis, recruiting, selection, and training processes,                     evaluating                                      their effectiveness in contemporary contexts.

CO11. Gather and analyze both

qualitative and quantitative

information to isolate issues and

formulate best control methods.

CO12 : Contribute effectively in

course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Class room    Lecture

(Theory/   Using

Power                    point Presentation), Discussions using Leading Case laws.

Learning activities for students:

Role Play activities, Group Discussions, Class presentation.

Class participation, assignments and presentations, CA              Test, Semester End Exams.

 

18.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Management
  • Management: introduction- Concept, Meaning, Nature, Scope, and significance, Principles of Management, Management Functions, Roles and Skills of a manager

 

  • Development of Management Thought: (Brief study)- Management in ancient civilizations, Management during the Medieval Period, Management during Industrial Revolution, The Period of Systematic Development of Schools of Management Thought

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Basic Functions of Management
  • Planning: Concept, Types and Process; Principles of Planning, MBO
  • Decision Making: Types and process

 

18.00
Unit III: 
Basic Functions of Management
  • Organizing: Concept, Types, Process and Principles, Various forms of Organizational structures and their merits-demerits, Formal and informal Organization, merits and demerits, Delegation of Authority, Span of control, Centralization and Decentralization

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Basic Functions of Management
  • Staffing: Manpower planning, Job analysis-job specification, job description, Recruitment, Sources of recruitment, Selection process, Training-objectives & methods

 

18.00
Unit V: 
Basic Functions of Management
  • Directing: Meaning, Importance, Principles & Techniques of directing
  • Controlling: Nature of control in organizations, Types of control, steps in the control process, Controlling Techniques, Characteristics of Good Control System,
  • Problems and Limitations of Control, MBE

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Gupta, C. B., Business Organization, S.Chand, NewDelhi
  2. Drucker, Peter Ferdinand, Management Challenges for 21stCentury, Harper Collins, USA.
  3. Luthans, Fred, Organization Behaviour, McGraw Hill, New Delhi
  4. Allen, Louis A., Management and Organization, McGraw Hill, NewYork
  5. Ansoff, H., The New Corporate Strategy, Wiley.

 

References: 
  1. Koontz and Wechrich H, Essentials of Management, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
  2. Stoner, Freeman, and Gilbert, Management, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
  3. Terry and Franklin, Principles of Management, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
  4. Sudha, G.S., Business Management, RBSA Publishers, Jaipur

Note: Latest edition of the readings may be used.

 

 

e-  Resources:

  1. Principles of Management https://d3bxy9euw4e147.cloudfront.net/oscms- prodcms/media/documents/PrinciplesofManagement-OP.pdf
2.    Introduction to Business Management

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338967220_INTRODUCTION_TO

_BUSINESS_MANAGEMENT

3.    Management Concepts and Organizational Behaviour

https://www.ddegjust.ac.in/studymaterial/mcom/mc-101.pdf

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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