Introduction
The fundamental course “Principles of Management” introduces students to the core ideas, and
practices of Management. The concept of Management, its principles, scope, cycle, levels as well as
functions such as planning, organizing, staffing and selection, leadership, motivation, communication,
and controlling are outstandingly covered in this course. It offers a tenacious foundation for managing
any types of organizational operations, making wise business choices, as well as pursuing jobs in the
following sector as well as entrepreneurship.
Actuarial analyst
Arbitrator
Business adviser
Business analyst
Business development manager
Chartered management accountant
Corporate investment banker
Data analyst
Data scientist
Forensic accountant
Insurance underwriter
Management consultant
Project manager
Risk manager
Stockbroker
Supply chain manager
In general, "Principles of Management” is crucial for establishing a strong foundation in Management
expertise and understanding. Principles of Mangement are crucial for implementation of the
organizational objectives.
Objective of the Report
The primary objective of this report is to extensively assess and communicate the learning objectives
of the “Principles of Management” course offered by the Department of Business Administration,
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet. This report aims to provide a detailed overview
of the course’s intended learning outcomes, its alignment with broader educational objectives, and the
evaluation of the effectiveness of the course in achieving these goals. Ultimately, the report aims to
serve as a valuable resource for educators, students, curriculum developers and stakeholders involved
in the field of Management education, facilitating involved decision-making and enhancements in the
learning experience.
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Course Overview
“Principles of Management” is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles and
concepts of Management. It serves as a foundation for more advanced Management courses and
provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for understanding managerial functions of
planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. The course details the fundamental principles
of management functions along with highlighting the contemporary developments in the management
process. The course typically covers topics such as:
Introduction to Management
Developing Mission, Vision, and Values
planning
Organizing
Staffing and Selection
Leadership
Motivation
Communication
Controlling
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are to
Understand fundamentals of Managment related to business;
Enhance knowledge about managing organizations.
Apply the knowledge to solve business problems.
Course Contents
Introduction: Concept of management, Evolution of management, Importance of management,
Functions of management, Scope of management, Cycle of management, Levels of management, is
management a profession Case in Point: Doing Good as a Core Business Strategy, Who Are. Managers
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Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Strategy, Planning, Organizing. Leading, and Controlling,
Economic, Social, and Environmental Performance. Performance of Individuals and Groups.
Developing Mission, Vision, and Values: Developing Mission, Vision, and Values, Case in Point:
Xerox Motivates Employees for Success, The Roles of Mission, Vision, and Values, Mission and Vision
in the P-O-L-C Framework, Creativity and Passion, Stakeholders, Crafting Mission and Vision
Statements, Developing Your Personal Mission and Vision.
Planning: Concept of planning, Features of planning, Advantages and disadvantages of planning,
Influencing factors in planning. Goals of planning, Steps of planning. Types of planning, Importance
of planning. Features of an ideal plan, Concept of decision making. Necessity of decision making,
Process of decision making. Assisting factors of decision making. Considerable factors in decision
making. Problems of decision making and its implementation.
Organizing: Concept of organization, Nature/Features of organization, Importance of organizing and
organization, Principles of organizing, Concept of Organizational structure, Types of organizational
structure and its advantages and disadvantages, Considerable factors for organization structure.
Staffing and Selection: Concept of staffing and human resources, Relation of staffing and human
resources management, Importance/objectives of staffing. Staffing process, Recruitment, Sources of
recruitment, Ways of recruitment, Advantages of recruitment from internal sources, Disadvantages of
recruitment from internal sources, Demerit of selection from external sources, Staff selection, Method
of selection, Difference between recruitment and selection, Appointment of employees, Ways of
appointment. Staff training, Importance of training. Methods of training.
Leadership: Define leadership. Importance of leadership. Types of leadership, Difference between
democratic and autocratic leadership, Qualities of a good leader. Functions of leader, Problems in the
development of leadership, Way of removal the problems of leadership development, Concept of
direction. Importance of direction, Features of a good direction, Principles of direction, Qualities of an
ideal direction Various methods or techniques of direction, Concept of consultative direction.
Importance of consultative direction, Advantages & disadvantages of consultative direction, Suitable
fields/conditions of application of consultative direction.
Motivation: Define Motivation. Characteristics/features of motivation, Cycles of motivation,
Importance of motivation, Various ways of motivation, Theories of motivation, Hindrances of
motivation.
Communication: Concept of communication, Process of communication, Importance of
communication in business, Types of communication in business. Functions of communication,
Hindrances of effective communication. Use of modern technologies in communication. Advantages
and disadvantages of using ICT in business communication.
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Controlling: Concept of controlling. Features of controlling. Importance of controlling, Principles of
controlling, Limitations/disadvantages of controlling, Steps of controlling. Techniques of controlling.
Various controlling mechanisms in business.
Learnings from course
Comprehension of Management Concepts: We developed a deep understanding of the basic
Management principles and concepts that underpin our managerial skills.
Understanding the organizational objectives: We are now able to deeply feel organizational
objectives, mission and vision.
Proficiency in the implementation of Management Function: We are now able to accurately
implement the necessary managerial function for obtaining the organizational objectives.
Critical Thinking and Analysis: The course aims to enhance our critical thinking skills enabling them
to make informative decisions
Conclusion
in conclusion, the "Principles of Management" course is designed to provide us with a comprehensive
understanding of Management fundamentals. The learning objectives outlined in this report served as a
roadmap to guide both educators and students through the course curriculum. By the end of this course,
we should possess the knowledge and skills necessary to apply Management principles effectively and
make informed operational decisions.
We believe that achieving these learning objectives will prepare us for success in our academic and
professional endeavors, equipping them with a strong foundation in Management principles that can be
applied across various industries and roles. The learnings from the course will help us to do better in
the future advanced Management courses.
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