Course Outline: Theory and Practices of Management
2013
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Department of Management Sciences
COURSE OUTLINE Theory and Practices of Management
Instructor: Tasawar Javed Credit Hours: 3 Level: MBA (2 years) Email:
[email protected]Course Description
Theory and practices of Management is a rich, interactive learning experience designed to give students an overarching view of business management and the basic intellectual tools and aptitudes they need to meet today's business challenges. This basic management course will investigate the different functions of management, namely planning, organizing, leading and controlling. In tandem, the course will explore how issues such as organization structure, technology, innovation, ethics, corporate responsibility, organization culture, the competitive environment and customerfocus influence managerial decision making. Students will also study how managers orchestrate change, communicate, assemble teams, lead, handle resources and achieve competitive goals. Organizations are the building blocks of society and within organization the most important activity is management. Organizational results and ultimately social development depends on the quality of management in organizations. What is management and what are the principles of good management? The answer to these questions should be available with every manager. This course provides an in depth evolution and refinement of management thought and evaluates the contemporary nature of management.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: 1. Focus on the foundations of management, covering the essential concepts in management. 2. Reflection of contemporary trends in management. 3. It offers strong practical focus and also covering latest research studies in the field.
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Course Outline: Theory and Practices of Management
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Teaching Methodology
The class will be based on participatory teaching style where each study fellow will be invited to share his/her ideas and views.
Assessment Criteria
Assessment Research Report & Presentation Class Participation and Attendance Mid Term Exam Final Term Exam Marks Percentage 10% 10% 30% 50% Format Individual & Group (respectively) Individual Individual Individual
Recommended Text Recommended text for the course will be:
Robbins S.P. & DeCenzo David A., Fundamentals of Management 5th Edition
Robbins S.P. & Coulter Mary, Management Other Relevant Material will be provided by Instructor
Instructor: Tasawar Javed
Course Outline: Theory and Practices of Management
Contents Session 1 & 2 Introduction to Management & Organization
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Session 2 Session 4 & 5 Session 6
Session 7 Session 8
Session 9 Session 10 Session 11
Session 12 & 13
Who, what is, what do managers do Management functions, what is organization; cases Management History Historical background of management Scientific Management, General Administrative Theory, quantitative approach, Total quality management, system theory Organizational culture and Environment Organizational culture, cultural issues, ethical culture Customer responsive culture The environment Managing in a global environment What is global perspective, doing business globally Managing global environment Social responsibility and managerial ethics What is social responsibility, Managers and ethical behavior Encouraging ethical behavior, ethical issues in todays world Managers and Decision making The decision making process Managers making decisions, types of decision Decision making styles Foundation of planning What & why of planning, why do managers plan, planning and performance Setting goals and developing plans Contemporary issues in planning Strategic Management What is SM, why important, the strategic management process Corporate strategy Competitive strategy, current issues in SM MID TERM Organizational structure and design Designing organizational structure Common designs Managing Human Resource The HR management process HR planning, recruitment, training, performance, compensation
Session 14
Session 15 & 16
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Course Outline: Theory and Practices of Management
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Session 17
Session 18 & 19
Issues in managing HR Managing Teams Groups and groups development, work group performance and satisfaction Turning groups into effective teams Managing change and innovation The change process, types of change, managing resistance to change Contemporary issues in managing change, stimulating innovation Understanding individual behavior Focus and goals of individual behavior Attitudes and job performance The BIG FIVE model Perception and learning Managers and communication Functions of communications, barriers to communication How IT affects, communication issues in todays organizations Motivating employees What is motivation, theories of motivation Managers as leaders What is leadership, leadership theories, Leadership issues, becoming effective leader Introduction to controlling What is controlling, the control process, what is organizational performance, tools for measuring organizational performance, contemporary issues in control Managing operations Role of operations, strategic role, value chain management Current issues in managing operations Presentations and Discussions
Session 20 & 21 Session 22 Session 23
Session 24 & 25 Session 26 & 27 Session 28
Session 29 Session 27 to 30
Note: This is tentative course outline; changes can be made depending upon progress.
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