Principles of Management-BBA

Course Objective : The objective of a Principles of Management course is to provide students with a broad understanding of the key concepts and principles of management. This includes an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of managers, the different management functions, and the various approaches to management.

Throughout the course, students will learn about the four main functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. They will gain an understanding of how to set goals and objectives, allocate resources, delegate tasks, and measure performance. Additionally, students will learn about different leadership styles and how to motivate employees to achieve organizational goals.

Another key aspect of Principles of Management is understanding the different approaches to management. Students will learn about classical management theories such as scientific management, administrative management, and bureaucratic management. They will also explore contemporary management approaches such as human resource management, contingency management, and systems management.

A Principles of Management course also aims to develop key skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making. Students will learn how to analyze organizational problems and propose solutions, as well as how to make informed decisions that align with organizational goals.

Overall, the objective of a Principles of Management course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts and principles of management. By the end of the course, students should be able to apply these concepts and skills to real-world management situations and make informed decisions that enhance organizational performance.

Course Contents :

Unit - I

Management : Concept of Management, Nature & Scope of Management, Significance of Management,  responsibility of managers, Management thoughts : Fayol, Taylor, Elton Mayo; Functions of Management.

Unit - II

Planning, Characteristics of Planning, Steps in  Planning  Process, Benefits and Limitation of planning, Types of planning, Objective, Strategies, Policies; Management by Objectives.

Unit - III

Organizing : Nature & purpose of organization, principle of organization; Departmentation; Centralization & Decentralization; Forms of organization structure; Line and Staff relationship.

Unit -IV

Decision Making : Features of decision making, Role of decision making in management, Types of managerial decision, Steps in decision making process, Decision making techniques, Principles of decision making 

Unit - V

Controlling and Budgeting : Nature of Control, relationship between planning and control, need for control, significance and limitation of control, types of control, process of control, budgetary control, performance budgeting, Zero based budgeting, management audit, networks techniques – PERT & CPM a over view .

Note-Added Important Asked Questions.