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FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

COURSE CODE : BADS01


COURSE NAME : PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

1.0 SYNOPSIS

This course is designed to accentuate the role of management and its guiding
principles of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Students will also be
exposed to the techniques in use today to further enhance management efficiency.
It will also evaluate the pros and cons of both the job of management as well as its
role in the organization. The course will also touch on contemporary issues that
management faces today in the context of the organization specifically and the
human element generally. Students will also be required to complete a group
project in order to further understand the intricacies of management.

2.0 OBJECTIVES

Students are able to:

i. Define the fundamental ideas behind the concepts, functions and required
rudimentary skills in management.
ii. Explain about management in relation to organization, human resources,
other physical resources and the environment
iii. Discuss the contemporary management practices in use.

3.0 REFERENCES

3.1 Main reference

Kinicki, A & William, B.K. (2010). Management: A Practical Introduction


(5th ed) New York, McGraw-Hill.

3.2 Additional references

Daft,R.L. & Marcic, D. (2004). Understanding management, 4th ed. South-


Western:Ohio

Dessler, G. (2004). Management: principles and practices for tomorrow’s


leader. Pearson Prentice Hall:New Jersey.

Robbins, P. & Coulter, M. (2005). Management, 8th ed. Prentice Hall:New


Jersey.
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4.0 GRADING AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Overall grading will comprise the following sub-divisions:

Assignment* 20%
Mid Semester Exam** 20%
Final Exam*** 60%
100%

* Assignment have to be prepared in group of 2 students. The details of the


assignment (especially in terms of its topic, contents and deadline of submission)
will be decided/informed by the related lecturers.

5.0 COURSE CONTENT

Item Subject Chapter Hours No. of


Week

Introduction
1 Managers and Management 1 2 1
2 Management Theory 2 2 2

The Environment of Management


3 The manager’s changing work environment 3 3
& Responsibilities 3&4
4 Global Management 4 3

Planning
5 Foundation of Planning 5 3 5&6
6 Strategic Management 6 3
7 Individual & Group Decision Making 7

Organizing
8 Organizational Culture, Structure & Design 8 3 7

MID-TERM BREAK 8

Organizing (continue)
9 Human Resource Management 9 3 9
10 Organizational Change & Innovation 10 3 10

Leading
11 Managing Individual Differences & 8 3
Behavior 11&12
12 Motivating Employees 9 3
13 Group & Teams 10 3

2
14 Power, Influence & Leadership 11 3
Interpersonal & Organizational 12 3 13&14
15 Communication

16 Control
Techniques for Enhancing Organizational 13 3
Effectiveness 14 3 15

TOTALS 42 15

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