Lahore University of Management Sciences

MGMT-142 – Principles of Management

Fall 2023

Instructor Aneeka Fahima Sufi / Afaf Khalid/ Mohsin Bashir/ Muhammad Hamza Nawaz Butt
Room No. NA
Office Hours Will be announced soon though they will be mainly flexible.
Email TBA
Telephone
Secretary/TA TBA
TA Office Will be announced.
Hours
Course URL Suraj.lums.edu.pk/ lms.lums.edu.pk
(if any)

Course Teaching Methodology (Please mention following details in plain text)

• Teaching Methodology: Blend of both synchronous and asynchronous
• Lecture details: All sessions would be live and interactive; few topics might be covered through pre-
recorded sessions, PPT slides, or readings.

Course Basics
Credit Hours
Lecture(s) Nbr of Lec(s) 2 Duration I hour 15 minutes
Per Week
Recitation/Lab (per Nbr of Lec(s) none Duration
week) Per Week
Tutorial (per week) Nbr of Lec(s) none Duration
Per Week

Course Distribution
Core Core
Elective
Open for Student All
Category
Close for Student none
Category

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Principles of Management is a rich, interactive learning experience designed to give students an overarching
view of management and the basic intellectual tools and aptitudes they need to meet today's organizational
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
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organization structure, technology, innovation, ethics, corporate responsibility, competitive environment and
customer‐focus influence managerial decision making.

COURSE PREREQUISITE(S)

None

COURSE OBJECTIVES
To introduce business and non business students with various topics pertaining to management
such as strategy, global management, leadership, entrepreneurship, human resource management
and organizational structure in an evolving and competitive environment. The course will allow
students to:
1. Develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts, classical and contemporary theories,
and current practices in management;
2. Apply relevant management concepts, tools, and theories to critically analyze and evaluate
business problems/ decisions given the understanding of external and internal environment of
the organization;
3. Discuss and debate a variety of topics in management including the ethical and global
perspectives by applying their knowledge of management in the context of both for profit and
public/not-for-profit organizations.
4. Present and defend their analysis and recommendations effectively, both in oral and written
forms. (General Learning Goal).

Learning Outcomes
The course aims to provide students with the basic managerial knowledge necessary to
understand role of manager. Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Briefly outline features of and distinguish between different management theories.
2. Describe the role of managers and the factors influencing manager’s decision making.
3. Explain key functions of management and analyze a business situation and its
challenges.
4. Express their understanding of various management issues including globalization,
technology,
5. innovation, CSR, business ethics
6. Realize the importance of group /team working, and apply reasoning to solve problems.
Grading break up: Component Details and weightages

Assignment(s): 10% A total of < or= 4 assignments will be given. They could be individual or group
assignments
Quiz(s): 20% (n-1) preannounced 4 or 5 quizzes will be given
Class Participation: 10% (oral and written)
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Midterm Examination: 20%
Project: 20% (15% group work, 5% viva)
Final Examination: 20%

Examination Detail

Yes:
Separate:
Midterm Exam Duration:
Preferred Date:
Exam Specifications:

Yes:
Separate:
Final Exam
Duration:
Exam Specifications:

Communication:

• You will find your instructor (and TAs) available to answer your queries and clear your understanding
issues about any particular topic. All you have to do is to email or communicate through class
whatsapp group which we will be formally active from first week of the semester.

• All course related material (course outline, reference book, relevant readings and videos, or session
related updates) will be uploaded on LMS, Resources tab (lms.lums.edu.pk).

• Emails will be frequently used for all formal communication related to your course including class
zoom session invitation. Therefore, please ensure that you check your email before every class.

• Please ensure all that your instructor is copied in the emails you sent to the TAs for any matter. In
case of policy matters (CP grading, quiz marks review, exam structure, etc.) the final word will be
from the instructor.

• In case of internet connectivity issue, the message needs to be sent within 5minutes of class
commencement through email (to the instructor with cc to TAs).

• You are required to log into Zoom displaying your name.

A note on Plagiarism:
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• Plagiarism refers to the practice of presenting the words or ideas of another author (it may be the text
passage or work of another student) as your own, without appropriate knowledge. This practice is not
permitted and regarded as a serious misconduct by the school and if proved, will be panelized. This
implies Zero tolerance for plagiarism.

• In case of quizzes or any other assessment if it found that the answers /solutions are cheated /copied
from online sources / book, the quiz will be considered cancelled.

• Always express your understanding of the concept in your own words; therefore structuring of your
thoughts is critically important.

COURSE OVERVIEW
Lecture/ Recommended Objectives/
Topics
Module Readings Application
Brief introduction of the course and how the
Introduction to the course None classes will proceed online.
Class SOPs and general ice
breaking discussion with the Understand the purpose of taking the course,
1 students. and have a clear idea of what is expected of
Four main functions of them in terms of assessment.
managers and different
management levels. Clear guidelines on how different grading
components will be managed in the class.

Differentiate between the four functions of

2 Managing and Performing Chapter 1 Management.
Different levels of management.

Chapter 1 Introduction to the classical and

2 The Evolution of Management Appendix contemporary management approaches and
their influences.
The External and Internal Chapter 2 Understanding how environmental forces
3 Environments influence organizations and managerial
decision making.
Understanding how environmental forces
The External and Internal Chapter 2 influence organizations and managerial
4 Environments decision making

Explain:
• Features of Managerial Decisions
5 • The phases of decision making
Managerial Decision Making Chapter 3 • Steps involved in evaluating the
decision
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• Key barriers to effective decision
making
• Group Decision making | Benefits &
Limitations

Planning and Strategic Chapter 4 Explain

6 Management • The planning process and its
importance
• Three levels of planning; the
Chapter 4 alignment of
• tactical, operational, and strategic
Planning and Strategic • planning
7 Management Outline Six steps Strategic Planning process:

Understanding different ethical perspectives

Chapter 5 and their influence on managerial decision
Ethics and Corporate Social making and corporate responsibility.
8
Responsibility
Ethical Dilemmas, how to make a decision
which involves a n ethical dilemma, and
Chapter 5 ethical decision making model.
Ethics and Corporate Social
Responsibility CSR | Contrasting views, reconciliation.
9 Discuss reasons for businesses growing
interest in natural environment

Understanding the global economy and its

influence on organization.
Chapter 6
10 International Management
International business models.

Entry modes in International business.

Chapter 6
11 International Management
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Understanding entrepreneurship – success
and challenges.
Chapter 7
12 Entrepreneurship
Understanding the concept of Social
Entrepreneurship.

Challenges of
Entrepreneurship ( guest
13 entrepreneurshi Debriefing session
speaker session)
p in real life

Explain types of structures | Vertical,

horizontal, matrix and divisional structures
14 Organizational Structure Chapter 8
Briefly explain network Organizations

Midterm

Understand how organizational agility is

relevant to success
• Explain what is meant by:
1. The Responsive Organization
15 Organizational Agility Chapter 9
2. Strategy and Organizational Agility
3. Organizing around Core Capabilities
4. The Learning Organization
5. Organizational Size and Agility
Explain:
1. The basic functions of HR management
2. Staffing | The hiring process
16 Human Resource Management Chapter 10
3. The factors in developing workforce |
Training & Development needs
4. Performance appraisal process and
Techniques
• Outline steps involved in:
1. Designing reward system
17 Human Resource Management Chapter 10 2. Managing Diverse workforce
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Preliminary Project
18
Presentations (Prep Work)

Introduction to various Leadership theories

Movie on Leadership Chapter 12 and their application.
19-20
Leadership

Introduction to various motivation theories

and important concepts.
Describe how designing motivating jobs (job
21 Motivating for Performance Chapter 13
rotation, enlargement, and enrichment), to
improve performance.

Explain the different types of teams

• Differentiate between Groups &
Teams
22 Teamwork Chapter 14
• Outline the Teaming Challenges
• Summarize the considerations of
Building effective teams
Explain how to manage in the continuously
Managing Technology and changing technological environment.
23 Chapter 17
Innovation

Contemporary issues in Readings/links/

24 videos
Management

To be
25 Guest session/ Course Review/ announced

26 Project presentations

27 Project presentations

28 Project presentations

Final Exam
The instructor may swap sessions if required. It is assumed that you have done all readings prior to the
class. Further readings may be added during the course.
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Textbook(s)/Supplementary Readings
Course Pack: MANAGEMENT – Leading & Collaborating in Competitive World (13th edition) By
Bateman | Snell| Konopaske

Further Links which may be additionally useful

http://www.businessinsider.com/
www.hbr.org
https://managingpakistanis.blogspot.com/
www.forbes.com