Principles and Practices of Management

Introduction to Management: Meaning, Nature, Importance; Principles; Levels and Functions

Evolution of Management Thought: Taylor, Fayol, Weber and Human Relations Approach (Overview)

Planning and Decision Making: Process, Types of Plans, Forecasting and Tools

Organising Structure: Departmentation, Delegation, Authority–Responsibility and Span of Control

Staffing: Recruitment, Selection, Training, Performance Appraisal and Career Planning

Directing and Leadership: Motivation, Leadership Styles, Communication and Supervision

Coordination: Need, Principles, Techniques and Coordination in Practice

Controlling: Control Process, Techniques, Budgetary Control and Management by Objectives (MBO)

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Business Ethics and Values in Management

Strategic Management Basics: Vision–Mission, SWOT, Strategy Formulation and Implementation (Overview)