PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT

About this Course

This course will expose the students to basic management knowledge and managerial skills, focusing on functions of management such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. In addition, this course also indicates the basic knowledge organization will be practices of behavior concepts of group and team, change and conflict. This course will enhance students' understanding of both principles of management and create a basic application of organizational behavior.

Course Learning Outcomes

1) Describe the concepts and theories related to management and organization behaviour.
2) Comprehend the knowledge of management and organizational behaviour in addressing the current global situation.
3) Perform competencies to integrate managerial roles of planning, organizing, leading and controlling into management practices.

Course Syllabus

+ Course Syllabus

1) Introduction to Management
-Definition of management
-Levels of management
-Managerial skills
-Managerial roles
-Process of management
-Contemporary manager

2) Evolution of Management Thoughts
-Classical perspectives (Scientific management & Administrative Management)
-Behavioral perspectives (Elton Mayo & Douglas Mc Gregor)
-System and contingency approach

3) Planning
-Nature and purpose of planning
-Types of plans
-Planning process
-Barriers to effective planning

4) Decision Making
-Types of decision making
-Types of conditions under decision making
-Decision making process

5) Organizing
-Organizing process
-Organizational structures/departmentalization
-Authority
-Span of management
-Delegation

6) Leadership
-Definition and significance of leadership
-Leadership Theories (Trait, Behavioral & Interactive or Contingency)
-Sources of power

7) Motivation
-Explain the basic motivation process.
-Describe the different approaches to motivation.
-Explain needs-based approaches to employee motivation.
-Define the process approaches to employee motivation.

8) Control
-Definition and importance of control
-Controlling process
-Types of control
-Characteristics of an effective control system

9) Communication
-Communication process
-Formal communication (downward, upward and lateral)
-Informal communication
-Barriers to effective communication
-Achieving communication effectiveness
-Verbal and non-verbal communication
-Importance of non-verbal communication

10) Human Resource (HR) Management
-Role & function of HR department
-Job analysis (job description and job specification)
-Human Resource planning
-Recruitment (Internal & External)
-Selection
-Orientation
-Training (on the job and off the job training)
-Performance appraisal
-Welfare, benefits & rewards

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 : IS THIS MOOC FOR ME?
A1 : This MOOC is an introductory course for anyone who is interested in exploring the topic of management. It is open to anyone, although it was designed with a special focus on professional figures such as students, educators, employers, job seekers, and industries.

Q2 : IS THIS MOOC FREE?
A2 : YES. This MOOC is free to enroll and study.

Q3 : HOW MANY HOURS DO I NEED TO STUDY EACH WEEK?
A3 : The estimated weekly effort in order to cover all materials and activities is about 1-2 hours.

Q4 : DO I HAVE TO BE ONLINE AT SPECIFIC TIMES TO ATTEND THE COURSE?
A4 : You are free to shape your own learning experience the way that best suits you. All course materials i.e. teaching videos, assessments, articles, and additional videos will remain online.

Q5 : WHY SHOULD I TAKE THE ASSESSMENTS?
A5 : The assessments are designed to automatically test your understanding of the videos and their equivalent transcript materials. Please use them to check your learning progress.