Course Title:
Management
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Course Code: MGT-120
Credit Hours: Three (3)
Semester: BS IT 1s t Semester
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: AFTAB HAIDER
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course is designed to provide students an overview of the management function and its role in organizations. The course is intended at highlighting the theoretical aspects of management and then translating these concepts into practical frameworks. Major focus would be on making students comprehend the functional areas such as planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Course emphasis is placed on the development of skills and knowledge needed to successfully manage an organization.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Main objectives of this course are:
To provide a conceptual and theoretical knowledge about the important functions and activities of management.
To develop critical ways of thinking (analysis and synthesis) for evaluating and applying a variety of concepts and techniques in managerial decision making situations through case discussions and other experiential assignments.
To facilitate students to become an active creator of their own knowledge.
COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of this course students should be able to:
· Define management and the management process and explain the functions of management in an organization.
Understand the importance of basic managerial process
Describe the application of planning tools in goal setting and planning.
Describe the eight steps in the decision making process.
Understand the nature and function of communication within an organization.
Discuss the functional role of human resource management in strategic planning and organizing.
Understand how to manage resistance to change, describe techniques for reducing resistance of organizational members to change and stimulating innovation
· Understand the importance of effective leadership for the success of an organization.
METHODS OF LEARNING
A variety of techniques will be used to enhance students learning for this course. These include face-to-face lecture, discussion, debates, exams:, cases, in-class group activities, out-of-class group and individual assignments, and Internet Research. Students are expected to come to every session having completed your reading and/or other assignments.
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK(S)
· Management book by Stephen P. Robbins and Mary Coutler, Prentice Hall International (10th Edition)
REFERENCES BOOKS
· The New Management, by Robert M. Fulmer, 1988 (4th Edition)
· Management: Harold Koontz and Heinz Weihrich, Mcgraw Hill, 1988
· Management: Arthur G. Bedeian
· Management: James A.F. Stoner and Charles Wankel, Prentice Hall 1986
ASSESSMENT EVALUATION
Final Exam 40%
Midterm Exam 25%
Quizzes 15%
Project 10%
Cases / Articles 10%
Total 100%
COURSE CONTENTS
Introduction to Managers and Management
Evolution of Management
Organization Environment and Culture
The foundation of Planning
Decision making the essence of manager’s job
Strategic Management
Organization Structure and Design
Managing Human Resource
Motivating self and others
Leadership
Understanding managerial communication
· Controlling as a management function..
LECTURES DELIVERY PLAN
Week 1
-Introduction of the students and Instructor
-Course Outline
-Brief Synopsis of the Course
-Formation of Groups
Lecture/Discussion
Introduction to Management and Organizations
Chapter 1, Stephen P. Robbins
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Week 2
Lecture/Discussion
Introduction to Management and Organizations,
Chapter 1 (Continued)
Week 3
Lecture/Discussion
Case Study
Management History
Chapter 2, Stephen P. Robbins
Week 4
Lecture/Discussion
Management History (Continued)
Week 5
Lecture/Discussion
Organizational Culture and Environment
Chapter 3, Stephen P. Robbins
Quiz - 1
Week 6
Lecture/Discussion
Case Study
Planning: Managers as Decision Makers
Chapter 4, Stephen P. Robbins
Week 7
Lecture/Discussion
Planning: Foundations of Planning
Chapter 5, Stephen P. Robbins
Quiz -2
Week 8
Lecture/Discussion
Case Study
Revision of course covered till Mid Term, General discussion class
Week 9
Mid-Term Examination
Week 10
Lecture/Discussion
Case Study:
Organizing: Organizational Structure and Design
Chapter 6, Stephen P. Robbins
Week 11
Lecture/Discussion
Case Study: Human Resource Management
Organizing: Managing Human Resources
Chapter 7, Stephen P. Robbins
Week 12
Lecture/Discussion
Case Study: Motivation
Motivating Self and others
Chapter 8, Stephen P. Robbins
Quiz – 3
Week 13
Lecture/Discussion
Motivating Self and others (Continued)
Chapter 8, Stephen P. Robbins
Week 14
Lecture/Discussion
Project Presentation
Leading: Managers as Leaders
Chapter 9, Stephen P. Robbins
Quiz - 4
Week 15
Lecture/Discussion
Controlling: Foundation of Controlling
Chapter 10, Stephen P. Robbins
Week 16
Lecture/Discussion
Final Project
Week 17
Lecture/Discussion
Revision Week
Week 18
Final Examination
Note: Guidelines for the Final Project will be provided up to 4th week of semester.
