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Sub Code & Name : MG 2351 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Unit: I Branch: ME/EC/AE/CE Semester: VI

Unit syllabus:

OVERVIEW OF MANAGEMENT

Definition - Management - Role of managers - Evolution of Management thought -Organization and the environmental factors – Trends and Challenges of Management in

Global Scenario.

Objective:

To facilitate the students on the basis of Management concepts and the history behind the evolution of management thought and to know about trends and challenges in today’s world.

Session
No / Topics to be covered / Time
(Min) / Ref. / Teaching Methods
1 / Definition of Management,Managerial skills / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
2 / Functions of Management-Planning, organizing, controlling, leading and staffing / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
3 / Role of Managers (Mintzberg approach)-Covering ten managerial roles grouped under three categories / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
4 / Evolution of Management Thought (Six different approaches) / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
5 / Analyzing Environmental Factors-External and Internal Environment (SWOT Analysis) / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
6 / How Environment Affects Managers,Analyzing in a Global Environment / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
7 / International Organizations for Developing Global Environment / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
8 / Management Challenges –Standardization, Entry Mode,Locating Activities / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
9 / Managing People in MNC’s / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
10 / Case Study Discussionon Management Yesterday and Today / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
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Sub Code & Name : MG 2351 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Unit: II Branch: ME/EC/AE/CE Semester: VI

Unit syllabus:

PLANNING

Nature and purpose of planning - Planning process - Types of plans – Objectives - Managing by objective (MBO) Strategies - Types of strategies - Policies – DecisionMaking - Types of decision - Decision Making Process - Rational Decision MakingProcess - Decision Making under different conditions.

Objective:

To explain the students on various aspects of planning, strategy formulation and the concepts behind decision making process

Session No /

Topics to be covered

/ Time / Ref / Teaching Methods
11 / Introduction of Planning-Purpose, Types of Plans, Planning Importance of Planning / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
12 / Steps Involved in Planning Process / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
13 / Introduction to Managing By Objectives, Process of MBO / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
14 / Benefits and Weakness of MBO / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
15 / Definition of Strategy , Types of strategies and policies / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
16 / Definition of Decision making, Decision making process, Rationality in decision making / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
17 / Bounded rationality, Programmed and un programmed decisions, Improving decision making / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
18 / Decision Making under Certainty, / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
19 / Decision Making Under Uncertainty and Risk / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
20 / Case Study Discussionon Decision Making & Foundation of Planning / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
CAT-I
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Sub Code & Name : MG 2351 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Unit: III Branch: ME/EC/AE/CE Semester: VI

Unit syllabus:

ORGANIZING

Nature and purpose of organizing - Organization structure - Formal and informal groups/organization - Line and Staff authority - Departmentation - Span of control -Centralization and Decentralization - Delegation of authority - Staffing - Selection andRecruitment - Orientation - Career Development - Career stages – Training - Performance Appraisal.

Objective:

For giving good exposure to students on the basics of organization structure, various departmentation concepts and staffing activities of an organization

Session No /

Topics to be covered

/ Time / Ref / Teaching Methods
21 / Nature and purpose of organizing, Formal and Informal Organization / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
22 / Different Organizational Levels, Line and Staff Authority, Benefits and Limitations, / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
23 / Decentralization and Delegation of Authority / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
24 / Departmentation by Simple Numbers, Time, Enterprise function, Territory or Geography / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
25 / Customer Departmentation, Process or Equipment Departmentation, / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
26 / Departmentation by Product ,Matrix Organization / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
27 / Span of control, Centralization and Decentralization, Delegation of authority / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
28 / Staffing-Selection Process & Techniques / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
29 / Career development, performance appraisal / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
30 / Case Study Discussion on Organizational Structure and Design, Communication and Information Technology / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
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Sub Code & Name : MG 2351 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Unit: IV Branch: ME/EC/AE/CE Semester: VI

Unit syllabus:

DIRECTING

Creativity and Innovation - Motivation and Satisfaction - Motivation Theories - Leadership Styles - Leadership theories - Communication - Barriers to effective communication - Organization Culture - Elements and types of culture – Managing cultural diversity.

Objective:

To discuss in detail on Various Leadership styles, Theories and Techniques of Motivation and process of Communication

Session No /

Topics to be covered

/ Time / Ref / Teaching Aids
31 / Creativity versus Innovation, Stimulating & Nurturing Innovation, Human Resource Variable, Driving Innovation / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
32 / What is Motivation, Motivating Employees: A Three Part Process, Early Theories of Motivation / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
33 / Contemporary Theories of Motivation, Job Satisfaction & Work Behavior, Job Satisfaction & Performance, Job Satisfaction & Customer Satisfaction / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
34 / Who are Leaders? What is Leadership? Early Leadership Theories / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
35 / Contingency Theories of Leadership, Contemporary Views of Leadership / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
36 / Leadership Issues in the 21st Century, What Makes an Effective Leader / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
37 / Communication & Its Process, Communication Channels, Verbal and Non Verbal Communication, Selecting the Best Communication Channel / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
38 / Organizational Communication, The Nature & Function of Communication, Methods of Interpersonal Communication / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
39 / Communication Barriers & Breakdowns (Noise), what is Organizational Culture, Contrasting Organizational Cultures, Current Organizational Culture Issues / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
40 / Organizational Sub Culture, Deciphering an Organizational Culture, Ritual & Ceremonies, Organization Language, Physical Structure & Décor, Organizational Culture and Performance / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
CAT-II
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Sub Code & Name : MG 2351 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Unit: V Branch: ME/EC/AE/CE Semester: VI

Unit syllabus:

Controlling

Process of controlling - Types of control - Budgetary and non-budgetary control techniques - Managing Productivity - Cost Control - Purchase Control – Maintenance Control - Quality Control - Planning operations.

Objective:

To emphasis the students on various aspects of controlling namely productivity, cost, quality, maintenance etc.

Session No /

Topics to be covered

/ Time / Ref / Teaching Methods
41 / What is Control? Types of Control, / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
42 / Why Control is Important? The Control Process / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
43 / Controlling for Organizational performance, Tools for Controlling Organizational Performance / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
44 / Contemporary Issues in Control / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
45 / Managing Productivity, Six Requirements for Successful Value Chain Management / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
46 / Cost control , Purchase control, Methods of Control / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
47 / Maintenance control-Concepts similar to Total Productive Maintenance / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
48 / Matching Controls to Strategy and Structure, Choosing Control Metrics, Back Channel Control Methods / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
49 / Planning for Quality, Organizing and Leading for Quality, Controlling for Quality, Quality Goals, Mass Customization / 50Min / 1, 2 / BB
50 / Case Study Discussion on Foundations of Control and Operations and Value Chain Management / 50Min / 1,2 / BB
CAT-III
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Sub Code & Name : MG 1351 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Unit: - Branch: ME/EC/AE/CE Semester: VI

Course Delivery Plan:

Week / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14
I II / I II / I II / I II / I II / I II / I II / I II / I II / I II / I II / I II / I II / I II

Units

/ 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 2 / 2 / 2 / 2 / 2 / C
A
T
1 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 4 / 4 / 4 / 4 / 4 / CAT
2 / 5 / 5 / 5 / 5 / 5 / CAT3

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Stephen P. Robbins and Mary Coulter, 'Management', Prentice Hall of India, 8th edition.

2. Charles W L Hill, Steven L McShane, 'Principles of Management', Mcgraw Hill Education, Special Indian Edition, 2007.

REFERENCES:

1. Hellriegel, Slocum & Jackson, ' Management - A Competency Based Approach', Thomson South Western, 10th edition, 2007.

2. Harold Koontz, Heinz Weihrich and Mark V Cannice, 'Management - A global & Entrepreneurial Perspective', Tata Mcgraw Hill, 12th edition, 2007.

3. Andrew J. Dubrin, 'Essentials of Management', Thomson Southwestern, 7th edition, 2007.

Prepared by

/ Approved by
Signature
Name / Mr.S.Gopinath / Mr.S.Senthil Rajan / Prof.EG.Govindan
Designation / Asst. Professor / ME / Asst. Professor / EC / Vice Principal & Head
Date / 20-12-2010 / 20-12-2010 / 20-12-2010