1. Nature and
Significance of Management
Content:
Introduces the concept of management, its features, importance, and Objectives. Discusses how management
functions in various organizations and its role in achieving organizational
goals.
Objective:
To understand the nature, purpose, and significance of management in business,
and to analyze how effective management contributes to organizational success.
2. Principles of
Management
Content:
Focuses on the principles and theories of management developed by pioneers such
as Henri Fayol and Frederick Taylor. Includes discussions on the importance of
these principles in guiding managerial decisions.
Objective:
To familiarize students with the fundamental principles of management and how
these principles are applied in the real business world.
3. Business
Environment
Content:
Explains the concept of the business environment, including internal and
external factors that affect business operations. Covers economic, social,
political, legal, and technological environments.
Objective:
To help students understand how various environmental factors impact businesses
and how businesses adapt to these changes for sustainable growth.
4. Planning
Content:
Discusses the importance of planning in management, the steps involved in the
planning process, types of plans, and how planning helps businesses achieve
their Objectives.
Objective:
To understand the role of planning in business management, and to develop
skills in creating effective plans for business operations.
5. Organizing
Content:
Explains the organizing function of management, including the process of
creating organizational structures, delegation of authority, and the division
of labor.
Objective:
To understand how organizing helps in the systematic coordination of activities
and resources in a business to achieve goals efficiently.
6. Staffing
Content:
Covers the importance of staffing in businesses, including recruitment,
selection, training, and development of employees to meet organizational needs.
Objective:
To learn the various steps involved in staffing and to understand how effective
staffing contributes to a business’s productivity.
7. Directing
Content:
Focuses on the directing function of management, including leadership,
motivation, communication, and supervision, and their role in guiding employees
towards achieving organizational goals.
Objective:
To analyze how effective directing enhances employee performance and
contributes to achieving organizational Objectives.
8. Controlling
Content:
Explains the controlling process in management, including setting standards,
measuring performance, and taking corrective actions when necessary.
Objective:
To develop an understanding of how the controlling function helps managers
ensure that business activities are carried out as planned.
9. Financial
Management
Content:
Discusses the management of financial resources in a business, including
capital structure, financial planning, and the importance of financial control.
Objective:
To understand the importance of financial management in ensuring the financial
health and stability of a business.
10. Marketing
Management
Content:
Covers the concepts of marketing, including market research, product
development, pricing strategies, distribution, and promotion. Explains how
marketing strategies are formulated.
Objective:
To help students understand the role of marketing in business growth and how
businesses develop and implement marketing plans.
11. Human Resource
Management
Content:
Focuses on the management of human resources, including workforce planning,
performance appraisals, compensation, and employee relations.
Objective:
To understand the significance of human resource management in developing a
motivated and efficient workforce.
12. Entrepreneurship
Development
Content:
Introduces the concept of entrepreneurship, its characteristics, and the role
of entrepreneurs in economic development. Discusses steps in starting a
business and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs.
Objective:
To develop entrepreneurial skills and understand the importance of entrepreneurship
in fostering innovation and contributing to the economy.