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MGMT 142 - Principles of Management Spring Semester 2013
Instructor M Abdur Rahman Malik Office Room no: 417, New SDSB
building Office Hours 1400 1530 on Tuesday and Thursday (or by
appointment) Email [email protected] Telephone 8037
Secretary/TA Mr. Kashif Saeed TA: TBA Course URL Course Basics
Credit Hours 3 Lecture(s) Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week 2 Duration 75
minutes Recitation/Lab (per week) Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week - Duration
- Tutorial (per week) Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week - Duration - Course
Distribution Core Core Open for Student Category Freshmen only
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Principles of Management is a rich, interactive learning
experience designed to give students an overarching view of
management and the basic intellectual tools and aptitudes they need
to meet today's organizational challenges. This basic management
course will investigate the different functions of management,
namely planning, organizing, leading and controlling. In tandem,
the course will explore how issues such as organization structure,
technology, innovation, ethics, corporate responsibility,
organization culture, the competitive environment and
customer-focus influence managerial decision making.
COURSE PREREQUISITE(S)
NONE
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To introduce business and non business students with various
topics pertaining to management such as social responsibility,
ethics, global management, leadership, organization change,
entrepreneurship, human resource management, organizational culture
& structure and motivation etc.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the students should be able to: 1.
Understand and appreciate different managerial functions and their
application in an organizational setting. 2. Critically examine
managerial decision-making and the reasons and the context it takes
place in so as to sharpen their own judgment to make informed
decisions.
Grading Breakup and Policy Assignment / Project / Presentation:
25% (13% for the paper and 12 % for the presentation) Quiz(s): 15%
(n-2 policy applies) Class Participation: 10% (5% for CP and
attendance each). Max of 4 absences (including petitions) are
allowed. From 5th absence, there will be negative grading in place.
Midterm Examination: 20% Final Examination: 30% Examination
Detail
Midterm Exam
Yes/No: Yes Combine / Separate: Combined Duration: 75 minutes
Preferred Date: Tuesday / Thursday Exam Specifications: TBA
Final Exam
Yes/No: Yes Combine / Separate: Combined Duration: 75 minutes
Preferred Date: Tuesday / Thursday Exam Specifications: TBA
COURSE OVERVIEW
Lecture Topics Recommended Readings
Objectives/ Application
Foundations of Management
1 Introduction to the Course Managing Chapter 1
Introduction to management functions and key elements of the new
competitive environment.
2 Managing The Evolution of Management
Chapter 1 Appendix
Introduction to the classical and contemporary management
approaches and their influences.
3 The External Environment Chapter 2 Understanding how
environmental forces influence organizations and managerial
decision making.
4 Organizational Culture Chapter 2 Understanding elements of
organizational culture and its relationship with the external
environment.
5 Managerial Decision Making Chapter 3 Introduction to the
stages of decision making.
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6 Decision Making Chapter 3 Understating group and
organizational decision making
Planning: Delivering Strategic Value
7 Planning Chapter 4 Understanding the planning process and the
alignment of tactical, operational and strategic planning.
8 Strategic Management Chapter 4 Introduction to strategic
planning and its effective implementation.
9 Ethics and Corporate Responsibility Chapter 5
Understanding different ethical perspectives and their influence
on managerial decision making and corporate responsibility.
10 International Management Chapter 6 Understanding the global
economy and its influence on organization.
11 Entrepreneurship: The Business Plan Chapter 7 Understanding
entrepreneurship success and challenges.
12 Case Discussion/Guest Speaker TBA
Organizing: Building a Dynamic Organization
13 Organization Structure Chapter 8 Introduction to different
types of organization structures.
14 Organizational Agility Chapter 9 Understanding the idea of
organizational agility and its relevance for success.
15 Mid Term Exam
16 Human Resource Management Chapter 10 Introduction to the
concept of line and staff manager.
17 Human Resource Management Chapter 10 Introduction to the
basic functions of HRM.
Leading: Mobilizing People
18 Leadership Chapter 12 Introduction to various Leadership
theories and their application.
19 Motivating for Performance Chapter 13 Introduction to
motivation theories.
20 Motivating for Performance Teamwork Chapter 14 Application of
motivation concepts to enhance performance.
21 Teamwork Exercise Communicating
Chapter 14 Importance of effective communication in
organizations.
Controlling: Learning and Changing
22 Managerial Control Chapter 16 Introduction to various
managerial control strategies.
23 Managing Technology and Innovation Chapter 17 How to manage
in the continuously changing technological environment.
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24 Case TBA
25 Case / Special topic / Project Presentations TBA
26 Project Presentations -
27 Project Presentations -
28 Final Synthesis -
Final Exam
Textbook(s)/Supplementary Readings Required: Bateman, Thomas S.
and Snell, Scott A., 2008 (eighth edition), "Management: Leading
and Collaborating in a Competitive World", New Delhi, Tata
McGraw-Hill Publishing. Reference: Griffin, R.W. 1993. Management.
Houghton Mifflin Company. Useful Information about the method of
instruction, grading instruments and some useful hints. Method of
instructions: Class will consist of lectures, discussions, videos,
cases and activities to enrich learning. As class discussions play
a significant role in learning and understanding of the subject, it
is your responsibility to adjust your personal schedules and ensure
your active presence in all the class sessions. It is essential
that you: 1. Prepare for the classes. Please read the assigned
reading(s) before each class. 2. Attend all classes. 3. Actively
contribute to class discussions and activities. 4. Thoroughly and
thoughtfully complete assignments. Group assignments / project To
be discussed and decided in the class Class participation Class
contribution is and can be: Making observations that integrate
concepts and discussions, Citing relevant personal examples, Being
an active participant in group discussions, Working with others to
come to a common understanding of the topics. By extension,
contribution is not continuously dominating the class and group
discussions. It also means listening to what others say - they have
a right to contribute (and you may learn something!). Contribution
is not coming to class unprepared and ill-equipped to intelligently
discuss the topic of the day. Contribution is not repeating the
points others just made to get the CP credit. Plagiarism
Universitys ethics code applies.
