Principle of Management

Program Class: Diploma / BCA CS

Year: I

Semester: II

Subject: BCA Bachelor of Computer Application

Course Title: Principle of Management

Course Learning Outcomes:

Credits: 4

Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: –25+75

Min. Passing Marks: 33

Unit

Topics

I

Nature of Management: Meaning, Definition, it’s nature purpose, importance & Functions, Management as Art, Science & Profession- Management as social System Concepts of management-Administration- Organization, Management Skills, Levels of Management.

II

Evolution of Management Thought: Contribution of F.W.Taylor, Henri Fayol, Elton Mayo, Chester Barhard & Peter Drucker to the management thought. Business Ethics & Social Responsibility: Concept, Shift to Ethics, Tools of Ethics.

III

Functions of Management: Part-I Planning – Meaning- Need & Importance, types, Process of Planning, Barriers to Effective Planning, levels – advantages & limitations. Forecasting- Need & Techniques Decision making-Types – Process of rational decision-making & techniques of decision- making Organizing – Elements of organizing & processes: Types of organizations, Delegation of authority – Need, difficulties Delegation – Decentralization Staffing – Meaning & Importance, Direction – Nature – Principles, Communication – Types & Importance

IV

Functions of Management: Part-II Motivation – Importance – theories Leadership – Meaning –styles, qualities & function of leader Controlling – Need, Nature, importance, Process & Techniques, Total Quality Management Coordination – Need –Importance

V

Management of Change: Models for Change, Force for Change, Need for Change, Alternative Change Techniques, New Trends in Organization Change, Stress Management.

VI

Strategic Management Definition, Classes of Decisions, Levels of Decision, Strategy, Role of different Strategist, Relevance of Strategic Management and its Benefits, Strategic Management in India