Principles of Management, Spring 2015

Sutapa Bhattacharjee
Assistant Professor
Institute of Business Administration
E-mail: sutapab@iba-du.edu
Class hours: Mondays and Thursdays 10 11.15 Section A & 11.30 12.45 Section B
Required Text: Robbins, P. Stephen; Coulter, Mary; Management, 11th edition, Pearson.

Course objectives: The students should be able to understand the meaning and importance of
management and management functions. They should also be able to understand the interrelatedness of
the functions and their affect on overall effectiveness and success of the organization. After successful
completion of the course the students should be able to

1. Critically evaluate the theoretical perspectives on management processes within

organizations
2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the wider implications of management decisions and
behavior on organizations, teams and individuals.
3. Apply knowledge of management theory to both personal and professional development and
practice.
Topics to be covered:
1. Introduction: The concept of management Importance of management Management
process Environmental context of management Social responsibility of management
Evolution of management Scientific management school, Classical management theory,
2. Planning: Overview of planning Importance, Types and Steps of planning Planning
strategy Decision making Time and human relationships in decision- making Problem
and opportunity finding The nature of managerial decision- making The rational model of
decision-making.
3. Organizing: Definition of organization Organization structure Type of organization
structure Functional organization Product/market organization Matrix organization
Power & the distribution of authority Types of authority Definition and sources of power
Line and staff authority Delegation of authority Decentralization and centralization
Job design Grouping of activities Departmentalization.
4. Human Resource Management: Span of supervision Optimum span of supervision and
factors influencing optimum span Recruitment Selection Training & development
Performance appraisal & compensation Transfer, promotion, demotion, separations and
evaluation of Human resources Organizational change.

5. Motivation: Concept of motivation Basic assumptions about motivation Motivation

process Importance of motivation in organizations Motivational theories Maslows
need hierarchy REG and two-factor theory Motivation techniques Job satisfaction
6. Leadership: Defining leadership The trait approach to leadership Leadership styles
Managerial grid.
7. Communication: Importance Communication Process Communication in Organization
Barriers to communication.
8. Controlling: Meaning, importance, steps and characteristics in control process Conditions
for control Control techniques.

Grading:

Your course grade will be determined based on the following:

Mid-term

25%

Quiz

10%

Term paper/project work and group presentation

25%

Class attendance

Final Examination
Total

5%
35%
100%

Group Projects.
For Group Project, the course instructor will form the groups. Group members will be randomly chosen.
Student teams will plan, design, and deliver their own project. Groups should select a topic that is of
particular interest to them and relevant to this course. Each group has to choose an organization of their
interest and will have to critically evaluate any of the management functions of that organization. Groups
need to write a report which will document the detail discussion of the topic chosen by the group. Further,
Final Report should be typed (TNR 12 font), double-spaced, and error-free in spelling, grammar, etc
Topics for each groups term paper and presentation should be decided upon (and turned into the
instructor) by Monday April 6 . A Project Plan (what you intend to do) is due on Monday April 13. I
will give you feedback on this plan. Final Report is due on Wednesday May 20. Your presentation will
be held on Monday May 25. Each group will have 7-8 minutes to formally present their project to the
class. Soft copies of all presentations have to be turned to the instructor by Sunday May 24.
Both professionalism and creativity are encouraged in all presentations.

Participation & Attendance:

Regular attendance and active participation is expected from all students. Attendance will be taken each
day. In general, if you miss an in-class assignment without contacting me ahead of time, you will not be
allowed to make it up at a later date. Students are expected to ask and answer questions throughout the
semester, and especially during the discussion leading and presentations made by other groups.
Attendance, promptness, and participation contribute 5 points towards your final grade. Participation
points start at zero, and work up to a maximum of 05 points, based both on the quantity and quality of
your comments and questions during the semester. Arriving late or leaving early will also count against
your attendance grade. Attendance points will be assigned as follows:

0 absence -- 5 points
1 absence

-- 4 points

2 absences -- 3 points
3 absences -- 2 points
4 (or more) -- 0 points

Note 1: There will be no retake for Quizzes. However, make-ups and extensions are discouraged
for all other tests and other assignments, and will only be considered with timely notice
(i.e., if at all possible, before the class or assignment you miss), and with appropriate
documentation, etc. Use electronic mail to contact me.