We have great pleasure in presenting First edition “Management Dynamics” written for students of UG courses. The related matters are written in a simple and easily understandable.
This volume is an attempt to pro vide the students with thorough understanding of Management Dynamics. We have presented the subject matter in a systematic manner with liberal use of charts and diagrams where ever necessary so as to make it interesting and sustain students’ interest.
Contents –
Module – 1 Introduction to Management
Introduction
Concept of Management
Management
Art and Science
Management Vs Administration
Levels of Management
Functions of Management
Management as a Profession
Managerial Skills
Qualities
Characteristics of Managers
Quality Circle
Meaning of Quality Circle
Features of Quality Circle
Objectives of Quality Circle
Evolution of Management Thought
Early Contributions
Taylor and Scientific Management
Fayol’s (Introduction only) Administrative Management
Bureaucracy
Human Relations
Modern Approach
Social Responsibility of Managers
Horizontal and Vertical Fit in HR System
Review Questions
Module – 2 Planning and Organizing
Introduction
Concept of Planning
Significance of Planning
Classification of Planning
Strategic Plan
Tactical Plan and Operational Plan
Process of Planning
Barriers to effective Planning
MBO (Management by Objective)
Management by Exception
Decision Making
Strategies of Decision Making
Steps in Rational Decision Making Process
Factors influencing Decision Making Process
Psychological Bias
Decision Support System
Organizing
Defining Organising
Principles of Organising
Process of Organising
Types of Organizational Structure
Span of Control
Centralization vs. Decentralization of Authority
Informal Organization
Review Questions
Module – 3 Staffing, Directing & Controlling
Introduction
Staffing
Meaning of Staffing
Definition of Staffing
Concept of Staffing
Objective of Staffing
System Approach to Staffing
Manpower Planning
Controlling
Meaning of Controlling
Definition of Controlling
Concept of Controlling
Importance of Controlling
Types of Control
Steps in Control Process
Directing
Concept of Directing
Techniques of Directing and Supervision
Types of Supervision
Essential Characteristics of Supervisor
Review Questions
Module – 4 Leadership and Motivation
Introduction
Leadership vs Management
Process of Leadership
Importance of Leadership
Characteristics of an effective Leader
Modern Styles of Leadership
Transactional
Transformational
Servant Leadership
Democratic
Autocratic
Laissez-Faire (Delegative)
Bureaucratic
Charismatic
Coaching
Meaning of Coaching
Concepts of Coaching
Motivation
Concept of Motivation
Forms of Employee Motivation
Need for Motivation
Theories of Motivation
Need for Motivation Theory
Theory of Herzberg
ERG Theory
Attribution Theory
Incentive Theory
Safety Theory
Review Questions
Module – 5 Ethics in Management & Recent Trends in Management
Introduction
Ethics in Management
Meaning of Ethics in Management
Definition of Ethics in Management
Hindrances in Ethical Decision
Impact of Policy Matters in Ethical Decision Making
Ethical Issues in Implementing Government Norms
Organizational Policies
Managerial Ethics
Emerging Trends in Management
Business Process Re-engineering
Objectives of BPR
Total Quality Management
Principles of TQM
Quality Circles
Objective & Benefits of Quality Circles-Objective
Benchmarking
Steps Involved in Benchmarking
Review Questions
Skill Development
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