Management Principles and Applications (Sem 1, BCom Tumkur Univ)

We have great pleasure in presenting First edition “Management Principles and Applications” 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 Principles and Applications. 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
Definitions of Management
Objectives of Management
Nature of Management
Scope of Management
Evolution of Management Theories
Classical
Neo-Classical
Modern Theories
Principles of Management
Management Functions
Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Directing
Controlling
Decision Making
Management as a Science / Art / Profession
Role of Manager
Managerial Skills
Management of Innovation
Managing in a Global Environment
Flexible Systems Management
Social Responsibility
Managerial Ethics
Challenges and Opportunities for Future Managers
Review Questions

Module – 2 Planning and Organizing
Introduction
Planning
Definitions of Planning
Objectives of Planning
Nature of Planning
Scope of Planning
Characteristics of Planning
Importance of Planning
Need for Planning
Types of Plans
Planning Process
Principles of Planning
Challenges in Planning
Tools and Techniques of Planning
MBO
MBE
Organizing
Definitions of Organizing
Features of Organizing
Objectives of Organizing
Organization Structures
Functional
Divisional
Matrix
Hybrid
Coordination
Concept of Coordination
Need for Coordination
Techniques of Coordination in an Organization
Decision Making
Review Questions

Module – 3 Staffing & Directing
Introduction
Staffing
Meaning of Staffing
Definitions of Staffing
Importance of Staffing
Directing
Definitions of Directing
Objectives of Directing
Importance of Directing
Principles of Directing
Techniques of Directing
Leadership
Definitions of Leadership
Functions of a Leader
Essentials of a Good Leader
Leadership Styles and Theories
Coordination
Meaning of Coordination
Importance of Coordination
Review Questions

Module – 4 Controlling & MIS in Management
Introduction
Controlling
Meaning of Controlling
Definitions of Controlling
Nature of Controlling
Importance of Control Process
Steps in Control Process
Span of Control.
MIS in Management
Concepts of MIS
Definitions of MIS
Components of MIS
Role of MIS in Management
Security and Ethical issues in MIS
Types of Information Systems
TPS
DSS
EIS
ERP
Emerging Trends
Future Challenges and Opportunities of MIS in Management
Review Questions

Module – 5 Organizational Communication
Introduction
Business Communication
Definitions of Business Communication
Significance in Management
Communication Process
Types of Communication
Verbal Communication
Non-Verbal Communication
Electronic Communications
Business Letters
Types of Business Letters
Sales Enquiry
Supply
Recovery of Dues (simple letters)
Presentation Skills
Listening Skills
Ethics in Business Communication
Review Questions