We have great pleasure in presenting First edition “Principles and Practices of Management” 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 Principles and Practices of Management. 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 –
Unit – 1 Introduction to Management
Introduction
Management
Definition of Management
Nature of Management
Significance of Management
Differences between Management and Administration
Levels of Management
Role of Managers
Managerial Skills
Evolution of Management Thought
Classical Approaches
Behavioural Approaches
Quantitative Approaches
Systems Approaches
Contingency Approaches
Modern Approaches
Functional Areas of Management
Management as a Science
An art or a Profession
Functions of Management
Principles of Management
Henri Fayol’s Principles of Management
F W Taylor’s Principles of Scientific Management
Contributions of Peter F Drucker in the Field of Management
Review Questions
Unit – 2 Planning and Decision Making
Introduction
Planning
Meaning of Planning
Nature of Planning
Importance of Planning
Purposes of Planning
Types of Plans
Strategic
Tactical
Operational
Planning Process
Decision Making
Meaning of Decision Making
Importance of Decision Making
Steps Involved in Decision Making
MBO
MBE
Review Questions
Unit – 3 Organising and Staffing
Introduction
Organising
Meaning of Organising
Purpose of Organising
Principles of Organizing
Delegation of Authority
Departmentation
Committees
Centralization Versus Decentralization of Authority
Responsibility
Span of Control
Staffing
Meaning of Staffing
Nature of Staffing
Importance of Staffing
Staffing Process
Review Questions
Unit – 4 Directing and Communicating
Introduction
Direction
Meaning of Directing
Nature of Directing
Principles of Direction
Communication
Meaning of Communication
Importance of Communication
Communication Process
Barriers to Communication
Steps to Overcome Communication Barriers
Types of Communication
Review Questions
Unit – 5 Controlling and Co-ordinating
Introduction
Controlling
Meaning of Controlling
Steps in Controlling
Essentials of Sound Control System
Techniques of Control
Coordination
Meaning of Co-ordination
Importance of Co-ordination
Principles of Co-ordination
Review Questions
Skill Development Activities
