Principles of Management

Course Name: 

Principles of Management (HU302)

Programme: 

B.Tech (MME)

Semester: 

Fifth

Category: 

Humanities and Social Science Core (HSC)

Credits (L-T-P): 

(3-0-0) 3

Course Outcomes: 

CO1: Develop the knowledge of fundamental management concepts and their application in real life
CO2: Understand the functions of management and identify the key competencies of an effective manager
CO3: Appreciate the importance of managerial ethics and social responsibility in management operations
CO4: Develop critical and creative thinking to solve management problems

Course modules and teaching hours: 

Module 1: (6 hours)
Introduction to management, growth of management as a science, traditional and contemporary issues and challenges, theories, functions and process of management, productivity, organizational environments, relationships, organization cultures, individual ethics, social responsibility, corporate responsibility

Module 2: (6 hours)
Global context of management, international business, structure of global economy, environmental challenges of international management, competing in global economy

Module 3: (8 hours)
Planning and decision making, nature and purpose, types of plans, strategic planning, MBO and decision making

Module 4: (6 hours)
Organizing, nature and purpose, types, span of management, authority, power, responsibility, accountability

Module 5: (8 hours)
Staffing and leading, concept of human resource management,, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, theories of motivation, leadership styles, communication

Module 6: (6 hours)
Controlling, process of controlling, types and techniques in controlling

References: 

Koontz, H., Management, McGraw Hill Publication, 2006
Stoner, James A.F., Freeman, Edward R., Gilbert, Daniel R., Management, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 2005
Griffin, W.R., Management, AITBS Publishers, New Delhi, 2002

Department: 

Humanities, Social Sciences and Management
 

Contact us

Dr. Kumkum Banerjee, Head
Department of MME, NITK, Surathkal
P. O. Srinivasnagar, Mangaluru - 575 025
Karnataka, India.
  • Hot line: +91-0824-2473050

Contact details for Placements and Internships

E.Mail: mme.placementcell@nitk.edu.in

Faculty Co-ordinator: Dr. Saumen Mandal 

Student Co-ordinator:  Abhijeet Dilip Sontakke