MBA 901 - Fundamentals of Management L 3 T P C 2 Version No.

: Course Prerequisite: Nil Objectives: To understand management theory & practices, people, structure, processes and behavioral aspects and appreciate the inter disciplinary nature of management Expected Outcome: Will have a clear view of organization and professional inputs to understand people / structure & processes CONTENTS Unit Description Hours 1.a 1.b 1.c

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Management- Meaning/Concepts/ Evolution/ Current Status/Prognosis Evolution of modern management-scientific management-management thoughts-organisational structure-formal and informal Management Process- Essentials of Planning-Types, Steps, Objectives of Planning, Setting objectives-strategies, policiesplanning premises strategic planning process- decision making nature and process Organisational structure-formal and informal-reengineering organizationstructure and process-departmentalisation-matrix structure-SBU-Line and staff authority, Empowerment and decentralization-Effective organizing and Organisation culture Staffing, selection, motivation, training, placement, performance appraisal, Management Tools, MBO-MBE-Strategic management- Planning for future

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Text Books 1. Schermerhorn, Huntand Osborn,(2004), Organisational Behaviour, 7th Edition, John Wiley Reference Books: 1. James AF Stoner A.J, (2004),Management, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall India. 2. Fred Luthans,(2006) Organizational Behaviour, 10th Edition, Pearson Education Mode of Evaluation: Quizzes(announced and / or unannounced case analysis and case discussion /Class Participation / Assessment of Class Notes etc. Recommended by the Board of Studies on: 22/01/2010 Date of Approval by the Academic Council: 26/03/2010

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Course File 2011

COURSE FILE Faculty Details Name of the Faculty School Prof.R.Indradevi / Dr.S.Sujatha / Prof.R.Sudhakar VIT BUSINESS SCHOOL

Course Details Name of the Class Branch Title of the Subject Fundamentals of Management MBA - II Year Batch Trimester 2010 & 2007 IV

Sub.Code MBA 901

Type of the Course

No. of Students

Brief Objective of the Subject

To understand management theory and practices, people, structure, processes and behavioral aspects and appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of management.

Performance Target Details % of Pass % of First Class Class Average Marks 100 60 70 Planned Actuals (to be filled after the course completion)

Evaluation Pattern Instrument for Evaluation Mid Term Internal Mark Final Exam Assignments, Group activity Presentation and Project Full Syllabus Units 20 40 100 Marks

Learning Resources for the Subject Prescribed Text/ Reference Books: Author, Year, Title ,Publisher
Text Books 1. Schermerhorn, Huntand Osborn,(2004), Organisational Behaviour, 7th Edition, John Wiley Reference Books: 1. James AF Stoner A.J, (2004),Management, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall India. 2. Fred Luthans,(2006) Organizational Behaviour, 10th Edition, Pearson Education

Course Plan
UNIT 1.a, 1.b 1.a 1.c TOPIC Management- Meaning/Concepts/ Evolution/ Evolution of modern management-scientific management-management thoughts Current Status/Prognosis Presentation Management Process- Essentials of PlanningTypes, Steps, Objectives of Planning, Setting objectives-strategies, policiesdecision Group Activity 11 - 15 July making nature and process Effective 2.b 2.a organizing MBO - MBE Strategic Management Organizational structure-formal and informal -departmentalization-matrix structure-SBU1 28 August Project Project Submission Last Date 29 August Line and staff authority, Empowerment and 2.b decentralization - Organization culture Staffing, selection, motivation, training, placement and performance appraisal. Internal Mark Allocation Activity Assignment Presentation Group activity Project Number 1 2 1 1 Marks 5 10 10 15 Total Marks 40 Presentation 25 - 29 July METHODOLOGY DURATION Assignment 27 June - 1 July