School of Business

Department of Management
Course Name:
Organizational Management
Course Code
MGT 212
Semester: Summer 2024

INSTRUCTOR & DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

1. Instructor Afnaan Ahmed

Name:
2. Office Room NAC 878

3. Office Hours: ST: 10:30-10:50, 1:30- 3:05

MW: 10:30-10:50, 1:30-3:05
4. Email Address: afnaan.ahmed@northsouth.edu

5. Department: Management

6. Links: North South University Website: http://www.northsouth.edu

School of Business Website: http://www.northsouth.edu/academic/sob/

COURSE & SECTION INFORMATION

Course Eng 102

Prerequisite(s)

Course Credit 3:0

Hours

Course Description This course discusses the methods and concepts of managing a staff, business or
organization. Students learn to apply, identify and evaluate functions for private and
public organizations and their business structures. This course will incorporate
principles of management and organizational behavioral aspects as well.

Learning Objectives  To learn and appreciate different management schools of

thoughts.
 To learn the effects of environmental factors on business entities.
 To learn the basics of four management functions
(planning/organizing/leading/controlling)
 To learn and appreciate various leadership theories.
 To learn various management terms and concepts.

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 Student Learning Outcome:

Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:

1. To relate specific management approaches that will be applicable in specific situation.
2. To differentiate between internal and external situational factors and how they impact a firm’s
strategic plan. (this will be demonstrated by students through project paper and through
exams)
3. To relate terms and concepts pertaining to four functions of management through exams.
4. To relate and apply various leadership theories in exam setting and through group project.
5. RELATE information generated from secondary data (Such as, information collected for group
report)

LEARNING RESOURCES AND TEXTBOOK(S)

Author Edition & Year Publisher ISBN

Title
Stephen Robins, Mary Management 16 Edition
th
Pearson ISBN 10:
Coulter and Lori K. Long 2025
809064-5

ISBN 13:
809064-7

Other Resources:

Reference Text:

Management: A Practical Introduction, 10th Edition, by Angelo Kinicki & Denise Breaux Soignet, 2022
ISBN10: 1260735168
ISBN13: 9781260735161

Journals and Online Magazines:

Management Today, Harvard Business Review, The Daily Star News.

Teaching Methods:

Extensive lectures will be given on every topic followed by real life examples using US and local MNCs.
Summary of the lectures will be available through lecture modules. Students are highly encouraged to
take notes carefully. The lectures will be highly interactive. Small cases will be analyzed in group setting
using workshop format. Students will be encouraged to participate in discussion and share their ideas
regarding the case problem.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND GRADING SCHEME

Grading tool
Points
Midterm Exam 1 20%
Midterm Exam 2 20%
Final Exam 25%
Group Project 20%
Class Attendance & Participation 5%
Case Analysis/Workshops (2 units) 10%

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Course Syllabus:

Topic 1 Foundations of Mgmt/Managers and you in the Workplace

Topic 2 Managing the External Env./Influence of the External Env & Org Culture

Topic 3 Mgmt History Modules

Topic 4 Managing Social responsibilities and Ethics

Topic 5 Managing in a Global Env & Entry Methods of MNCs

Topic 6 Foundations of planning

Topic 7 Designing Org Structure and Basic Org Design/Adaptive Org Design
Topic 8 Managing Strategy & Intro to Strategic Mgmt
Topic 9 Making Decisions
Topic 10 Motivation & Motivating Employees
Topic 11 Managing Groups and Teams
Topic 12 Leadership & Being Effective Leader
Topic 13 Managing Communication

Topic 14 Monitoring & Controlling

Exam Syllabus: (Tentative)

Midterm Exam 1 Lecture Series 1 to Lecture Series 5

Midterm Exam 2 Lecture Series 6 to Lecture Series 9
Final Exam Lecture Series 10 to Lecture Series 14

Course Plan:
Session 1 Course introduction and Preliminary discussion on Management
Session 2 Topic: Foundations of Mgmt. / Managers and you in the Workplace
Session 3 Continuation session 2 and special discussion of division of labor
Session 4 Managing External Env/ Influence of the External Env & Org Culture
Session 5 Continuation of session 4 and Situational Analysis (External/Internal factor)
Session 6 Topic: History of Mgmt Modules & Contribution of Mgmt Experts
Session 7 Case Study 1
Session 8 Topic: Managing Social & Ethical responsibilities
Session 9 Conclusion of session 8 & start of Topic: Managing in a Global Env and Entry
Methods of MNCs
Session 10 Continuation of session 9
Session 11 Conclusion of Managing in a Global Env and Entry Methods of MNCs & Review of
Midterm topics
Session 12 Midterm Exam 1
Session 13 Topic: Foundations of Planning
Session 14 Continuation of Planning topic & Conclusion
Session 15 Topic: Managing strategies: Strategic Management and Intro to Strategic Planning
Session 16 Continuation of Session 15 & Conclusion
Session 17 Case Study 2
Session 18 Topic: Designing Org Structure and Org Design
Session 19 Continuation of session 18 & Conclusion & Group formation for Project
Session 20 Topic: Adaptive Org Design
Session 21 Conclusion of Adaptive Org Design & start Topic: Making Decisions
Session 22 Case study 3
Session 23 Midterm Exam 2

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Session 24 Group Project explanation/Discussion
Session 25 Start Topic: Motivating Employees: & Assign
Session 26 Conclusion of Motivation Topic: & Topic: Managing Groups &Teams
Session 27 Start Topic: Leadership and Being an Effective Leader
Session 28 Conclusion of Leadership & Start Topic: Communication
Session 29 Case Study 4

Case Analysis/ Workshop:

Students will form groups of two/individual where they will be assigned a case to dissect, analyse,
interpret, and give decision regarding a problem pertaining to the case. Limited time will be given
to complete this assignment and they have to produce a decision in written format within that
stipulated time. Students will be allowed to discuss the case with their peers and course instructor
further clarification. They need to demonstrate their learning into application in this exercise.

Out of 4 cases best 2 case will be selected

Group Project/Report:

Students will be assigned with an investigative topic where they have to prepare their analysis of the
topic and offer recommendations.
Students will form groups of five and will be submitting the group project
Details will be discussed in class and instructions will be given in due time.

Project Presentation:
To be announced.

Exam Formalities:

Exam dates will be announced in advance and exams will be a combination of MCQ or T/F, and short
questions. Instructor will make those decisions in duly fashion and notify the students. All exams will be in
campus and paper based. No make exam will be entertained. In special cases, a special permission will be
required from the Chair of the Management program verifying the cause of makeup exam.

Due date Policy:

Every individual report, term paper, etc. are due on the exact due date that will be announced. Failure to
meet deadline will cause you lose significant points. Remember! This is an easy course where you can do
well if you just try and one of the pre conditions are handing out your assignments on time.

Class Participation/Class Attendance:

It means the contribution of a student for the class. It involves being respectful toward the lecturer, fellow
students, being careful, positive, and bring lively thoughts for the discussion. And most importantly the
attendance will count. Failure to show up in class for more than three times will directly violate the codes of
NSU policy.

Grading Scale:

NSU standard grading scale will be followed.

Classroom Rules of Conduct:

During Onsite Classes:

Cell phones must be switched off or in silent mode.

Cell phones will not be allowed during exam.
Show respect to your course instructor and to your peers.
Do not miss deadlines. All your hard works could mean nothing if you are not serious about due dates.
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Cheating in any form will result in a “Fail” grade.

Students with special needs:

North South University will provide educational opportunities that ensure fair, appropriate and reasonable
accommodation to students who have disabilities/special needs that may affect their ability to participate
in course activities or meet course requirements. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact
their instructors to ensure that their needs are met. The University through its Special Need section will
exert all efforts to accommodate special needs.

Final Comments:

Please understand that your instructor is here to help you, to be with you, and to walk through the difficult
steps as long as you co-operate. Instructor of this course will be available for all of you. Feel free to stop by
when something bothers you and we will try our level best to help you out. You can always email me, write
me, or make an appointment with me when you need me. I will be there for you.

The instructor reserves the right to change the above outline at his
discretion.

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