1. Program Educational Objectives
The Educational Objectives of the Department of Management Studies represent major
accomplishments that we expect our graduates to have achieved 3 to 5 years after
graduation. More specifically our graduates are expected:
I. To practice their professions conforming to Innovative and Managerial Skills.
II.To practice in problem solving and analytical attitude in international and
multidisciplinary environments.
III.To excel in communication Skills.
IV. To successfully adapt to continuous attitude learning and stay current with their
professions.
V. To formulate and adopt business policies and professional ethics, strategies and labour
laws
Program Outcomes
On completion of management studies program, the students will be able
a) to apply knowledge of Finance and Quantitative methods
b) to recruit, select and train the Human resources
c) to design and manage a system, people and process to meet desired needs within
realistic constrains such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, cultural and
sustainability
d) to function on multi-disciplinary teams
e) to identify and solve business / organizational problems
f) to understand professional, societal and ethical responsibility
g) to communicate and negotiate effectively
h) to understand the effectiveness of management techniques and solutions in a competitive
business environment
i) to recognize and engage in lifelong learning
j) to develop the capabilities of handling on contemporary issues and challenges with critical
and creativity
k) to employ the techniques, managerial skills and current trends of business for managerial
practice.
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Department of Management Studies is recognized to carry out industrial research
RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI - 602105
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Lesson Plan
Sub code & Name : BA 7101Principles of Management
Semester & Year : I / I Branch : MBA
Faculty Name : Dr.C.Ramalingam / Prof.V.Narayan
Definition:
Principles: A principle is a law or rule that has to be, or usually is to be followed, or can be
desirably followed, or is an inevitable consequence of something.
Management: Management in all business areas and organizational activities are the acts of
getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives efficiently and effectively.
Management comprises planning, organizing, staffing, leading or directing, and controlling an
organization (a group of one or more people or entities) or effort for the purpose of
accomplishing a goal. Resourcing encompasses the deployment and manipulation of human
resources, financial resources, technological resources, and natural resources.
Objectives:
1 This subject gives an overview of the theory and practice of management
2 The course will cover the evolution of management, its history, and the development of
important concepts. It will cover the basic functions of management: planning,
organizing, leading, and controlling
3 The objective of this course is to expose the theories of management, organizational
theory, and the practice of management in organizations
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3. TEXT BOOKS:
1. Stephen P. Robbins and Mary Coulter, 'Management', Prentice Hall of India,
8th edition.
2. Charles W L Hill, Steven L McShane, 'Principles of Management', Mcgraw Hill
Education, Special Indian Edition, 2007.
REFERENCES:
1. Hellriegel, Slocum & Jackson, ' Management - A Competency Based Approach',
Thomson South Western, 10th edition, 2007.
2. Harold Koontz, Heinz Weihrich and Mark V Cannice, 'Management - A global
& Entrepreneurial Perspective', Tata Mcgraw Hill, 12th edition, 2007.
3. Andrew J. Dubrin, 'Essentials of Management', Thomson Southwestern, 7th
Edition, 2007
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4. RAJALAKSHMI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Lesson Plan
Subject Code : BA 7101 Semester : I
Subject Name : Principles of Management Year : I
Number of Hours as per Syllabus: 45 Hours
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.
N
o
Date Period No.of
Hours
Topics covered
Total N
of periods
Text Book
/
Reference
Book
Page
No
UNIT – I
1
July 3nd
week
1
Introduction to Management
8
R2
5-11
2 ,, 1 Definition ,Management R2 5-11
3 ,, 1 Role of Managers R2 26-28
4 ,, 2 Evolution of Management R2 11-26
5
July 4th
week
2
Organization and environmental
factors
R2
37-48
6
,,
1
Trends and challenges of
Management in global scenario
Net
Access
UNIT- II
7
August
1st
week
1
Nature and purpose of planning
9
R2
451
8
August
1th
week,
1
Planning process
R2
103-
107,45
1
9 ,, 1 Types of plans R2 78-85
1
0
,,
1
Objectives, Managing by objective
(MBO) Strategies
R2
86-90
90-94
1
1
,,
1
Types of strategies
R2
107-
114
1
2
Aug.
2nd
1 Policies ,Decision Making R2 114
4

5. week
1
3
,,
1
Types of decision Net
Access
1
4
,,
1
Decision Making Process Net
Access
1
5
,,
1
Rational Decision Making Process -
Decision making under different
conditions.
R2
122-
129
UNIT III
1
6
Aug 3nd
week
2
Nature and purpose of organizing
10
R2
143,45
3
1
7
,, Organization structure
R2
145-
148
1
8
,,
1
Formal and informal groups
organization
R2
144-
145
1
9
,,
1
Line and Staff authority
R2
179-
182
2
0
Aug 4th
week
1
Departmentation, Span of control Net
Access
2
1
,,
1
Centralization and Decentralization
Delegation of authority
R2
162-
172
182-
184
2
2
,,
2
Staffing - Selection and
Recruitment ,Orientation
Net
Access
213-
224
224-
228
230-
234
2
3
,,
1
Career Development - Career stages –
Training
Net
Access
263-
271
2
4
Sep 1st
week 1
Performance Appraisal.
R2
241-
248
UNIT – IV
2
5
,,
1
Creativity and Innovation
10
R2
131-
135
2
6
,,
1
Motivation and Satisfaction
R2
287
2
7
,,
1
Motivation Theories
R2
304
2
8
Sep 2nd
week
2
Leadership Styles
R2
311-320
2
9
,,
1
Leadership theories
R2
320-327
3 ,, 1 Communication R2 355-363
5

6. 0
3
1
,,
1
Barriers to effective communication
R2
364-373
3
2
Sep 3rd
week
1
Organization Culture
R2
202-204
3
3
,,
1
Elements and types of culture,
Managing cultural diversity.
Net
Access
UNIT 5
3
4
,,
1
Process of controlling
10
R2
381-397
3
5
,,
1
Types of control
R2
381-397
3
6
Sep 4th
week 2
Budgetary and non-budgetary control
techniques
R2
405-410
3
7
,,
1
Managing Productivity
R2
427-439
3
8
,,
1
Cost Control Net
Access
3
9
,,
1
Purchase Control Net
Access
4
0
Oct. 1ts
t
week
1
Maintenance Control Net
Access
4
1
,,
1
Quality Control Net
Access
4
2
,,
1
Planning operations Net
Access
4
3
,,
1
Review unit 1
1
4
4
Nov. 1st
week
1
Case studies unit -I
1
4
5
Nov. 1st
week
1
Review unit 2
1
4
6
,,
1
Case studies unit 2
1
4
7
,,
1
Review unit 3
1
4
8
1
Case studies unit3
1
4
9
,,
1
Review unit 4
1
5
0
Nov.2nd
week
1
Case studies unit 4
1
5
1
,,
1
Review unit 5
1
5
2
,,
1
Case studies unit 5
1
5
3
,,
1
OVERVIEW OF ALL UNITS
1
5 ,, 1 Previous university question paper 1
6

7. 4 review
5
5
,,
1
Previous university question paper
review
1
Total Number of Hours 60
Faculty In charge DEAN /MBA
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