Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/10 1 Management Theory Syllabus Instructor Abdel Fatah Afifi MA&T, MBA, PCT, ACPA 2 nd Semester 09/10

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/10 2 Course Goals/Objectives At the end of the course students should be able to: 1. Define the concept of management. 2. Describe the communications process; 3. Explain why planning is needed in organization. 4. Identify and differentiate between the various tools and processes used in planning; 5. Identify the essential characteristics of decision- making.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/10 3 Course Goals/Objectives (Cont ’ d) 6. Differentiate between the various types of organizational structures and patterns. 7. Explain the importance of delegation in organizations. 8. Describe the characteristics of the informal organization. 9. Discuss the relationship between the organizational structure and human resource planning and staffing. 10. Discuss the importance of employee training and development.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/10 4 Course Goals/Objectives (Cont ’ d) 11. Analyze the leadership function, recognizing leadership. 12. Recognize the symptoms of organizational conflict. 13. Recognize the link between planning and controlling. 14. Explain why financial controls are used by organizations. 15. Discuss the phases of change management. 16. Discuss the impact of productivity on corporate and managerial success.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Concept of Management Discuss: 1. Why organizations are needed, 2. Why managers are necessary, and 3. Why management is a challenge.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Communications process Discuss: 1. Barriers to communications, and 2. Suggest remedies to overcome communications difficulties.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Planning Explain: 1. Why planning is needed in organization, and 2. Why long-term objectives are necessary for successful planning.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Various tools and processes used in planning 1. Identify and differentiate between the various tools and processes used in planning; 2. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the participatory approach to planning.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Decision-making 1. Identify the essential characteristics of decision- making, and 2. indicate the range and types of decisions a manager is asked to make.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Organizational structures Differentiate between the various types of organizational structures and patterns.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Delegation 1. Explain the importance of delegation in organizations, and 2. Describe the relationship between authority, responsibility and accountability.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Informal organization 1. Describe the characteristics of the informal organization, and 2. Discuss the role it plays in a company.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Relationships Discuss the relationship between: 1. The organizational structure; and 2. Human resource planning; and 3. Staffing.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ employee training and development 1. Discuss the importance of employee training and development; and 2. Suggest major benefits that can be derived from effective training programs.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Leadership function 1. Analyze the leadership function, 2. Recognizing leadership as the relationship between a supervisor and subordinates in an organizational environment.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Organizational conflict 1. Recognize the symptoms of organizational conflict, 2. Describe its sources, and 3. Discuss the manager's role in conflict management.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Planning and Controlling 1. Recognize the link between planning and controlling, and 2. The various means by which managers measure and compare performance to objectives.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Financial controls Explain why financial controls are used by organizations as the predominant means of control.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Change management 1. Discuss the phases of change management; and 2. Describe the role and limitations of the manager in the change process.

Afifi, UP, Management Theory, 2nd Semester 09/ Productivity Discuss the impact of productivity on corporate and managerial success.