MGT492 Managing People and Organizations 1–11–1

Course Instructor: Dr. Aisha Azhar Qualifications: PhD (Florida State University) Public Administration & Policy; Public Management Areas of Specialization: Managing people in organizations, organization behavior, human resource management 1–21–2

Course Description & Objectives Introductory course about the management of organizations. It provides instructions on principles of management that have –general applicability to all types of enterprises; –basic management philosophy and decision making; –principles involved in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling; and –recent concepts in management. The course encourages students to explore & inquire the applicability of western management principles and theories in local settings. 1–31–3

Learning Outcomes At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to: –Understand the relevance of the western management principles and theories for local settings. –Apply course concepts and theory in a practical context. –Integrate several of the disciplines studied –Demonstrate empirical investigative skills by producing an in-depth analysis of a management situation, resulting in recommendations for a program of action. –Recognize the need to take a holistic approach to performance improvement rather than a narrowly functional approach. 1–41–4

Course evaluation criteria 4 Quizes 4 Assignments 4 GDB 2 Sessionals 1 Final

Marks scheme for Virtual campus students: Quizzes – 10% assignments – 10% GDB – 5% Sessionals(I & II) – 25% Final – 50%

Course Requirements Text Book: Management Fundamentals: Concepts, Applications, Skill Development, by Robert N. Loussier, 5 th Edition Reference Books: 1.Bartol, K. M. & Martin, D. C. “Management, McGraw-Hill Higher education, Mary Coulter & Robbins, Management, International ed. 3.Babcock, D. L. and Morse, L. C., Managing Engineering & Technology, 5 th ed., Prentice hall 1–71–7

CHAPTER 1: MANAGING 1–81–8

1–91–9 Chapter Overview: Learning Outcomes

1–10 Learning Outcomes (cont’d)

1–11 What Is Management ? Manager –The individual responsible for achieving organizational objectives through efficient and effective utilization of resources. The Manager’s Resources –Human, financial, physical, and informational Performance –Means of evaluating how effectively and efficiently managers use resource to achieve objectives.

1–12 What It Takes to be a Successful Manager Exhibit 1–2 Management Qualities –Integrity, industriousness, and the ability to get along with people Management Skills –Technical –Human and communication –Conceptual and decision-making The Ghiselli study –Initiative, self-assurance, decisiveness, intelligence, need for achievement, and supervisory ability

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