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SUBJECT: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT CODE: MGT420 STUDENTS: AT2202A1 SEMESTER: PART 2 STATUS: CORE CREDIT HOURS: 3 CONTACT HOURS: 4 LECTURER: MADAM AINI HAYATI MUSA FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Level 3 Room 43 TEXT BOOK: Goodman, Fandt, Michlitsch and Lewis (2007). Management Challenges For Tomorrows Leaders, International Student Edition, Thompson South-Western REFERENCE BOOKS: 1. Kinichi A. and Williams B.K. (2009), Management: A Practical Introduction, Fourth Edition. McGraw- Hill/Irwin, New York. 2. Robbins, Decenzo and Coulter (2011), Fundamentals of Management: Essential Concepts & Applications, Global Edition, Pearson Ed. Int. 3. Bateman S. and Snell S. (2009), Management: Leading & Collaborating in a Competitive World, Eight Edition, MCGraw-Hill Irwin. 4. Jabnoun N. (2008), Islam and Management, International Islamic Publishing House. 5. Whetten D. and Cameron K.S. (2007), Developing Management Skills, Seventh Edition, Pearson Education International. 6. Internet Sources: Companies websites and PTAR online databases
Lecture Tutorial References Main Topic/Projects/Homework Week 1 CHP 1: Introduction to Management What is management, Levels of management, Managerial skills, Managerial roles, Process of management, Contemporary manager Week 2 CHP 2: Evolution of Management Classical perspectives (Scientific management & Administrative Management), Behavioral perspectives (Elton Mayo & Douglas Mc Gregor), System and contingency approach Week 3 CHP 3: Planning Nature and purpose of planning, Types of plans, Planning process, Barriers to effective planning Week 4 CHP 4: Decision Making Types of decision making, Types conditions under decision making, Decision making process Week 5 CHP 5: Organizing Organizing process, Organizational structures/ departmentalization, Authority, Span of management, Delegation Week 6 CHP 6: Leadership Definition and significance of leadership; Leadership Theories: Trait, Behavioral & Interactive or Contingency; Sources of power

Page |2 TEST 1: Chapter 1 6 CHP 7: Motivation Explain the basic motivation process; Describe the different approaches to motivation; Explain needs- based approaches to employee motivation; Explain the process approaches to employee motivation; Define the process approaches to employee motivation. CHP 8: Controlling Definition and importance of control; Controlling process; Types of control; Characteristics of effective control system CHP 9: Communication Communication process; Formal communication (downward, upward and lateral); Informal communication; Barriers of effective communication; Achieving communication effectiveness; Verbal and non-verbal communication; Importance of non-verbal communication CHP 10: Human Resource Management Role & function of HR department; Job analysis (job description and job specification); Human Resource planning; Recruitment (Internal & External); Selection; Orientation; Training (on the job and off the job training; Performance appraisal; Welfare, benefits & rewards CHP 11: Total Quality Management (TQM) Definitions of quality from both a consumer perspective and a producer perspective; Factors that can be used to assess the quality of products and services; The four categories of quality-related costs; Major contributions of the most prominent contemporary quality philosophers; Definition of TQM; Identify the various areas of concentration and commitment for a program of total quality management. CHP 12: Introduction to Islamic Management Definition and principles of Islamic Management TEST 2: Chapter 7 12 COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of the course, students should be able to:
Define basic management functions, terms, and concepts of management. Explain managerial related decisions.

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Perform effective communication skills. COURSE SYNOPSIS This course will expose the students to basic management knowledge and managerial skills, focusing on functions of management such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. This course will enhance students understanding of management practices, challenges and changes in the local and global markets. ASSESSMENT A Course Work 50%

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