COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA
SEMESTER 1, ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017 (A161)
COURSE CODE :
COURSE
:
1.0

BPMN1013
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

SYNOPSIS
This course is an introduction to management theories, principles, concepts,
functions and strategies used for organizational management. The focus is on the

nature of management, models of organizational structure and design,

management theory and application, leadership, job design and composition,
employee supervision and motivation, performance, group and inter-group
behavior, planning, organizing, controlling and leading.
2.0

OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

3.0

understand the concept, functions and the basic skills of management.

comprehend understanding of managing organization, managing
employees, physical resources and environment.
discuss and apply the planning, organizing, leading and control processes
describe various theories related to the development of leadership skills,
motivation techniques, teamwork and effective communication.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, student will be able to
3.1 Define the concept of management function in organizations
(C1, A1, P1)
1

3.2 Identify the management function

3.3

(C1, A1, P1)

Discuss the contribution of management function to organizational

function
(C2, A1, P1)

3.4 Explain the importance of management function to the organization.

(C2, A1, P1)
.
4.0

REFERENCES
Kinicki, A., & Willliam, B.K. (2016). Management: A Practical Introduction.
(7th ed). New York: McGraw Hill.
Borges, W. G. (2015). Principles of management. Kuala Lumpur: SJ Learning.
Jones, G. R., & George, J. M. (2014). Contemporary management (6th ed.)
Boston: Irwin-McGraw Hill.
Griffin, R.W., (2013). Management Principles and Practices, (11th ed.) SouthWestern, Cengage Learning.
Ab. Aziz Yusof, Norashidah Hashim, Ooi Yeang Keat & Shahrol Aman Ahmad.
(2013). Pengantar Pengurusan: Konsep dan Aplikasi. Malaysia: Pearson.
Daft, R.L., (2012). New Era of Management, (10th ed), South-Western, Cengage
Learning.
Schermerhorn, J.R., (2011). Introduction to Management, (11th ed.) John Wiley &
Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd.
Williams, C.R., (2011). Principles of management (6th ed.). South-WesternCengage Learning.
Robbins, S.P, DeCenzo D.A, & Coulter, M. (2011) Fundamentals of
Management, ( 7th ed), Pearson Education, Inc.
Ab. Wahab Mat, Shahrol Aman Ahmad, Azhari Ramli & Abu Mansor Ahmad.
(2007). Pengurusan. Malaysia: Mc Graw Hill.

5.0
COURSE CONTENT
WEE
TOPIC
K
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT/
1.
MANAGEMENT THEORY

CHAPTER

HOURS/WEEK

1
2

3 hours

2.

ENVIRONMENT OF MANAGEMENT: ETHICS AND

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

3 hours

3.

GLOBAL MANAGEMENT

3 hours

4.

PLANNING IN ORGANIZATIONS

3 hours

5.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

6 QUIZ 1
(1,2,3,4)

3 hours

6.

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP DECISION MAKING

3 hours

7.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, STRUCTURE AND DESIGN

3 hours

Mid semester break

8.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

9.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AND INNOVATION

10.

MANAGING INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCE AND BEHAVIOUR

11 QUIZ 2
(8,9,10)

3 hours

11.

MOTIVATING EMPLOYEE/

3 hours

12.

GROUP AND TEAM

POWER, INFLUENCE AND LEADERSHIP

12
13
14

9
3 hours
MIDEXAM
10
3 hours

3 hours

13.

INTERPERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL

COMMUNICATION

15
QUIZ 3
(11,12,13)

3 hours

14.

CONTROL SYSTEM AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT

16

3 hours

Total

42hours

6.0

METHODS OF LEARNING
A variety of techniques will be used to enhance your learning for this course.
These include lecture, discussion, exams, group and individual assignments.

7.0

COURSE EVALUATION
Assignments / quizzes AND test 1
Final exam

60%
40%

a. Test 1 (MID TERM TEST-Lecturer self-prepared BASED ON JSU GIVEN)

(20%)
Chapter 1 to 7 (50 MCQ)
1 hours
b. Quizzes (10%)
2 quizzes () 10%
each quiz (25 questions (6 OR 8 questions per chapter), 45 minutes)
c. Group Assignment (30%)
group assignment (Maximum 5 students per group)
Answer 3 Case study (FROM TEXT BOOK)
Submission for group assignment 1 is on week 4, group assignment 2
is on week 8 and group assignment 3 on week 11

d. Final exam
Chapter 1 to 18 (100 MCQ)
2 hours
TOTAL

(40%)

(100%)