Principles of Management & Communication (MCA)

Basics of management functions and organisations, and business and technical communication skills.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters24Topics

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01Unit 1: Management Concepts & Evolution 6 topics

Meaning, nature and functions of management
Levels of management and managerial skills (Katz)
Managerial roles (Mintzberg)
Scientific management (Taylor)
Administrative management (Fayol's 14 principles)
Bureaucracy (Weber) and Hawthorne studies

02Unit 2: Planning & Organising 5 topics

Planning: types of plans and process
Management by objectives
Decision making process
Organising: span of control, delegation, centralisation and decentralisation
Organisation structures: line, line and staff, functional, matrix

03Unit 3: Directing & Controlling 3 topics

Motivation: Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor's Theory X and Y
Leadership styles
Controlling: process and techniques

04Unit 4: Basics of Communication 5 topics

Communication process and elements
Types: formal, informal (grapevine), verbal, non-verbal
Barriers to communication
7 Cs of effective communication
Listening skills

05Unit 5: Business & Technical Communication 5 topics

Business letters and memos
E-mail etiquette
Technical report writing
Resume and cover letter
Presentation skills, group discussion and interviews

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You will be able to

Explain the functions, levels, roles and skills of managers
Describe the contributions of Taylor, Fayol, Weber and the Hawthorne studies
Explain planning, decision making, organising, staffing, directing and controlling
Apply motivation and leadership theories to team situations
Explain the communication process, barriers and the 7 Cs of communication
Write business letters, memos, e-mails, reports and a resume and face group discussions and interviews

Who it is for

MCA students of Semester 1 (AKTU)
Students who want to improve their communication for placements and IT industry roles

What you need

Graduation (BCA / B.Sc / B.Com / B.A) with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level (MCA admission)
Working knowledge of English

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Which syllabus is followed?

The AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) MCA syllabus of Principles of Management & Communication (Semester 1). If your own university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your university syllabus and units.

Will this help in placements?

Yes. Resume writing, group discussion and mock interviews are part of the practice along with the exam syllabus.

How will I be tested?

Unit-wise MCQ tests and a final paper at semester level, plus practice on short and long answer questions from previous university papers.