Principles of Management (BBA)

Evolution of management thought and the functions of planning, organising, staffing, directing and controlling.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters28Topics

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01Unit 1: Introduction to Management 5 topics

Meaning, nature and importance of management
Management as art, science and profession
Levels of management
Managerial roles (Mintzberg) and skills (Katz)
Functions of management (POSDCORB)

02Unit 2: Evolution of Management Thought 6 topics

Classical approach: Taylor's scientific management
Fayol's 14 principles of management
Weber's bureaucracy
Neo-classical approach: Hawthorne experiments
Systems and contingency approaches
Theory Z (Ouchi)

03Unit 3: Planning and Decision Making 5 topics

Nature and importance of planning
Types of plans: objectives, policies, procedures, budgets
Planning process
Management by Objectives (MBO)
Decision making process and types

04Unit 4: Organising and Staffing 6 topics

Organisation process and structure
Line, line-and-staff, functional and matrix organisation
Authority, responsibility, delegation and decentralisation
Span of control
Formal and informal organisation
Staffing: meaning and process

05Unit 5: Directing and Controlling 6 topics

Directing: elements and principles
Motivation theories: Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor
Leadership styles
Communication in management
Controlling: process and techniques
Coordination as the essence of management

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You will be able to

Explain the nature, scope and levels of management and the roles of a manager
Trace the evolution of management thought from Taylor and Fayol to modern approaches
Describe the planning process, MBO and types of decisions
Design simple organisation structures using concepts of authority, delegation and span of control
Explain directing through motivation, leadership and communication theories
Apply the steps and techniques of managerial control

Who it is for

BBA students of Semester 1 in UP state universities and affiliated colleges (Lucknow University pattern)
Beginners who want a foundation for all later management papers

What you need

10+2 in any stream

Questions

Which syllabus does the course follow?

The common UP state university BBA syllabus for Principles of Management (Semester 1, Lucknow University pattern). The centre follows the student's own university syllabus (Lucknow University, MGKVP, VBSPU, CSJMU or any other) where it differs.

How are classes conducted?

Unit-wise lectures with examples from Indian business, short notes, numerical practice where needed and MCQ tests.

Is this paper useful later?

Yes, it is the base for Organisational Behaviour, HRM, Marketing and Strategic Management.

Are previous year questions covered?

Yes, previous university questions are solved unit-wise before the semester examination.