COURSE BASICS

Course Code BAMG2803

Credit Hours 3
Lectures [No. of Lec(s) 2 Duration 80 Minutes
Per Week]
Lab Sessions N/A Duration N/A

Fundamentals of Management and Organization

COURSE DISTRIBUTION
Program(s) BBA
Attached To
Core / Elective Core
Course Pre- Business & Ethics
requisites

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides a detailed introduction to the main topics and issues in management & organization
theory and practice by illustrating both traditional and contemporary approaches. The course provides a
special emphasis to an understanding of what management is about, what it is for and what it seeks to do.
The course seeks to develop conceptual and analytical skills in both understanding and practice of
management within organizations. It provides an analytical framework to assist students to question and
reflect on management & organizational processes. It promotes the view that managers need to develop a
better view of the organization in order to understand the complexities of the organizational and social
world. It raises issues about the purposes of organization, including functions and roles of management,
internal and external organizational environment, and about current local and global issues in
management. Hence, the course provides a fundamental conceptual understanding of management in both
theory and practice.
This is a basic course that every manager requires irrespective of his/her area of specialization.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: The course aims at:

CO1: Introducing the principles and applications relevant to the functions of management.
CO2: Developing skills necessary to manage resources to achieve organizational goals.
Exploring organizations by broadly focusing on their management, role of the
CO3:
individuals, businesses and society.
CO4: Providing knowledge about importance of ethical business management practices.
Exploring the role, responsibilities and challenges of a manager, and helping the students
CO5:
in creating their own approach of how to manage their line of responsibility.
CO6: Providing an opportunity to create a linkage between theoretical knowledge and its
 practical implementation through assignments and projects.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: After completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CLO1: Recognize the purpose of existence and role of organizations in society.
Explain how organizations respond to a dynamic environment and identify techniques
CLO2:
managers use to adapt and control the internal environment.
Understand how the evolution of management theory and practices contributes towards
CLO3:
the management of modern organizations.
Practice the process of management's four functions: planning, organizing, leading, and
CLO4:
controlling
Understand how to work in diverse organizational environments, motivate and lead in
CLO5:
any given managerial role.
CLO6: Apply problem solving strategies and critical thinking in real life situations at workplace.
CLO7: Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical implications.

BBA PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Integrate knowledge of the functional areas of business and funnel into a coherent strategic
whole to enable students to see management problems in a holistic perspective and to
PO1:
inculcate the spirit of free inquiry towards social, economic, political, and technological
realities, which impact the local and global business environment.
Build managerial cognition of the students with a variety of planning, organizing,
PO2: controlling, leading, and communication skills necessary to effectively manage business
and influence society.
Nurture problem analysis and decision-making skills in students, required to handle
challenges faced by the modern business world and equip them with quantitative and
PO3:
qualitative tools to evaluate local and global business opportunities and successfully
materialize new entrepreneurial ventures.
Impart an awareness of the ethical considerations and social responsibilities to the
PO4:
students, in the conduct of business.

BBA PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge Acquisition
PLO1: Have adequate knowledge of the key areas of business, including management, marketing,
finance, supply chain, and entrepreneurship.
Skill Development
PLO2: Have the managerial, leadership, and interpersonal skills needed to effectively and
efficiently run the business operations.
Communication Skills
PLO3:
Be able to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
Understanding Organizational Ecosystem
PLO4: Manifest an understanding of the economic, legal, regulatory, technological, and social
environment of the organizations.
 Application
PLO5: Have the capability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their degree
program.
Ethical Considerations
PLO6:
Behave ethically and be conscientious towards their moral and social responsibilities.
Improvisation and Proactiveness
PLO7: Be able to formulate strategies to achieve the objectives through contingency planning,
wherever the conventional measures do not work.
Problem Solving
PLO8: Be able to identify and analyze practical organizational problems to devise solutions with
sound reasoning.
Team Work
PLO9:
Be a team player leading to produce the results and achieve the set targets.
Decision Making
PLO10:
Have the capacity and competence to take initiatives and make sustainable decisions.
Value Addition
PLO11:
Be able to add value to the organizations, self-employed endeavors, and society.
Global and Domestic Awareness
PLO12: Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the domestic and global business
environment.
Emotional Intelligence
PLO13: Be able to rationally analyze, respond sagaciously, and make decisions most suitable for
the organization.
Adaptability
PLO14: Be resilient in changing business environments, absorb work pressures, and be flexible in
challenging conditions.
Entrepreneurial Orientation
PLO15: Be able to think critically to develop and implement creative and innovative ideas,
contributing to the economy and society.
Research 
PLO16:
Be able to conduct scientific business research.
Continuous Learning 
PLO17:
Reflect willingness and eagerness for continuous improvement and lifelong learning.

Map if course objectives or outcomes specifically relate to any program objectives (along with
corresponding assessment item):

COURSE
PROGRAM COURSE
COURSE OBJECTIVE LEARNING
OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENT ITEM
OUTCOMES
Assignment [#], Quiz
[#], Mid-Term, Final
CLO1, CLO2, CLO3,
PO1 CO1, CO4, CO5 Term, Class
CLO5
Participation, Project
and Presentation
 Assignment [#], Quiz
[#], Mid-Term, Final
PO2 CO2, CO3 CLO3, CLO4 Term, Class
Participation, Project
and Presentation
Assignment [#], Quiz
[#], Mid-Term, Final
PO3 CO3, CO5, CO6 CLO5, CLO6 Term, Class
Participation, Project
and Presentation
Assignment [#], Quiz
[#], Mid-Term, Final
PO4 CO4 CLO2, CLO3, CLO5 Term, Class
Participation, Project
and Presentation

PROGRAM DELIVERY METHOD

Method Application
Case Studies -
Business games and Role -
Play
Film and Video clips 
Journal Article Reviews -
Project based learning 
Other – Caselets

Team-based learning

ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
Assessment Items Percentage
Quiz(s) 5% - 10%
Assignments(s) 5% – 10%
Class Participation 5% - 10%
Midterm Examination 20%
Final Examination 40%
Project/Presentation 10%
Any specific teaching/learning strategies:
Lectures, Reading material/ Videos, Class participation, Caselets, projects (embed energizers/ ice
breakers)
COURSE CONTENT AND DELIVERY PLAN
Application Application (Course
(Course Learning objective achieved Assessment Item
Sr. No. Topics (Used for this topic)
Outcomes achieved through this topic)
through this topic)
1 Discussion on course To be filled
outline according to the
CLO1 CO1
Orientation of students instructor teaching
the course
2 Discussion on course
outline CLO1 CO1
Orientation of students
3 Managers and
Management
 Role of managers CLO1 CO3, CO4 Class Discussion
 Efficiency and
effectiveness
4 Managers and
CLO1 CO3, CO4 Class Discussion
Management (cont.)
5 Management History
 History and
CLO3, CLO7 CO6 Class Participation
background theories

6 Management History
 History and Class Participation
CLO3, CLO7 CO6
background theories Quiz 1

7 The External
Environment
 Macro and
competitive
CLO2 CO4 Class Discussion
environment
 Types of external
factors

8 The External
Environment
 Macro and
competitive
CLO2 CO4 Assignment 1
environment
 Types of external
factors

9 Internal environment CLO2 CO4 Class Participation

 Culture, strength
 and weakness of
the organization
10 Internal environment
 Culture, strength Class
CLO2 CO4
and weakness of Participation/Caselet
the organization
11 Decision-Making
• Managerial decision CLO6 CO4, CO5 Quiz 2
process
12 Decision-Making
 Foundations of CLO6 CO4, CO5 Assignment 2
Planning
13 Decision-Making
 Strategic, tactical
CLO6 CO4, CO5 Class Discussion
and operational
planning
14 Planning and Goal-
Setting
 Goal setting and
CLO4, CLO6 CO1 Class Discussion
Strategic
Management
 Types of goals
15 Planning and Goal-
Setting
 Approaches to goal
setting CLO4, CLO6 CO1 Class Discussion
 Strategic
management process

16 Revision session CLO1, 2, 3, 4, 6,7 CO1, 3, 4, 5, 6

17
Mid-Term Exam
18
19 Mid-Term Review
20 Organizing:
 Dimensions of
Structure
 Vertical Structure CLO4, CLO5 CO1, CO5 Class Participation
 Horizontal
Structure

21 Organizing:
 Organizational
Design
CLO4, CLO5 CO1, CO5 Class Discussion
 Traditional
Organizational
Designs
22 Organizing: CLO4, CLO5 CO1, CO5 Assignment 3
 Contemporary
Quiz 3
Organizational Designs
23 Leading: Motivation
 Motivation
CLO4, CLO5 CO1, CO4, CO5 Class Participation
theories and
concepts
24 Leading: Motivation
Class
Motivation theories and CLO4, CLO5 CO1, CO4, CO5
Participation/Caselet
concepts
25 Leading: Leadership
CLO4, CLO5 CO1, CO4, CO5 Assignment 4
 Leadership styles
26 Leading: Leadership
CLO4, CLO5 CO1, CO4, CO5 Quiz 4
 Leadership theories
27 Controlling
 Control process CLO4, CLO6 CO1, CO4, CO5 Class Discussion
 Control methods
28 Controlling
 Managing CLO4, CLO6 CO1, CO4, CO5 Class Discussion
information
29 Revision CLO1 – CLO7 CO1, CO4, CO5
30 Presentations CLO1 – CLO 7 CO2
31 Presentations CLO1 – CLO 7 CO2
32 Presentations CLO1 – CLO 7 CO2
33 Final Term

LEARNING RESOURCES
Text Book:
Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, Management, 14th Global edition Pearson, 2017

Reference Book:
Bateman, T.S. and Snell, S.A., 14th edition, “Management: Leading and Collaborating in a Competitive
World”, New Delhi, McGraw-Hill Publishing
Web Resources:
https://ericjacobsononmanagement.blogspot.com/
https://kalyan-city.blogspot.com/2010/06/management-functions-process-management.html
https://blog.smarp.com/leadership-vs-management
https://www.iedunote.com/management
5 Different Types of Leadership Styles | Brian Tracy - YouTube
Contemporary Theories of Motivation, - YouTube
Project:
The functions of management and their implementation.
Overview of Organization, The structure of the organization, SWOT/PESTEL, Leadership style etc.