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Detailed Course Outline

Introduction to Management (MGT101)

BSE-I Fall, 2020

Introduction:
Proper and intelligent management is the key to success. Every individual working in
any department of an organization must be well aware of the basic management
approaches and their application: The application of management theories and their
tailoring according to specific work environments is quite essential. The course
stresses on theoretical knowledge and practical problems. Main topics are: Evolution
of Management thoughts, basic management functions and their implications in this
dynamic and competitive business environment.
Objectives:
Main objectives of this course are to:
 To develop understanding of basic principles and processes behind major
Management functions.
 To develop the understanding of core Management theories.
 To develop the skills to effectively implement theoretical knowledge in practical
scenario.
 Students must have hands on experience at research (Related to course theme) for
which a research project would be offered to a group of students.
Program Learning Objectives (PLOs) of Management Sciences Department:

PLO1: To offer a professional academic program to individuals at the bachelor’s level

PLO2: To develop professionals by equipping them with scientific and practical knowledge
PLO3: To provide to students a broad general education and the necessary business
knowledge and skills
PLO4: To prepare students for entry-level positions in organizations
PLO5: To stimulate in students a desire for life-long learning
PLO6: To provide students an opportunity to learn new tools and techniques in areas such as
finance, accounting, management, entrepreneurship and marketing etc.
PLO7: To expose students to the global business environment
PLO8: To encourage self-improvement and professional growth among students
PLO9: To apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, and responsibilities and
norms of business practice
PLO10: An ability to work effectively as an individual or in a team on multifaceted
and/or multidisciplinary settings
PLO11: An ability to communicate effectively, orally, as well as in writing on
complex business activities with the business community, and with society at large such as
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being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations and give and receive clear instructions.
.
Course PLO1 PLO PLO PLO4 PLO5 PLO 6 PLO PLO 8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO
2 3 7 11
MGT101 X X X X X X X X

Table 1 – Course Learning Outcomes mapped to Standard Program Outcomes.

Course Outcomes:
After completing this course, students will be:
 Able to understand core principles of Management.
 Effectively manage and plan different functions of management at workplace.
 Show understanding and ability to apply the subject matter in critical situations.
 Understanding of how to emerge as successful managers.

Teaching Strategy:
The course follows the schedule as set out in the table. The table presents complete
details of teaching and lecture wise topics, Case studies, Quizzes and Assignments.

Week/Lecture Course content C/R/Q/A

Lectur
e Self-introduction by course
Week 1 instructor and students
Introduction to management
1 What is management?
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Lectur
e Who are managers? What do

2 managers do? What is an

organization?
Lectur
Classification of managerial
e
levels
1
Week Functions of management
Lectur
Management roles
2 e
Skills needed for managers at
2
different levels

Lectur Major approaches to

e management
1 Scientific, general and
Quiz #1
Week quantitative approach

Lectur
3 Organizational approach
e
Systems Approach
2

Lectur Current trends and issues in

e management
1 A Process for Addressing
Week
Ethical Dilemmas
Lectur
4
e Case Study, Discussion and
2 presentation

Lectur Omnipotent and Symbolic

e view of management
1 Parameters of Managerial Quiz#2
Week
Discretion

5 Lectur
Organizational Culture
e
Dimensions of organizational
2
culture
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Lectur
Strong VS Weak cultures
e
How an organization’s culture
1
Week is established and maintained
Lectur
6 e Organizational Culture Issues
2 Spirituality and Organizational
Culture
Lectur
e What Is Social Responsibility?
1 Classical and Socioeconomic Quiz#3
view
Week
Social responsibility versus
Lectur
social responsiveness
7 e
Factors That Affect Ethical and
2
Unethical Behavior

Lectur Factors That Affect Employee

e Ethics
1 Individual Characteristics
Week Affecting Ethical Behaviors

Lectur
8 Decision Making
e
2 The decision making process

Lectur
Making effective Decisions
e
Types of problems and
1
Week decisions Quiz#4
Lectur
9 e Decision making conditions
2 Decision making styles

Lectur
e Human Resource Management

1 Importance of HRM
Week
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Lectur
10 e HRM Process,
2 Managing Human Resources

Lectur
e Employee Performance

1 Management
Week Compensation and benefits
Lectur
Issues in HRM Quiz#5
e
11
2 Work life balance

Lectur
e Case Study, Discussion and

Week 1 presentation
Lectur
e Leaders and Leadership
12
2 Early Leadership Theories
Lectur
e The Managerial Grid
Week 1 Contingency Theories of
Leadership
Lectur Contemporary Views on
13 Quiz#6
e Leadership
2 Leadership Issues in the 21st
Lectur
Imaginative Exercise
e
1
Week

Lectur
Revision of entire course
14
e
Queries of the students
2
regarding the course material
will be entertained
Lectur
e Project Presentations
Week
1
Lectur
15 e Project Presentations
2
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Evaluation:
Letter grades will be assigned based on the university’s standard 90-80-70-60-50
grading scale. Assignments: In fairness to students who complete assignments on
time, late assignments will not be accepted. You must turn in the assignments at the
end of the lecture on the day they are due. The 25% component of the total 100 Marks
will be evaluated using quizzes, assignments and research project before the end of
Week 13 of the semester so as students have enough time for preparation for the
Terminal Examination which carries 50% marks. No deadline relaxation of any type
without a valid reason as defined in this regard will be entertained. The complete table
of evaluation is as under:

Marks Distribution:
First Sessional 10%
Second Sessional 15%
Quiz/Assignments/Projects/Presentations 25%
Terminal Examination 50%
Course Total Marks: 100%
Minimum Passing Marks: 50%

Reading & learning resources:

(Main Textbook): Fundamentals of Management by Stephen P. Robbins &
Mary Coulter, 9thedition.
(Secondary Textbook): Management (Essential concepts and applications) by
Sanghamitra & Agarwal, 6 th edition.
Other relevant material including case studies and research articles will be provided to
students in class.

Course Instructor:
Naima Saleem
Lecturer/
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Department of Management Sciences

COMSATSUniversity Islamabad, Wah Campus.