P-FAC-08-F01

COURSE PLAN
(Foundation Programme-Modular Online)
Course Title : INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT
Course Code : ESSF0224
Credits : 4
Pre-requisite : None

The following documents will be shared throughout the semester:

 Coursework Details
 Guidelines on submission of coursework

INTRODUCTION
This course will prepare students with a basic understanding of the nature of management processes in business organisations. It relates to the
principles and theories of management, practices of Planning, Organising, Leading, and Controlling (POLC), organisational design and
communication within business entities

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

CLO1 : Explain and apply the concepts, practice and role of management processes and tools
within business organisations.

CLO2 : Describe the management processes, leadership and communication of managers or

administrators
CLO3 : Apply management principles in business entities.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Lectures : 2.0 hours per week

Tutorial/ E-facilitation/ Practical/ Lab : By appointment

COURSE ASSESSMENT

Formative Assessment
Assessment Description Percentage
Forum 10%

Reflection 10%

Assignment 20%

Presentation 10%

Summative Assessment
Assessment Description Percentage
Final Examination 50%

Final Project N/A

*Items above are based on Table 4

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ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are required to abide by the university’s Academic Regulation pertaining to all matters during their course of study. Students are advised
to take note that class attendance is very important.

Conventional Mode
Students who do not meet the attendance requirement will be:
 barred from sitting for the final examination.
 awarded a “F” grade to the final assessment (for courses without final examination)

Online Mode
The course will be automatically dropped if students do not record any progress after Week 4. If more than THREE (3) courses are involved, the
students will be auto-deferred.

GRADING SCALE

RANGE OF MARKS GRADE QUALITY POINT EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

90 – 100 A+ 4.00 Distinction

80 – 89 A 4.00 Distinction

75 – 79 A- 3.75 Distinction

70 – 74 B+ 3.50 Merit

65 – 69 B 3.00 Merit

60 – 64 B- 2.75 Merit

55 – 59 C+ 2.50 Satisfactory

50 - 54 C 2.25 Satisfactory

45 - 49 C- 2.00 Pass

40 - 44 D 1.50 Redeemable Pass

35 - 39 E 1.00 Fail

0 - 34 F 0.00 Fail

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For language courses only

RANGE MARK GRADE QUALITY POINT EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

90 – 100 A+ 4.00 Distinction

80 – 89 A 4.00 Distinction

75 – 79 A- 3.75 Distinction

70 – 74 B+ 3.50 Merit

65 – 69 B 3.00 Merit

60 – 64 B- 2.75 Merit

55 – 59 C+ 2.50 Satisfactory

50-54 C 2.25 Satisfactory

35 - 49 E 1.00 Fail

0 - 34 F 0.00 Fail

English Preparatory 1 and 2

50 – 100 S n/aa Satisfactory

0 - 49 U n/aa Unsatisfactory

For students taking courses offered under the School of Media, Art and Design (SMArD) Only

QUALITY
LEVEL OF
RANGE MARKS GRADE POINT DESCRIPTORS
ACHIEVEMENT
EQUIVALENT

90 – 100 A+ 4.00 Distinction  Exceptionally high-quality work

 Excellent command in the subject matter
 Showing excellent knowledge
 Tightly argued work
80 – 89 A 4.00 Distinction  Well formulated arguments based on the strong and
authentic evidence such as diagrams, tables, charts etc.
 High level of innovativeness and creativity
 Originality of work and excellent critical thinking
 Excellent communication and presentation skills
75 – 79 A- 3.75 Distinction

 Medium to high quality work

70 – 74 B+ 3.50 Merit  A very good command in the subject matter
 Showing a very good knowledge
 Well-argued work
 Very well-presented evidence such as diagrams, tables,
charts etc.
65 – 69 B 3.00 Merit  Evidence of innovativeness
 Little originality of work and good critical thinking

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60 – 64 B- 2.75 Merit
 Good communication and presentation skills

55 – 59 C+ 2.50 Satisfactory
 Work of acceptable quality
 Knows the subject at acceptable level
 Showing a basic knowledge and understanding
50-54 C 2.25 Satisfactory  Acceptable form of presented evidence such as
diagrams, tables, charts etc.
 Very little originality of work
 Adequate communication and presentation skills
45-49 C- 2.00 Pass

40-44 D 1.50 Redeemable Pass  Work of unsatisfactory level

 Lack of knowledge in the subject
 Lack of necessary knowledge and understanding
35 - 39 E 1.00 Fail  Disorganised presentation of evidence such as diagrams,
tables, charts etc.
 No originality of work and critical thinking
 Poor communication and presentation skills
0 - 34 F 0.00 Fail

For students taking courses offered under Faculty of Business

NOTE: Based on Programme Standards: Business Studies, Version 2, 2021, students are required to pass both formative and summative
assessments to pass the course.

Assessment ratio (%) Passing Mark

Continuous Assessment Final Assessment

50-50 20% 20%

60-40 24% 16%

70-30 28% 12%

MAIN REFERENCE/ COMPULSORY READING

1) Certo, S.C., & Certo, S.T., (2016). Modern management: Concepts and skills (14th ed.). Pearson.
2) Robbins, S. P., & Coulter, M.A. (2018). Management (14th ed.). Pearson.
3) Robbins, S. P., Coulter, M.A., & De-Cenzo, D.A. (2017). Fundamentals of management (10th ed.). Pearson.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCE (articles/ e-books/ links)

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COURSE CONTENT

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ASSIGNMENT/
WEEK
TOPIC ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT/
DEADLINE
Week 1 1. Nature of Management - Ice-breaking session Course plan can be
1.1 Overview of management - Lecture viewed via UNIEC
1.2 Management roles and functions Virtual
- Read notes/article /case study
1.3 Types of managers
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Week 2 2. Basic Management Theories - Lecture
2.1 Classical theory - Watch video
2.2 Behavioral theory
2.3 Contingency theory
- Read notes/article/case study

3. Planning - Lecture
3.1 The planning process - Watch video
3.2 Goals and objectives of planning
3.3 Advantages of planning
- Read notes/article/case study
3.4 Types of plans
Week 3 4. Organizing - Lecture
4.1 Organizing authority - Watch video Submission Online
4.2 Chain of command Forum Due Date
4.3 Span of control
- Read notes/article/case study Sun,01/10/2023
4.4 Centralization and decentralization

5. Leading - Lecture
5.1 Management and leading process - Watch video
5.2 Power and influence
- Read notes/article/case study

Week 4 6. Controlling - Lecture Reflection

6.1 Control systems - Watch video Submission
6.2 Control models Due Date
6.3 Production, operations and quality control
- Read notes/article/case study Sun,08/10/2023
6.4 Human resource control
6.5 Financial control
6.6 Strategic control

7. Leadership - Lecture
7.1 Leadership theories - Watch video
7.2 Types of leadership
7.3 Effective leadership
- Read notes/article/case study

Week 5 8. Organizational Structure and Design - Lecture 1) Assignment

8.1 Organizational structure - Watch video Submission Due
8.2 Organizational design Date
8.3 Authority
- Read notes/article/case study Sun, 15/10/23
8.4 Span of control
8.5 Delegation 2) Group
Presentation
9. Communication - Lecture submission
9.1 Types of communication - Watch video (recording) Due
9.2 Effective communication Date
9.3 Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Read notes/article/case study Sun, 15/10/23

Week 6 Revision Discussion & Tutorial

Week 7 10. Motivation - Lecture

10.1 Motivational theories - Watch video
10.2 Reward systems
10.3 Empowerment
- Read notes/article/case study

Week 7 Final Examination Refer to exam schedule via UNIEC 50%

Campus

RECORD OF APPROVAL
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Prepared by Course Leader:

Nursyahirah Adilah Binti Shahrul Nizam
7/09/2023
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