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Part A: Content Design

Course Title PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Course No(s) MGTS ZC211/ PE ZC221
Credit Units 3
Credit Model
Content Authors Anjani Srikanth Koka

Course Objectives
No

CO1 The course aims to investigate the way managers get things done in an organization relying on
the dynamic processes of strategic planning, business development, budgeting, and operations
to move their organizations forward and achieve results.

CO2 The concepts and skills needed to manage effectively under constantly changing conditions are
identified.

CO3 The course will review the manager’s skills at influencing the direction and functioning of an
organization and will develop students’ appreciation of these management activities and their
links to employee performance.

Text Book(s)
T1 Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, Amy Randel, and Rajeesh Viswanathan, “Management,”
Pearson Education, 15th Ed., 2022.

Reference Book(s) & other resources

R1 John R. Schermerhorn, Introduction to Management, Wiley Student Edition, 10th Ed., 2009.
R2 Stephen P. Robbins, David A. Decenzo & Others, Fundamentals of Management Essential
Concepts and Applications, Pearson, 6th Ed., 2009.
R3 Gary Dessler, “Management”, Prentice Hall, 1st Ed., 1998.
R4 Daft Richard L. ‘Management’ Thomson South Western, 5th Ed.
R5 Koontz & Weihrich, Essentials of Management, TMH, 6th Ed., 2004.
R6 Thomas N. Duening, Management, Principles & Guidelines, Wiley-Dream Tech, 2003.
Content Structure

Modul
e# Module Title Sub- Module Titles
1.1 Managers and You in the Workplace (Chapter 1)
1.2 Making Decisions (Chapter 2)
1 Introduction to Management
2.1 Managing the External Environment and the
Organization’s Culture (Chapter 3)
2.2 Managing in a Global Environment (Chapter 4)
2.3 Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics
(Chapter 6)
2.4 Managing Change and Innovation (Chapter 7)
2 Basics of Managing in Today’s Workplace
3.1 Planning Work Activities (Chapter 8)
3 Planning 3.2 Managing Strategy (Chapter 9)
4.1 Designing Organizational Structure (Chapter 11)
4.2 Managing Human Resources (Chapter 12)
4.3 Creating and Managing Teams (Chapter 13)
4 Organizing
5.1 Managing Communication (Chapter 14)
5.2 Motivating Employees (Chapter 16)
5.3 Being an Effective Leader (Chapter 17)
5 Leading
6.1 Monitoring and Controlling (Chapter 18)
6 Controlling

Part B: Learning Plan

Academic Term SECOND SEMESTER 2023-2024

Course Title PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Course No MGTS ZC211/ PE ZC221
Lead Instructor Anjani Srikanth Koka

Learning Outcomes:

No Learning Outcomes

LO1 Define the concept of management and discuss why organizations are needed, why managers
are necessary, and why management is a challenge.

LO2 Describe the communication process; discuss barriers to communication and suggest remedies
to overcome communications difficulties.

LO3 Explain why planning is needed in organizations and why long-term objectives are necessary
for successful planning.

LO4 Identify the essential characteristics of decision making and indicate the range and types of
decisions a manager is asked to make.

LO5 Analyze the leadership function, recognizing leadership as the relationship between a
supervisor and subordinates in an organizational environment.

LO6 Recognize the link between planning and controlling, and the various means by which
 managers measure and compare performance to objectives.

LO7 Discuss the phases of change management and describe the role and limitations of the
manager in the change process.

Lecture 1
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH Managers and You in the Recorded Lecture 1.1

Workplace

During Chapter 1 Managers and You in the Text Book

CH Workplace

Post CH Refer books/online resources on

topics learnt

Lecture 2
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH The Decision Making Process; Recorded Lecture 1.2

Managers making Decisions

During Chapter 2 The Decision Making Process; Text Book

CH Managers making Decisions

Post CH Refer books/online resources on

topics learnt

Lecture 3
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH Organizational Culture and Recorded Lecture 2.1

Environment

During Chapter 3 Organizational Culture and Text Book

CH Environment

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topics learnt

Lecture 4
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH What’s your global perspective?; Recorded Lecture 2.2

Understanding Global
Environment

During Chapter 4 What’s your global perspective?; Text Book

CH Understanding Global
Environment
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topics learnt

Lecture 5
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH Social Responsibility and Ethics Recorded Lecture 2.3

During Chapter 6 Social Responsibility and Ethics Text Book

CH

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topics learnt

Lecture 6
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH Managing Change and Innovation Recorded Lecture 2.4

During Chapter 7 Text Book

CH

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topics learnt

Lecture 7
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH Planning Recorded Lecture 3.1

During Chapter 8 Planning Text Book

CH

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topics learnt

Lecture 8
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH Strategic Management Recorded Lecture 3.2

During Chapter 9 Strategic Management Text Book

CH

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topics learnt
Lecture 9
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH Organizational Structure Recorded Lecture 4.1

During Chapter 11 Organizational Structure Text Book

CH

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topics learnt

Lecture 10
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH Managing Human Resources Recorded Lecture 4.2

During Chapter 12 Managing Human Resources Text Book

CH

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topics learnt

Lecture 11
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH Teams Recorded Lecture 4.3

During Chapter 13 Teams Text Book

CH

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topics learnt

Lecture 12
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH Communication Recorded Lecture 5.1

During Chapter 14 Communication Text Book

CH

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topics learnt

Lecture 13
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH Motivation Recorded Lecture 5.2

 During Chapter 16 Motivation Text Book
CH

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topics learnt

Lecture 14
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH Leadership Recorded Lecture 5.3

During Chapter 17 Leadership Text Book

CH

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topics learnt

Lecture 15
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH Monitoring and Controlling Recorded Lecture 6.1

During Chapter 18 Monitoring and Controlling Text Book

CH

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topics learnt

Lecture 16
Type Content Ref. Topic Title Study/HW Resource Reference

Pre CH All Chapters All RL videos

During Final Review All Chapters Text Book

CH

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topics learnt

Evaluation Scheme:
Legend: EC = Evaluation Component; AN = After Noon Session; FN = Fore Noon Session
No Name Type Duration Weight Day, Date, Session, Time
EC-1 Quiz-I Online - 5% February 19-28, 2024
Quiz-II Online - 5% March 19-28, 2024
 Assignment Online - 15%
Submissio
April 19-28, 2024
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EC-2 Mid-Semester Test Closed 2 hours 35%

Sunday, 17/03/2024 (AN)
Book
EC-3 Comprehensive Open Book 2½ 40%
Sunday, 19/05/2024 (AN)
Exam hours

Syllabus for Mid-Semester Test (Closed Book): Topics in Session Nos. 1 to 8

Syllabus for Comprehensive Exam (Open Book): All topics (Session Nos. 1 to 16)

Important links and information:

Elearn portal: https://elearn.bits-pilani.ac.in
Students are expected to visit the Elearn portal on a regular basis and stay up to date with the latest
announcements and deadlines.
Contact sessions: Students should attend the online lectures as per the schedule provided on the Elearn portal.
Evaluation Guidelines:
1. EC-1 consists of either two Assignments or three Quizzes. Students will attempt them through the course
pages on the Elearn portal. Announcements will be made on the portal, in a timely manner.
2. For Open Book exams: Use of books and any printed / written reference material (filed or bound) is
permitted. However, loose sheets of paper will not be allowed. Use of calculators is permitted in all
exams. Laptops/Mobiles of any kind are not allowed. Exchange of any material is not allowed.
3. If a student is unable to appear for the Regular Test/Exam due to genuine exigencies, the student should
follow the procedure to apply for the Make-Up Test/Exam which will be made available on the Elearn
portal. The Make-Up Test/Exam will be conducted only at selected exam centres on the dates to be
announced later.

It shall be the responsibility of the individual student to be regular in maintaining the self study schedule as given
in the course handout, attend the online lectures, and take all the prescribed evaluation components such as
Assignment/Quiz, Mid-Semester Test and Comprehensive Exam according to the evaluation scheme provided in
the handout.