MZUMBE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

COURSE OUTLINE
PUB 111: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Topics/ Subtopics Questions

1. THE EVOLUTION AND 1. Are managers made or born? Discuss.

DEVELOPMENT OF
2. Why do we need Management in Organizations?
MANAGEMENT THEORIES AND
ORGANISATION 3. Management and Administration are the same.
THOUGHTS
Discuss.
 Early contributions to
Management and 4. The Gilbreths are among the pioneers of
organisational thinking Management theories. What were their
 Scientific management
approach contributions to Management, and how are they
 Administrative principles essential in managing today's organisation?
 Bureaucratic organisations
 Human relations approach
 Systems approach
 Contingency approach
 Current developments in
management theories and
practices
Instructor Dr ZUENA
2. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS, 5. Management is only for business organisations.
ROLES AND SKILLS
Discuss.
 Managerial functions
 Managerial roles 6. The way someone manages an organisation can
 Managerial skills influence its success or failure. Discuss
 Relationship between
Managerial Functions 7. Rating assessment in timing work is very crucial
and Managerial skills in managing an organisation. Trace the pioneers
of this concept and their contribution to
Instructor Dr ZUENA Management.
3. ORGANISATIONS AND 8.Several authors developed the behavioural theory of
ORGANISATIONAL
Management; identify at least five authors who
STRUCTURES
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 Topics/ Subtopics Questions

 An overview of organisation contribute to shaping employees’ behaviours.

theory 9. Organisational structure is fundamental in managing
 Organisational control and
culture organisations. Nevertheless, more than having the
 Organisation structures, organisation chart showing job positions and
rationale and challenges
levels is required. Discuss.
Instructor Dr ZUENA
10. What is the line and staff organization structure?
Discuss how they relate and differ and their
impact on the organisation's performance.

11. Describe what organizational culture is and why it

is crucial for an organization.

4. MANAGEMENT IN 12. The Gilbreths are among the pioneers of

ORGANISATIONS
Management theories. What were their
 Leadership and
leadership styles contributions to Management, and how are they
 Theory of motivation essential in managing today's organisation?
 Centralisation,
decentralisation, 1.
delegation
 Power, authority,
responsibility and
accountability.

Instructor: Mr. Imani

Mwamboma

5. ORGANISATIONAL CONFLICT 14. Conflicts can help or harm an organisation.

AND NEGOTIATION
Discuss this statement with relevant examples.
 Organisational
conflicts: nature, 15. "It is an indisputable fact that, in essence,
case studies, conflicts evolve internally or externally from
 Sources of conflicts
and negotiation individuals working in an organisation, and such
mechanisms conflicts tend to influence efficiency and
 Managing
organisational effectiveness of these individuals and
conflicts subsequently the overall performance of the

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Instructor: Mr. Imani organisation". Discuss

Mwamboma 16. An organisation without conflicts is likely to
remain without challenges to grow. Is this
statement valid in the current business
environment?
6.ORGANISATIONAL 17. Change management is one of the most crucial
DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE
activities in any organisation. With practical
MANAGEMENT
examples, explain why individuals resist change.
18. Discuss how SWOT analysis (Strengths,
 An overview of
organisational Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) can be
development and change
well utilised for the betterment of any
 Rationale and challenges
of change management organisation.
 Case studies from
Africa.
 Strategic Management:
An Overview 19. Why is the Business Environment essential for
 Critical aspects of managers to understand the business environment
strategic Management
 Managing quality and of their organisations?
responsiveness to
customers and the
environment
Instructor Mr. Paul Maro

7.MANAGEMENT AND 1. What are the necessary issues needed for the
ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN
organisation's favourable and acceptable internal
ORGANISATIONS
 Evolution and Profile of environment?
African Organisations
 Public VS private 2. With examples, discuss the challenges facing African
sector management
organizations with decades of operational experience and
 Managerial and
organisational the way forward.
challenges facing
organisations in
developing countries
Instructor Mr. Paul Maro

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 Lectures, seminars, assignments and independent study
Teaching and
learning
activities:

Assessment Test, Individual Assignment, Group Assignment and

Methods: Final examination.

Reading list:

Books
 Gupta C.B. (2009). Management Theory and Practice, New Delhi,
Sultan Chand & Sons,
 Weihrich, H., Cannice, M. and Koontz, H. (2008): Management: A
Global and Entrepreneurial Perspective, 12th edition, McGraw-Hill
Companies
 Massie, J.L. (2006). Essentials of Management, 4th edition, New
Delhi, Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited
 Robbins, S.P. (1990). Organisations Theory: Structure, Design and
Applications, Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall International Inc.
 Blunt, P. and Oladeji E. Popoola, (1992). Managing Organisations in
Africa, Berlin. Walter De-Gruyter& Co.
 Robbins, S.P. (1991). Management. Englewood Cliffs. Prentice Hall
International Inc.
 Koontz, H & H. Weihrich: (1993): Management: A Global
Perspective, Tokyo, McGraw Hill.
 McFarland, D.E.: (1979): Management: Foundations and Practices,
New York, MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc.

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT PLAN

TEACHING PUB 113 2024

Weeks Activity Instructor(S)
1st - 4th Week Teaching starts for Topics 1, 2, & 3 Dr. Oscar Zuena
5th Week Test I & Individual Assignment Dr. Oscar Zuena
6th -9th Week Teaching topics 4 & 5 Mr. Imani Mwamboma
10th -11th Week Teaching topics 6 & 7 Mr. Paul Maro
8th Week Test II Mr. Imani Mwamboma & Paul
Maro

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SEMINAR QUESTIONS (ALL GROUP IN BOTH STREAM A &STREAM B)

Instructions:
 All groups should be ready to present their typed work at any point.
 The seminar leader will propose the group number at the beginning of the
seminar session.
 Seminar presentations will be assessed through individual contributions (i.e.,
5%) and the quality of group papers (5 %).
 Absent students will miss individual scores.
 Seminar presentation will start on 2nd April 2024

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

Instructions:
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 i. This assignment carries 10% of the coursework
ii. It is required to be brief and to the point
iii. Visit at least 5 sources (you are not allowed to copy from the internet sources or
to your friend)
iv. A copied work will be awarded a zero mark
v. Additional points will be provided to those who will provide relevant examples
vi. Do not write more than TWO pages

QUESTION
Required:

a) Explain possible environmental factors which are likely to influence the

operations of the organisations.

b) State why some organisation members are reluctant to experience any

transformation undertaken deliberately to enable the organisation's survival.

Test I will be on 16th April 2024 19:00-20:00

Test II will be on 21st May 2024 19:00-20:00
Individual Assignment: 9th April, 2024 12:000 Submission

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