GC UNIVERSITY, FAISALABAD

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

LYALLPUR BUSINESS SCHOOL

Course Specifications

Principles of Management
BIM-408

Spring 2018
http://www.gcuf.edu.pk/
 COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
Basic Information
Course Title: Principles of Management
Course Code: BIM-408
Course credits/week: Theory: 03 Lab: Nil Total: 03
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite(s):
Program(s) on which the course is given: BBA- IM (M & E) 4th Semester
Is the course major or minor element of the Major: Minor:
program:
Department offering the program: Industrial Management
Department offering the course: Industrial Management Division
Academic year/level: 3
Revision #:
Last revised on (date):

Overall Aims of the Course

Course Description:
This is an introductory course about the management of organizations. It provides
instructions on principles of management that have general applicability to all types of
enterprises; basic management philosophy and decision making; principles involved in
planning, organizing, leading, and controlling; and recent concepts in management. The
principles learned in this course will allow the student to effectively work with and
through others in an organization. The course will also encourage the students to
explore and inquire the applicability of western management principles and theories in
local settings. Besides, the course will discuss the Islamic perspective of managing
businesses and organizations.

Course Objectives are:

This course will cover the basic managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading,
and controlling, We will also try to learn the evolution of management and best
practices which are being used in today’s modern era.
Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Hold informed conversations with functional specialists and understand how to

draw effectively on their expertise in managing organizations.
2. Understand the relevance of the western management principles and theories, for
local settings.
3. Understand the Islamic perspective of managing businesses and organizations.
4. Apply course concepts and theory in a practical context.
5. Integrate several of the disciplines studied.
6. Demonstrate empirical investigative skills by producing an in-depth analysis of a
management situation usually presented through case studies, resulting in
recommendations for a programme of action.
7. Recognize the need to take a holistic approach to performance improvement rather
than a narrowly functional approach.

Class Format:

Principles of Management is a concept based and discussion-driven course, thus

the vast majority of our classes will be focused on concept discussion and case
studies.

Our weekly class Instructions and discussions will follow this format:

Weekly Course Objectives

Week Module In This Chapter, We Will Address the Following
Questions.

1–2-3 Chapter – 1 & 2:

Introduction to  What are management and a manager?
Management  Difference between leader and manager.
&  Four functions of a manager.
The History and  Ten roles of a manager by Henry Mintzberg.
Evolution of  Layers of management.
Management  Skills required by managers.
  Importance of innovation, diversity, and customers
for a manager.
 Early History of management.
 Early theories and approaches to management; the
classical approach, behavioral approach,
quantitative approach, contingency approach and
contemporary approaches.

 What is culture?
 The organizational culture and the manager
Chapter – 3:  Where culture comes from?
The  Dimensions of organizational culture
4
Organizational  Strong and weak cultures
Environment  How culture is passed on?
 The external environment and the manager
 The internal environment and the manager
 The manager’s role as a decision maker
 The 8-step process of decision making
 Edward De Bono’s six decision making hats
Chapter – 4:  Evidence based and intuitive decision making
5 Decision Making  Bounded Rationality
 Types of problems and decisions
 Decision making biases and errors

 What are organizational structure, design,

hierarchy and chart?
 Six elements of an organization’s design
6 –7  Basic organizational designs; simple, functional
Chapter – 10 & and divisional
11:  Adaptive designs: Project structure, matrix
Organizational structure, boundary-less organization, network
Structure and structure, virtual organization, learning
Designs: Basic organization.
and Adaptive  Types of teams
 Advantages and disadvantages of all types of
adaptive structures

 The what and why of planning

 Goals and plans
Chapter – 8:  Setting goals and developing plans
Planning Work  Foundation and basic elements of planning
8 Activities  Process of planning and MBO
 Effective Strategic Planning
  Basics of Strategic Management
Chapter – 9:  Strategic management process
10 Managing  Corporate strategies
Strategy  Competitive strategies
 BCG matrix approach
 What is motivation?
Chapter – 16:  Motivational theories; Maslow’s hierarchy of
11 Employee needs, need based theories etc
Motivation  Contemporary theories of motivation
 Current issues in motivation
Chapter – 6:  Understanding the global environment
 Doing business globally: Types of international
12 Managing in a organizations, how organizations go international
global  Managing in a global environment: The political,
environment economic, and cultural environment
Chapter-17  Leadership and its characteristics
13 Being an  Leadership styles and theories
effective Leader
 The process of control
Chapter – 18
 Controlling for organizational and employee
14 Monitoring and
performance
Controlling
 Tools for measuring organizational performance
 Groups and group development
Chapter – 13
 Work group performance and satisfaction
15-16 Creating and
 Turning group into effective teams
managing teams

17 -  Revision and test
Required Learning Resources
Text Book(s): Management by Stephan P. Robbins & Mary Coulter,
(Title, Author, Edition, International Edition.
Publisher)
Reference Book(s): Management by Courtland L. Bovee, John V. Thill,
(Title, Author, Edition, Marian Burk Wood & George P. Dovel , Latest Edition.
Publisher)
Facilities Required for Teaching and Learning
-White Board
-Multimedia

Assignments Schedule & Quiz

No. Week Assigned Week Due QUIZ TESTS
Three surprise quiz tests will be conducted
1 3 4 during the semester, best of two will be
2 6 7 counted for final grade. There will be no
3 11 12
 makeup of these tests.
4 14 15
Examination / Weighting of Assessments & Quizzes
Quizzes + Assignments + Class Participation + Projects 20 %
Mid-semester examination 30 %
End-semester examination 50 %

Grading Criteria
Letter Grade Percentage Marks
A 80 -100 EXCELLENT
B 65-79.99 GOOD
C 50-64.99 SATISFACTORY
D 40-49.99 PASS

Dress Code:
Formal business attire only (Dress Trouser, Shirt, Tie, Dress Shoes) Jeans and
Joggers NOT ALLOWED.
Not sure what this dress code means? Read When Job-Hunting: Dress for
Success.

Instructor Responsibilities:
In keeping with the format of this class, I see myself as your immediate
supervisor. In that sense, I plan to mentor each of you so that you learn how to
make the best decisions possible, to understand and apply key management
concepts, and to prepare you to become productive employees upon graduation.
I will do my best to help each of you grow into the best manager you choose to
become. Thus, besides class time -- where I will often put you on the spot -- I
expect there will be many times we will communicate outside of class, and I will
do my best to help you in a timely fashion.

Student Responsibilities:
You are expected to arrive to class on time, professionally dressed, and
prepared for the day. You should be fully prepared to discuss and debate the
course material assigned for that date. You are expected to participate at all
levels and offer objective praise and criticism of your classmates’ analyses and
conclusions. This course is not for the meek or timid. You must contribute to the
greater understanding of management. This course is a combination of doing
(homework), thinking, and discussing.

Class Participation and Individual Conduct:

You should make every effort to attend each class meeting. In addition, it is
important that you prepare for each class by reading the relevant book chapters
before the class session in which it will be discussed. You will also be expected to
participate in class discussion and complete in‐class exercises that will be based
on these reading assignments. Your participation grade will be based on
contribution and attendances (be punctual, attend classes, come prepared by
doing the readings, show initiative in the discussion). Note that students who
only “show up” should not expect even an average score. You must be present in
class in order to receive credit for in‐class exercises, quizzes, participation, etc.
Eating, sleeping, reading, texting, listening to or working on unrelated materials,
sidebar conversations, or “multi‐tasking” using a computer or other electronic
device is not permitted. Laptops (and similar devices) may be used in class for
course related activities such as taking notes. Students may bring drinks such as
water.

General Expectations & Classroom Etiquettes:

In terms of performance in this class, I have very high expectations and

anticipate outstanding work from each of you. I hope for a very positive
experience for us all. Keep in mind that if you do not deliver outstanding work
then you will be graded to reflect this. I ask that you contact me directly and
immediately if you ever have any questions or concerns regarding the class, any
particular assignments, or your grade(s). I am always willing to help.
I do ask that all students be respectful and courteous to other class members as
well as the professor. This includes turning off cell phones and other electronic
devices before class begins and arriving to class on time, as walking in late is
disruptive to other classmates and the professor. Those who walk in late will
likely not receive attendance credit for that day.

Useful Tools / Advice:

This course is time and labor intensive. Be certain to schedule enough time in
your weekly planning to accommodate.
You need to have good access to the Web and an e-mail account.

Please always do your best work.

Contact Details:
Ms. Ayesha Sohail Lecturer
Lyallpur Business School,
Faculty of Economics & Management Sciences,
 GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Office Hours 8:30 a.m-4:00 p.m
Phone(office): 041-9203020 E-Mail: Saddiqua@gmail.com
Course Specifications Developed By: Reviewed By (Director):
Ms. Ayesha Sohail Prof.Dr.Muhammad Abrar
Date: 25-01-2018 Date:

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