BIT · Semester III
Principles of Management syllabus
Official TU syllabus for Principles of Management (MGT205): 8 units, 64 topics. Every unit links to its notes and solved questions.
1
Fundamentals of Management
7 Q- Definition and nature of management
- Managerial skills in IT sectors
- Work performance and skill application
- Major functions of managers
- Managerial roles and responsibilities
- Manager versus leader distinction
- IT officer managerial roles
2
Organizational Environment and Culture
5 Q- Definition of organizational environment
- Environmental factors and organizational performance
- General environmental components
- Business environment importance for sustainability
- Organizational culture definition
- Importance of organizational culture
- Environmental analysis for business growth
3
Organizational Structure and Design
6 Q- Definition of organizational structure
- Vertical and horizontal relationships
- Vertical differentiation
- Horizontal differentiation
- Matrix organizational structure
- Organization design definition
- Application of organization design
- Structural development principles
4
Managerial Perspectives and Decision Making
9 Q- Omnipotent view of managers
- Symbolic view of managers
- Definition of decision making
- Decision making process
- Decision making styles
- Certainty in decision making
- Risk in decision making
- Uncertainty in decision making
- Group decision making techniques
5
Planning and Objectives
6 Q- Definition of planning
- Types of plans
- Purpose of planning
- Planning process steps
- Foundation for planning
- Management by objectives definition
- Management by objectives implementation
6
Leadership and Motivation
14 Q- Contingency theory of leadership
- Autocratic leadership style
- Democratic leadership style
- Charismatic leadership characteristics
- Emerging approaches to leadership
- Contemporary issues in leadership
- Definition of motivation
- Need hierarchy theory
- Contemporary approaches to motivation
- Contemporary issues in motivation
- Employee motivation techniques
- IT organization employee motivation factors
7
Communication and Conflict Management
5 Q- Definition of communication
- Men and women communication styles
- Communication style differences
- Conflict management definition
- Conflict management techniques
- Conflict management skills
8
Control Systems and Monitoring
8 Q- Definition of controlling process
- Foundations of control
- Qualities of good controlling systems
- Financial control techniques
- Financial control methods
- Financial control tools
- Information control definition
- Information control methods
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