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MBA Syllabus
MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES

UNIT-I
Nature and Functions of Management - Importance and Process of Management - Historical Roots of Contemporary Management Practices: Pre-modern era-Classical Contributions - Development of Management Thoughts - Managerial Roles: Role of a Manager - Levels of Management - Managerial Skills - Social Responsibilities of Business.

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UNIT-II
Nature and Importance of Planning -Types of Plans - Steps in Planning-Making Planning Effective - Strategic Considerations in Planning - Management by Objectives - Decision Making: Rationality in Decision Making - Decision Making and MIS - Forecasting: Techniques of Forecasting.

UNIT-III
Need for Organization - Principles and Process of Organizing - Span of Management - Organization Structure - Variables affecting Structure - Departmentalization - Authority, Delegation and Decentralization - Committees.

UNIT-IV
Staffing and Directing: Staffing as a Function of Management - Requirement of Effective Direction - Functions of Direction - Principles of Direction - Supervisor and his Qualities - Supervisor’s Role and Functions - Effective Supervision.

UNIT-V
Co-Ordination - Need for Co-Ordination - Principles and Techniques of Co-ordination - Control: Need for Control - Steps in Control Process - Control Techniques.

References :
1. Joseph L. Massie, Essentials of Management, Prentice - Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi.
2. P.C.Tripathi, P.N. Reddy, Principles of Management, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi.
3. James A.F., R.Edward, Daniel R. Stoner, Freeman, Gilbert, Management, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi.
4. Prasad LM, Principles and Practice of Management, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi.
5. J.S. Chandan, Management Concepts and Strategies, Vikas Publishing House Private Limited, Delhi.
6. D. Chandra Bose, Principles of Management and Administration, Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi.