Management Essentials

COURSE STRUCTURE

Module 1

INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT

• Definition and evolution of management
• Functions of management
• Managerial roles and responsibilities
• Management skill and competencies

Module 2

PLANNING

• Importance of planning in management
• Types of plans: strategic, tactical, operational
• Goal setting and objective formulation
• Decision-making process

Module 3

ORGANIZING

• Organizational structure and design
• Departmentalization and delegation
• Coordination and collaboration
• Job design and specialization

Module 4

LEADING

• Leadership styles and theories
• Motivation and employee engagement
• Communication in management
• Team building and development

Module 5

CONTROLLING

• Importance of controlling in management
• Performance measurement and standards
• Variance analysis and corrective action
• Quality management and continuous improvement

Module 6

DECISION MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

• Rational decision-making models
• Decision-making biases and pitfalls
• Problem-solving techniques
• Creativity and innovation in decision making

Module 7

ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Ethical theories and frameworks
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
• Ethical leadership
• Ethical decision making in management

Module 8

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

• Individual behavior in organizations
• Group dynamics and team effectiveness
• Organizational culture and climate
• Managing diversity and inclusion

Module 9

APPLYING MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS

• Case studies and real-world applications
• Simulations and role-plays
• Project Management fundamentals
• Strategic management principles

Module 10

CONCLUSION AND FUTURE TRENDS

• Recap of key concepts and learning outcomes
• Emerging trends in management
• Future challenges and opportunities
• Personal reflection and development planning