Organisation And Administration Of Business Administration

1. Understand the history and theory of management.
2. Develop understanding of the structure and characteristic of organizations.
3. Develop understanding and practical knowledge of human behaviour in organizations.
4. Understand the basic principles and functions of management.
5. Gain knowledge of the general requirements for recruiting and development of employees in the teaching service.
6. Understand the basic principles and practice of administration in technical and vocational educational institutions.

13 weeks, about 41 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Historical Basis of Organization and Management

   • Unit 1: Evolution of Management Thought · 2 hours

     Understand the history and theory of management.. Develop basic understanding of how management ideas evolved in the ancient world.. Know the precursors of modern management thought and practice..

   • Unit 2: Classical Management Approach · 2 hours

     Discuss the importance of studying the history and theory of management of the ancient civilizations. Briefly discuss what Hamurabi, Pericles, and Senacherib were noted for in the organization and administration of their respective empires.. Explain the contributions of James Watt, Matthew Boulton, and Robert Owen as precursors of modern management..

2. Week 2Module 1: Historical Basis of Organization and Management

   • Unit 3: Behavioural Management Approach · 3 hours

     Understand the Behavioural approach to management.. Assess the impact of Hawthorne studies on the emergence of Behavioural approach to management.. Appraise the contributions of Human Relations Movement to individual behaviour in organizations..

3. Week 3Module 1: Historical Basis of Organization and Management

   • Unit 4: Quantitative Management Approach · 3 hours

     List and discuss the branches of quantitative management thought.. Discuss the purpose and context of management science.. Explain the purpose and application of operations management.. Explain the purpose of management information systems (MIS)..

4. Week 4Module 1: Historical Basis of Organization and Management

   • Unit 5: Contemporary Management Theories · 3 hours

     Understand the meaning and context of systems theory.. Understand the meaning and context of contingency theory.. Understand the emerging trends in organization and management theories..

5. Week 5Module II: Structure and Characteristics of Organizations

   • Unit 1: Concepts and Terminologies · 3 hours

     Understand the contexts and features of organization.. Understand what constitutes social boundary in organizations.. Understand organizations and their relevant nomenclatures.. Understand and appreciate the interrelatedness of the terms 'administration' and 'management'.. Differentiate between purpose and objectives of organization.. Understand the difference between educational and organizational objectives.. Understand and appreciate the importance of organizational objectives..

6. Week 6Module II: Structure and Characteristics of Organizations

   • Unit 2: Types of Organizations · 3 hours

     Differentiate between business and non-business organizations.. Differentiate between formal and non-formal (or informal) organizations..

7. Week 7Module II: Structure and Characteristics of Organizations

   • Unit 3: Systems Approach to the Analysis of TVE Organizations · 3 hours

     Explain the purpose of adopting management science approach.. Apply management science in analyzing large number of variables dealing with complex economic decisions.. Apply management science in developing Mathematical models very much enhanced by the use of the computer..

8. Week 8Module II: Structure and Characteristics of Organizations

   • Unit 4: The Organizing Functions · 3 hours

     Understand the nature of organizing function.. Understand the process of organizing.. Discuss the relevance and process of delegation.. Apply the principles of delegation.. Understand the conditions for effective delegation.. Assess the obstacles to effective delegation..

9. Week 9Module II: Structure and Characteristics of Organizations

   • Unit 5: Terms Relating to the Understanding of the Role of Organization Structure · 3 hours

     Analyze the concept of structure of organizations in the context of TVE.. Describe the factors that are likely to influence structure.. List and describe the basic dynamics of authority and the reasons for these in the structure of organizations.. Understand the general structure of TVE in Nigeria.. Understand the structure of TVE at the federal level.. Understand the structure and organization of TVE at the state and private levels.. Demonstrate the different models of TVE institutions..

10. Week 10Module II: Structure and Characteristics of Organizations

    • Unit 6: Organization Structure · 3 hours

      Explain the term 'structure' and how it is used in relation to organizations.. Understand the importance of organizational chart and its relevance for describing the structure of organizations.. Appreciate the importance of identifying the elements of an organization structure.. Describe the factors which determine the way organizations are structured.. Describe the two ways by which organizations are differentiated.. Apply the principles of organizational interdependence.. Describe the approaches that can be used in the coordination of divided work..

11. Week 11Module II: Structure and Characteristics of Organizations

    • Unit 7: Departmentalization: Traditional Organization Patterns · 3 hours

      List and explain with illustration the following traditional organization patterns: Line organization, Line and staff organization, and Functional organization.. Outline and discuss the merits and demerits of traditional organization patterns..

12. Week 12Module II: Structure and Characteristics of Organizations

    • Unit 8: Forms of Departmentalization: Modern Content · 3 hours

      List and explain with illustration the following modern methods of departmentalization: Departmentalization by enterprise functions, Departmentalization by territory, Departmentalization by product line, Project organization, and Matrix organization.. Outline and discuss the merits and demerits of each form of departmentalization..

13. Week 13Course Review

    • Final Revision · 4 hours

      Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments and prepare for final examination..