Element of Management I
- Management Sciences
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 124 pages
- 17 units
This course introduces fundamental elements of management. It explores the definition, nature, and purpose of management, differentiating it from administration. Key topics include management objectives, skills, environmental factors, and the importance of forecasting and planning. The course also covers organizing, departmentation, delegation, and control, providing a comprehensive overview of essential management principles and practices relevant to various organizational settings.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Study hours
- 150 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of BUS105, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 ORGANIZINGPage 146
- UNIT 2 DEPARTMENTATION BY ENTERPRISE FUNCTIONS AND GEOGRAPHIC/ TERRITORIALPage 153
- UNIT 3 DEPARTMENTATION BY PRODUCT & CUSTOMERPage 161
- UNIT 4: RELATIONSHIPS IN ORGANIZATION.Page 168
- UNIT 5 FUNCTIONAL AUTHORITY, STAFF LIMITATIONS, CONFLICTS BETWEEN LINE AND STAFF MANAGERS, WAYS OF REDUCING THE CONFLICTSPage 174
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
BUS105 · UNIT 2 VALUES OF MANAGEMENT: IS MANAGEMENT AN ART OR SCIENCE?
Management has values. A value is the importance we attach to something. This means that something is of importance to us simply because we have placed some values on it. The same consideration goes to management. Management has importance because there are core values associated with it. These values constitute the reasons why we bother to study management.
What you should be able to do
- Define management and its core principles
- Differentiate between management and administration
- Apply forecasting and planning techniques
- Understand organizational structures and departmentation
- Identify and resolve conflicts in organizations
- Apply leadership and communication skills
What it prepares you for
- Business Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Administrative Officer
- Team Lead
- Supervisor
- Business Administration
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Operations Management
- General Management
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: Departmentation by Enterprise Functions and Geographic/ Territorial
Understanding the nuances of geographic departmentation requires analyzing real-world examples and considering various factors like market conditions and logistical challenges.
- Module 2:
Unit 5: Functional Authority, Staff Limitations, Conflicts between Line and Staff Managers, Ways of Reducing the Conflicts
Requires understanding the dynamics between line and staff roles, potential conflicts, and strategies for effective collaboration.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 63 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Definition, Nature and Purpose of Management · 4 hours
Define management and its nature.. Explain the purpose of management.. Analyze various definitions of management..
Unit 2: Values of Management; Is Management Art or Science? · 3 hours
Identify profit and non-profit organizations.. Discuss the importance of management in different settings..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 3: Management Vs Administration; And the Environment Factors of the Manager · 4 hours
Differentiate between management and administration.. Examine environmental factors affecting management..
Unit 4: Management Objectives and Management Skills · 3 hours
List and discuss organizational objectives.. Explain the management skills required to achieve objectives..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 5: Forecasting and Planning · 5 hours
Define forecasting and planning.. Describe the steps involved in planning..
- Week 4Module 2:
Unit 1: Organizing · 5 hours
Explain the concept of organizing.. Discuss the conditions necessary for effective organizing..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 2: Departmentation by Enterprise Functions and Geographic/ Territorial · 4 hours
Describe departmentation by enterprise function.. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of functional departmentation..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 2: Departmentation by Enterprise Functions and Geographic/ Territorial · 4 hours
Describe departmentation by geographic area.. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of geographic departmentation..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 3: Departmentation by Product & Customer · 4 hours
Describe product departmentation.. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of product departmentation..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Departmentation by Product & Customer · 4 hours
Describe customer departmentation.. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of customer departmentation..
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: Relationships in Organization. · 4 hours
Describe line relationships in organizations.. List the benefits of line relationships..
- Week 10Module 2:
Unit 4: Relationships in Organization. · 4 hours
Describe staff relationships in organizations.. List the advantages of staff relationships..
- Week 11Module 2:
Unit 5: Functional Authority, Staff Limitations, Conflicts between Line and Staff Managers, Ways of Reducing the Conflicts · 4 hours
Describe functional authority.. List the limitations of staff relationships..
- Week 12Module 2:
Unit 5: Functional Authority, Staff Limitations, Conflicts between Line and Staff Managers, Ways of Reducing the Conflicts · 4 hours
Explain the causes of conflicts between line and staff managers.. Suggest ways to minimize these conflicts..
- Week 13Module 3:
Unit 1: Delegations of Authority and Centralization of Authority · 3 hours
Define delegation of authority.. Explain the conditions necessary for effective delegation..
Unit 1: Delegations of Authority and Centralization of Authority · 4 hours
Define centralization of authority.. Give reasons why centralization may be necessary..
Preparing for the exam
- Review definitions of key management terms from Unit 1.
- Create a chart comparing different types of departmentation (Units 2-3).
- Practice identifying environmental factors affecting management decisions (Unit 3).
- Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of delegation (Unit 1, Module 3).
- Outline the qualities of a good leader and techniques for effective human relations (Unit 2, Module 4).
Questions students ask about this course
What is BUS105 about?
This course introduces fundamental elements of management. It explores the definition, nature, and purpose of management, differentiating it from administration. Key topics include management objectives, skills, environmental factors, and the importance of forecasting and planning. The course also covers organizing, departmentation, delegation, and control, providing a comprehensive overview of essential management principles and practices relevant to various organizational settings.
How many units does BUS105 have?
BUS105, Element of Management I, has 17 units across 4 modules, over 124 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is BUS105?
BUS105 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Management Sciences.
Is BUS105 hard?
BUS105 is rated beginner level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does BUS105 take to study?
About 150 hours of study, spread across its 17 units.
How is BUS105 assessed?
BUS105 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with BUS105?
Business Manager, Project Coordinator, Administrative Officer, Team Lead and Supervisor.