Elements Of Management I

1. Define management and its core functions
2. Apply planning and decision-making techniques
3. Analyze organizational structures and communication processes
4. Evaluate leadership styles and motivational strategies
5. Understand the social responsibilities of management

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Evolution of Management Theory · 2 hours

     Read the introduction to management theory.. Understand the pre-industrial period and its management practices.. Study the impact of the industrial revolution on management..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: Management Functions and Behaviour · 2 hours

     Define management and differentiate between management as an art and science.. Study the principles of management and organizational goals.. Examine the ethical considerations in management practices..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Decision-Making in Business · 2 hours

     Understand the decision-making process.. Learn about different classifications of decisions.. Study the stages in decision-making and group decision-making..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: Planning · 2 hours

     Define planning and understand the six P's of planning.. Study the characteristics and benefits of good planning.. Examine the steps in formal planning and its limitations..

5. Week 5Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Control · 2 hours

     Define managerial control and its requirements.. Study the control process and types of managerial controls.. Examine the behavioral guidelines for effective control..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Organising · 2 hours

     Define organizing and differentiate between formal and informal organizations.. Study organizational charts and structures.. Examine authority relationships and the sources of authority..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Communication · 2 hours

     Define communication and understand its objectives.. Study the communication process model.. Examine the barriers to effective communication and how to overcome them..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Directing and Leading Function · 2 hours

     Understand directing and leading functions.. Study organizational climate and human relations.. Examine the types of leadership and theories of leadership..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Staffing Function · 2 hours

     Understand the staffing function and human resources planning.. Study the staffing process, including recruitment and selection.. Examine retention strategies and the importance of training and development..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 5: Recruitment and Selection · 2 hours

      Define recruitment and selection.. Study the subsystems of recruitment and the complexity of its functions.. Examine the sources of recruitment and selection techniques..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 1: Employee Training and Development · 2 hours

      Understand the conditions requiring employee training.. Study the objectives of training and how to determine training needs.. Examine the methods and techniques of training..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 2: Motivation · 2 hours

      Understand the motivation process.. Study Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Herzberg's two-factor theory.. Examine management by objectives (MBO) and its role in motivation..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 3: Forecasting · 2 hours

      Define forecasting and understand its need.. Study the essential elements of the forecasting process.. Examine the different forecasting techniques..

    • Unit 4: Delegation and Decentralisation of Authority · 2 hours

      Define social responsibility and understand its areas.. Study the neglect of social responsibility and the role of Nigerian entrepreneurs.. Review all course materials and prepare for final examinations..