Introduction To General Management

1. Define and explain the core concepts of general management.
2. Differentiate between various management theories and approaches.
3. Analyze organizational structures and their impact on performance.
4. Apply effective leadership and communication techniques.
5. Understand the importance of planning, organizing, and controlling in achieving organizational goals.

13 weeks, about 74 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 1: Evolution of Management Thought · 3 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand the evolution of management theories from classical to contemporary approaches.. Identify key figures and their contributions to management thought.. Analyze the impact of different management approaches on organizational effectiveness..

   • Unit 2: Definition, Nature and Purpose of Management · 3 hours

     Study Unit 2: Define management and its nature.. Explore the purpose of management in achieving organizational goals.. Discuss the importance of resource utilization and efficiency in management..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 3: Values of Management; Is Management Art or Science? · 3 hours

     Explore Unit 3: Analyze the values of management and the debate on whether management is an art or science.. Discuss the importance of ethical considerations in management decision-making.. Reflect on the practical application of management principles in real-world scenarios..

   • Unit 4: Management Vs Administration; And the Environment Factors of the Manager · 3 hours

     Study Unit 4: Differentiate between management and administration.. Examine the environmental factors that influence managerial decisions.. Discuss the impact of external factors on organizational performance..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 5: Management Objectives and Management Skill · 6 hours

     Study Unit 5: Define management objectives and identify essential management skills.. Analyze the relationship between objectives and skills in achieving organizational success.. Evaluate the importance of technical, human, and conceptual skills for effective management..

4. Week 4Module 2: Departmentation

   • Unit 1: Departmentation by Enterprise Functions and Geographic/ Territorial · 4 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand departmentation by enterprise functions (production, selling, financing).. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of this departmentation method.. Apply this concept to real-world organizational structures..

5. Week 5Module 2: Departmentation

   • Unit 2: Departmentation by Product & Customer · 4 hours

     Study Unit 2: Explore departmentation by geographic area.. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of geographic departmentation.. Compare and contrast enterprise function and geographic departmentation..

6. Week 6Module 2: Departmentation

   • Unit 3: Relationships in Organization. · 6 hours

     Study Unit 3: Examine relationships in organizations, focusing on line and staff relationships.. Understand the flow of authority and advisory roles.. Analyze the benefits of line and staff relationships in organizational effectiveness..

7. Week 7Module 2: Departmentation

   • Unit 4: Functional Authority, Staff Limitations, Conflicts between Line and Staff Managers, Ways of Reducing the Conflicts · 6 hours

     Study Unit 4: Functional Authority, Staff Limitations, Conflicts between Line and Staff Managers, Ways of Reducing the Conflicts. Understand functional authority and staff limitations.. Analyze conflicts between line and staff managers and ways to minimize them..

8. Week 8Module 3: Authority and Structure

   • Unit 1: Delegations of Authority and Centralization of Authority · 6 hours

     Study Unit 1: Delegation of Authority and Centralization of Authority. Understand delegation of authority and centralization of authority.. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of delegation and centralization..

9. Week 9Module 3: Authority and Structure

   • Unit 2: Business Structure · 6 hours

     Study Unit 2: Business Structure. Understand the Board of Directors, the Managing Director, and the Operating Executives.. Analyze the functions of each layer in the business structure..

10. Week 10Module 3: Authority and Structure

    • Unit 3: Span of Control · 6 hours

      Study Unit 3: Span of Control. Understand span of control, narrow span, and wide span.. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of tall-shaped and flat-shaped structures..

11. Week 11Module 3: Authority and Structure

    • Unit 4: Organization Chart · 3 hours

      Study Unit 4: Organization Chart. Understand the definition of an organization chart.. Analyze the advantages and limitations of an organization chart..

    • Unit 5: Staffing · 3 hours

      Study Unit 5: Staffing. Understand the definition of staffing and staffing duties.. Analyze the staffing duties such as recruitment, selection, placement, training, promotion, remuneration & wages administration, staff welfare..

12. Week 12Module 4: Coordination, Control and Planning

    • Unit 1: Co-ordinating and Controlling · 4 hours

      Study Unit 1: Co-ordinating and Controlling. Understand the definition of co-ordinating and controlling.. Analyze the elements and types of co-ordination..

13. Week 13Module 4: Coordination, Control and Planning

    • Unit 2: Directing and Leading · 4 hours

      Study Unit 2: Directing and Leading. Understand the definition of communication and leadership.. Analyze the ingredients of leadership and qualities of a good leader..

    • Unit 3: Forecasting and Planning · 4 hours

      Study Unit 4: Forecasting and Planning. Understand the definition of forecasting and planning.. Analyze the steps in planning and the advantages and disadvantages of planning..