Nature of Management and its Process

Meaning, Objectives, Importance; Nature of Management- Science, Art, Profession; Evolution of Management; Management Functions- Planning, Organizing, Personnel Management, Directing and Control; Principles of Management- Fayol and Taylor Principles; Managerial Skills; Task and Responsibilities of Professional Manager

Planning

Concept, Features, Importance, Limitations; Planning process; Types of Plans- Objectives, Strategy, Policy, Procedures, Method, Rule, Budget; Plan vs Programme- Policies and Procedures; Decision making

Organizing

Concept, Features, Importance, Limitations; Organizing process; Types of Organization; Structure of Organization; Centralization and De-Centralization; Delegation; Growth in Organization

Human Resource Management

Concept, Features, Importance, Limitations; Recruitment process- Selection; Training and Development- Methods; Functions of Personnel Manager; Performance Management; Appraisal Methods; Human Resource Planning,; Talent Management; Organization Development

Direction and Co-ordination

Direction: Concept, Features, Importance, Limitations; Elements of Directing- Supervision, Motivation, Leadership, Communication; Co-Ordination-Concept, Features, Importance, Limitations; Co-Ordination Types- Internal and External; Co-Ordination- the Essence of Management

Controlling

Concept, Features, Importance, Limitations; Control process; Essentials of a Good Control System; Techniques of Control- Traditional and Non-Traditional Control devices; Relationship between Planning and Controlling

Recent Trends in Management

Change Management; Crisis Management; Total Quality Management; Risk Management; Global Practices

Business Ethics

Overview of Ethics in Business; Elements; Ethical principles in Business- Indian and Ancient Indian Perspective