Description

This course explores the new paradigm of management and the recent management thinking as well as the contemporary application of management ideas in organization. The combination of established scholarship, new ideas and real-life application will give students a taste of contemporary management. The course offers students an in-depth exposure and knowledge to the fundamentals of management and skills necessary to manage any firm in today’s rapidly changing marketplace. It will explore the history and theories of management to help students comprehend and investigate current management-related problems and changes in the market place. The course will discuss the variety of crucial management skills, planning strategies, organizational structures, personality types, ethical and cultural and technological considerations in management, motivation and leadership, change and innovation, building teams and managing the multi-generational workforce.

Program

MBA

Objectives

• At the completion of the course, students will be able to:  Comprehend the history, development and theories of management.  Understand the different management approaches and styles.  Manoeuvre the difficult terrain of to-day's complex business environment using the contemporary management practices .  Understand the roles and skills of managers.  Emphasize the traditional management topics of planning, organizing, directing and controlling.  Comprehend how technology and economy changes affect the business firms and managers.  Develop knowledge of current management problems and challenges.  Understand ethics, culture and diversity of workforce.  Understanding the need to manage technology efficiently and effectively.  Develop the managerial decision-making, planning and organizing skills.  Develop leadership skills and manage teamwork, innovation and change.