Principles of Management

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Principles of Management (MGMT201)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

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Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Science and Technology

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Science and Technology

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Synopsis

A comprehensive overview of relevant management principles and practices as applied in contemporary organizations, this course focuses on management theories, philosophies, and functions.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every semester
E-Learning: - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, This will be administered on-campus. To be confirmed

Topics

Evolution of Management
Essence of Management
Essentials of Management: Planning and Organizing
Essentials of Management: Staffing
Essentials of Management: Controlling
Ecology of Management: Motivation and Leadership
Environment of Management

Learning Outcome

Explain the concept of management, and compare the classical, behavioral, and management science approaches to management.
Compare the various communication skills and techniques used in business, and describe the various approaches to decision-making.
Explain the basic forms of international business organizations, and describe the legal, ethical, and social responsibilities for business firms.
Explain basic planning and strategy concepts, and describe the basic concepts of operations management.
Compare the concepts of power, authority, and responsibility; and describe the various forms of organizational structure.
Describe the basic tenets of work groups and work teams, and identify the key elements of staffing, including human resource planning, recruiting, and selection.
Explain the concept of control, describe the various types of controls used in business organizations, and describe the basic issues of operations control.
Describe the various approaches to motivation, and explain the primary methods used to appraise performance.
Describe the various tools used to develop employees and managers, and explain the various theories of leadership.
Describe the various approaches to managing change, conflict, and stress.