Principles and Practice of Management FYUGP Syllabus [Gauhati University BCom 2nd Semester]

Gauhati University Principles and Practice of Management FYUGP Syllabus 

Course Details

• Course Name: Principles and Practice of Management
• Credit: 4
• Course Level: 200 to 299
• Syllabus Basis: UGCBCS
• Total Marks: 100
• Contact Hours: 60

Course Objective
The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles, theories, and techniques of management. It focuses on equipping students with the skills to apply management concepts, demonstrate leadership, and solve organizational challenges effectively.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply management principles and theories in practical situations.
2. Demonstrate effective leadership skills.
3. Analyze and solve management problems.
4. Make informed decisions to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Detailed Syllabus

Unit 1: Introduction

• Meaning and importance of management
• Coordination mechanisms in organizations
• Management theories: Classical, Neo-classical, and Modern
• Managerial functions
• Mintzberg’s Managerial Role Model
• Indian Ethos for Management: Value-Oriented Holistic Management
• Classes: 12
• Marks: 20

Unit 2: Planning

• Organizational objective setting
• Decision-making environments: Certainty, Risk, Uncertainty
• Techniques for individual and group decision-making
• Planning and Strategy: Meaning, Business, and Corporate Level Strategies
• Classes: 12
• Marks: 20

Unit 3: Motivation

• Motivation theories:
  • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
  • Equity and Two-factor theory (Herzberg)
  • McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y
  • Goal Setting Theory
  • Reinforcement Theory
• Classes: 12
• Marks: 20

Unit 4: Leadership

• Leadership theories:
  • Situational, Behavioral, and Contemporary
  • Likert’s Scale Theory
  • Blake & Mouton’s Managerial Grid
  • Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership
• Classes: 12
• Marks: 20

Unit 5: Contemporary Issues in Management

• Management challenges of the 21st century
• Factors reshaping management:
  • Digitization and Automation of work processes
  • Globalization uncertainties
  • Ethical and environmental issues
• Values & Ethics: Case studies of renowned Indian corporates
• Workplace diversity, Democracy, and Sociocracy in management and organizational structure
• Classes: 12
• Marks: 20

Suggested Readings

1. Drucker, P. F. (1954). The Practice of Management. Harper & Row
2. Drucker, P. F. (1999). Management Challenges for the 21st Century. Harper Collins Publishers
3. Chakraborty, S. K. (1997). Human Values for Managers. Wheeler Publishing
4. Griffin. (2013). Management Principles and Application. Cengage
5. Koontz, H., & Weihrich, H. (2012). Essentials of Management. McGraw Hill
6. Laasch, O. (2022). Principles of Management, 2e. Sage Textbook
7. Mitra, J. K. (2018). Principles of Management. Oxford University Press
8. Rao, V. S. P. (2020). Management Principles and Applications. Taxmann Publications
9. Sharlekar, S. A. (2010). Management (Value-Oriented Holistic Approach). Himalaya Publishing House
10. Tulsian, P. C., & Pandey, V. (2021). Business Organisation & Management. Pearson Education, India

Course Designers

• Dr. Tilak Ch. Das (Email: tilak@gauhati.ac.in)
• Prof. Aparajeeta Borkakoty (Email: apara_jeeta@yahoo.com)

University: Gauhati University

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