Principles of Business Management Outline for Starters

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

BBA 102

PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Examination of management contexts, skills, roles and structures, focusing on the changing nature of management in response to turbulent internal and external environments; various theories are integrated into applied dimensions of successful business practices; emphasis on global management perspectives.

EXPECTED COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of the course students will be able to; -

• Identify and describe the importance of management processes, structure, and functions.

• Apply to management concepts and theories in the contemporary environment.

• Display an appreciation of changes in trends and practices of management principals.

• Apply management principles in a global environment.

Week 1: Overview of Management Practices

Objectives

To introduce the learner to basic issues in management

By the end of the week the student should be able to:

a) Define management and clearly outline its scope.

b) Outline the importance of management

c) Appreciate managerial skills, roles and functions

Learning Perspectives

• Introduction and definitions

• Importance of management

• Managerial roles, functions and skills

• Context of management

• Viewpoints and functions

(Recommended reading Kreitner Chap 1, Aldag Chap 1 & Kootz Chap 1)

Week 2: Evolution of Management Thought

Objective

To delineate the institutions of management.

By the end of the week the student should be able to: -

a) Explain the different environments organizations operate in

b) Discuss the effects of the environmental factors on organizations.

Learning Perspectives:

• History of management

• The industrial revolution

• Pre-classical management thought

• Classical management thought

Assignment ONE

Week 3: Scientific Management and Human Relations School

Objective

To create an understanding of various theories and school of management

Learning Perspectives

• Scientific management school

• Human...