PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT l (BAM 211/ODFeL/ACC/1st

Principles of management class introduces you to the definition, concepts, characteristics, role and importance of management. The course also tells you, the historical background as well as the schools of management thoughts. In the course of your study, you would learn about the managerial levels, knowledge and skills required at each managerial authority. During the course of this study, you will learn about managerial functions and how managers’, regardless of their positions, carry out those functions. The course would guide you on the application of management knowledge and principles in a real-life scenario. It would come to your understanding that to become a successful person you need to plan, organise, direct and control. This study would be a revelation and could transform you and your business.

Course Prerequisites

You are required to have the following to be qualified for this course.

1. 5 credits in “O” level certificate

2. Satisfactory level of English proficiency

3. Basic Computer Operations proficiency

4. Online interaction proficiency.

Course Resources

Study modules

Study Sessions

Further reading

U tube videos

Activities and Tutor-marked Assignments

Course Objectives and Outcomes

To achieve the aims set out above the overall course objectives. In addition, each study session also has specific objectives. These objectives are always included at the beginning of a session. You are advised to refer to them as you study each session both at the beginning and end of the session to ensure that you check your progress and that you have done what is required of you by the session.

Learning Outcome

After studying this course, you should be able to:

1. compare and contrast the definitions management from the viewpoints of different management thinkers and practitioners.

2. familiarise yourself with the basic management concept such as management as an activity, process, social process, group of persons etc. as well as their application and interpretation to aspect of management.

3. explain the nature and objectives of management as well as the functions of management with examples.

4. explain the evolution of management thought including contributions made by Frederick Taylor, Henry Fayol etc.

5. explain who is a manager, his role and responsibilities.

6. define planning, the need for planning, types of planning, process of planning.

7. define organising, explain the need for organising, process and process of organising

8. explain the nature of directing, the need for directing and process involved in directing.

9. Define the concept of control in management, explain the need for control and process of control in management.

Activities to Meet Course Objectives

The Course Material is written in a simple, clear and concise manner that will assist and enable you to understand this course very well. The principles of management are an area where many people want to study because it is not possible to get to the top ladder of success in life without having knowledge of management. Relevant sites and standard references have been provided for you. There is going to be a lot of chatting and online interaction in this class through WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram. There will be individual assignments and group assignments. All assignments are due at the times slated. No late assignment will be entertained or accepted from you and hence, be very serious with your study. Completion and timely submission of assignments will also serve as part of your assessment. You are expected to read this course material thoroughly and understand very well. You are also expected to have software applications on your mobile phones like WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, a working email address and a phone number so that you can chats, interact and share ideas with each other. Please do not hesitate to contact me through my email addresses, phone numbers and social media platforms. I will like you to succeed in this class and also in your future endeavour. Thank you and God bless.