A Comprehensive and Authentic textbook on “Management Principles and Applications” for B.Com.(H) Semester 1st (Core Paper) Based on Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) for University of Delhi, Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB), School of Open Learning (SOL) of the University of Delhi, and other Universities across India.
Salient Features
- The book is designed in accordance with the course of B.Com.(H) University of Delhi, and aims to familiarize the learner with emerging management theories and practices for reflective and holistic thinking on management principles and practices
- Each chapter commences with a set of Learning Objectives that provide an overview of the material covered, accompanied by a practical case study illustrating management in action.
- The distinctive aspects of this book pertain to its comprehensive chapter-wise alignment with the syllabus and its analytical approach to presentation.
- Comprehensive coverage of all the topics prescribed in the new syllabus designed under UGCF/ NEP.
- The subject matter has been presented in an easy-to-understand format and focus on conceptual clarity. The text is supplemented with real-life case studies.
- Examples, Charts, Tables, and other study aids have been included in order to maintain readability and to make the complex topics self-explanatory.
- Case Studies are given at the end of each chapter to give practical exposure and provoke students to think creative and find novel solutions.
- Theory based Test Questions are given at the end of each chapter for evaluating the understanding of the concept.
- In addition to the in-text examples, the book has provided several boxed features that provide more extensive examples in areas of importance in today’s business environment.
Unit-I Introduction
- Introduction to Management
- Coordination Mechanisms in Organisations
- Management Theories and Approaches
- Managerial Function, Managerial Roles (Mintzberg) and Competencies
- Indian Ethos for Management
Unit-II Planning
- Nature and Process of Planning
- Organisational Objective Setting (Internationalisation and Digitalisation)
- Decision-Making
- Strategic Planning
- Elements of the Business Firm Environment
Unit-III Organising
- Nature and Process of Organising
- Delegation and Decentralisation of Authority
- Departmentalisation
- Organisational Structure and Organograms
- Formal-Informal Organisation’s Interface
Unit-IV Directing and Controlling
- Motivation
- Leadership
- Controlling: Process and Principles
- Measures of Controlling and Accountability for Performance
Unit V – Salient Development and Contemporary Issues in Management
- Management Challenge of 21st Century
- Contemporary Issues in Management: I (Internationalisation and Globalisation)
- Contemporary Issues in Management: II (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
- Contemporary Issues in Management: III (Values and Ethics)
- Contemporary Issues in Management: IV (Workplace Diversity, Democracy, Sociocracy and Subaltern Ideas from India)
Appendix – Case Studies on Indian Corporates
Index
ISBN13:
978-93-91820-86-2
Weight:
800.00
Edition:
4th Revised Edition
Language:
English
Title Code:
022