MBAM-101: Management Principles and Organization Behaviour – Unit 1

Management Principles and Organization Behaviour: Unit 1

Objectives: explain different meanings of the word management; distinguish between management and administration; define management and list out its features; explain the science and art of management; enumerate the activities under each managerial function & describe the direct and indirect elements of corporate environment and barriers to social performance.

Materials:

The relevant material is available here.

Questions:

  1. What is the concept of management as a discipline?
  2. What is management? How is it defined?
  3. What is profession? Do you agree that management is a profession? Why?
  4. Explain the skill requirements of managers at different levels.
  5. Define social responsibilities. Explain the social responsibilities of management towards
    (i) Employees (ii) Consumers & (iii) Community