FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT AND ENVIROMENT-CBM1
INTRODUCTION
This module unit is enough to equip the trainee with the necessary knowledge and attitude that will enable him/her to understand the environment of a business and to carry out management function.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
- By the end of this module unit the trainee should be able to:
- Appreciate the role of management in an organization.
- Discuss the functions of management.
- Appreciate the importance of upholding business ethics in an organization.
- Appreciate the need for organizations to engage in corporate social responsibility.
- Understand the environment in which organizations conduct business.
Module Unit Summary and Time Allocation
| CODE | SUB-MODULE | CONTENT | TIME-HRS |
| 15.2.01 | Introduction to management | · Meaning of management
· Levels of management · Types of management task · Management Role
|
6 |
| 15.2.02 | Evolution of Management Thought | · Evolution of Management Thought
· Management theories |
10 |
| 15.2.03 | Business Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility | · Meaning of business environment · Types of business environment · Meaning corporate social responsibility · Organizations social responsibilities towards different group |
8 |
| 15.2.04 | Business Ethics | · Meaning of management ethics
· Need for business ethics · Source of business ethical standards |
10 |
| 15.2.05 | Planning | · Meaning of planning
· Importance of planning · Types of plans · Process of planning · Essentials of a good plan · Challenges in planning
|
10 |
| 15.2.06 | Organizing | · Meaning of Organizing
· Process of organizing · Organizational Structures · Principles of organizing · Decision making |
10 |
| 15.2.07 | Directing/Leading | · Meaning of Terms
· Importance of motivating employees · Theories of motivation · Theories of Leadership · Styles of leadership · Components of coordination · Role of Coordination
|
10 |
| 15.2.08 | Controlling | · Meaning of control
· Nature of control · Essentials of a control system · Types of controls |
10 |
| 15.2.09 | Staffing | · Meaning of Staffing
· Activities in staffing |
6 |
| 15.2.10 | Supervision | · Meaning of supervision
· Qualities of supervision · Principles of supervision |
4 |
| 15.2.11 | Office Management | · Meaning of office management
· Functions of an office · Personnel in an office
|
6 |
| 15.2.12 | Administration and Management | · Definition of Administration
· Development and use of Manuals · Relevance of Administration in policy formulation, decision-making and other operational activities · Relationship between Administration and management |
6 |
| 15.2.13 | Emerging issues and Trends in Fundamentals of Management and Environment | · Emerging issues and trends in Fundamental of management and Environment.
· Challenges posed by emerging issues and trends in fundamentals of management and Environment. · Ways of coping with emerging issues and trends in Fundamentals of Management and Environment.
|
4 |
| TOTAL TIME | 100 |
