Gauhati University (Revised Syllabus)
2nd Semester Course Name: Principles and Practice of Management
(Internal Assessment 40 Marks + End Term Exam. 60 Marks)= Total Marks: 100
Existing based syllabus: UGCBCS Course Level: 200 to 299
Unit 1: Introduction: Management theories classical, neo-classical ((Hawthorne Experiments) and (Mary Parker Follet)-modern theory of management; (Systems Approach; Contingency Approach and Peter Drucker & Michael Porter contribution to modern school of management) (12 Classes) (20 Marks)
Unit 2: Planning: Planning Premises and elements, limitations of planning -Environment analysis and SWOT analysis [concept and elements). (12 Classes) (20 Marks)
Unit 3. Motivation: -Motivation Theory needs (including Maslow's theory), incentives, Equity and two-factor theory (Herzberg); McGregor Theory X and Theory, Goal Setting Theory, Reinforcement theory). (12 Classes) (20 Marks)
Unit 4: Leadership: Leadership Theory-Trait, Situational, Behavioural and Contemporary theories of Leadership), Blake &Mouton's Managerial Grid theory, Transactional Vs Transformational Leadership. (12 Classes) (20 Marks)
Unit 5: Contemporary Issues in Management: Management challenges in the present-day Context-(Digitization, Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) of the work processes, Globalization Uncertainties,), Workplace diversity. (12 Classes) (20 Marks)