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On
Principles of
Management
This is the most precise, comprehend and coherent version of
Management theory and principles. It is very easy to digest, as it avoids
irrelevant material, extraneous details, case studies, glossary, index,
appendices, and illustrations. It is strongly based on practical management
experience and contains all the important and informative concepts. I hope
you will appreciate it.
BY
SALMAN RIZVI
MBA (Banking & Finance), M.A English Literature
15 years of professional experience in delivering coaching, training and mentoring in
Universities and Development Sector.
Working as a
National Consultant at UNO
, Table of Contents
Unit 1 Introduction to Management & Basic Concepts…………………………………. 03-06
1.1. Definition of Management……………………....…………………………….....…………….. 03
1.2. Types of Managers…………………………………....……………………………….............. 04
1.3. Management Theories ………………………………….....…………….....………………….. 5-6
Unit 2 Management Skills………………………………………………………………………………. 07-16
2.1. Human Skills……………………………………………………………………………….. 07
2.2. Technical Skills…………………………………………………………………………….. 07
2.3. Conceptual Skills…………………………………………………………………………… 07
2.4. Decision Making Skills……………………………………………………………………… 07
2.4.1. Decision Making Conditions………………………………………………………………. 8
2.4.2. Decision Making Styles…………………………………………………………………….. 8
2.4.3. Decision Making Process………………………………………………………………….. 8
2.5. Motivation Skills………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
2.5.1. Definition: ……………………………………………………………………………………… 9
2.5.2. Theories of Motivation………………………………………………………………………… 10-13
2.6. Group Management Skills………………………………………………………………… 14
2.7. Conflict Management Skills………………………………………………………………… 15
2.8. Team Management…………………………………………………………………………. 16
2.8.1. Team………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
2.8.2. Types of Teams……………………………………………………………………………. 16
2.8.3. Characteristics of Effective Teams ……………………………………………………… 16
Unit 3 Management Functions…………………………………………………………………... 17
3.1. Planning…………………………………………………………………………………………... 18-19
3.2. Controlling………………………………………………………………………………………... 20-21
3.3. Leading…………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
Unit 4 Techniques to Assess Environment…………………………………………………………… 23-32
Unit 5 Strategic Management Process-……………………………………………………………… 32-34
, Unit 1: Introduction to Management
1.1. Definition of Management
“The process of designing and maintaining an environment in which individuals working
together in groups efficiently accomplishes their selected aims”.
OR
“The process of planning organizing, leading and controlling is called management”.
1.2. Types of Managers
Definition of Manager
A manager is a person who utilizes all the organizational resources and applies the four
management functions in order to manage the activities.
a. Horizontal Dimension
- General Manager
A manager who oversees all the functions and activities in a single organizational unit
- Functional Manager
A manager who supervises the activities of an organizational department
- Project Manager
A manager who is responsible for a specific project that involves the coordinating
people and activities in several departments
b. Vertical Dimension
- Top Manager
A manager who is a part of the small group of people at the highest level of
management, he bears overall responsibility of the organization. He involves in;
planning for the organization, Setting policies and Decision Making
- Middle Manager
A manager who executes the policies and plan made by the top managers is called a
middle manager. A middle manager involves in formulating budgets, advertising
programs, deciding routine matters and appraising the staff performance
, - First Line Manager
A manager who is at the first level of management who supervises and coordinates the
activities of non-managerial staff, a first line manager involves in operation control,
controlling hiring and scheduling production.
Horizontal Dimension Vertical Dimension
General Manager
Top Manager
Functional Manager Middle Manager
Project Manage First Line Manager
On
Principles of
Management
This is the most precise, comprehend and coherent version of
Management theory and principles. It is very easy to digest, as it avoids
irrelevant material, extraneous details, case studies, glossary, index,
appendices, and illustrations. It is strongly based on practical management
experience and contains all the important and informative concepts. I hope
you will appreciate it.
BY
SALMAN RIZVI
MBA (Banking & Finance), M.A English Literature
15 years of professional experience in delivering coaching, training and mentoring in
Universities and Development Sector.
Working as a
National Consultant at UNO
, Table of Contents
Unit 1 Introduction to Management & Basic Concepts…………………………………. 03-06
1.1. Definition of Management……………………....…………………………….....…………….. 03
1.2. Types of Managers…………………………………....……………………………….............. 04
1.3. Management Theories ………………………………….....…………….....………………….. 5-6
Unit 2 Management Skills………………………………………………………………………………. 07-16
2.1. Human Skills……………………………………………………………………………….. 07
2.2. Technical Skills…………………………………………………………………………….. 07
2.3. Conceptual Skills…………………………………………………………………………… 07
2.4. Decision Making Skills……………………………………………………………………… 07
2.4.1. Decision Making Conditions………………………………………………………………. 8
2.4.2. Decision Making Styles…………………………………………………………………….. 8
2.4.3. Decision Making Process………………………………………………………………….. 8
2.5. Motivation Skills………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
2.5.1. Definition: ……………………………………………………………………………………… 9
2.5.2. Theories of Motivation………………………………………………………………………… 10-13
2.6. Group Management Skills………………………………………………………………… 14
2.7. Conflict Management Skills………………………………………………………………… 15
2.8. Team Management…………………………………………………………………………. 16
2.8.1. Team………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
2.8.2. Types of Teams……………………………………………………………………………. 16
2.8.3. Characteristics of Effective Teams ……………………………………………………… 16
Unit 3 Management Functions…………………………………………………………………... 17
3.1. Planning…………………………………………………………………………………………... 18-19
3.2. Controlling………………………………………………………………………………………... 20-21
3.3. Leading…………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
Unit 4 Techniques to Assess Environment…………………………………………………………… 23-32
Unit 5 Strategic Management Process-……………………………………………………………… 32-34
, Unit 1: Introduction to Management
1.1. Definition of Management
“The process of designing and maintaining an environment in which individuals working
together in groups efficiently accomplishes their selected aims”.
OR
“The process of planning organizing, leading and controlling is called management”.
1.2. Types of Managers
Definition of Manager
A manager is a person who utilizes all the organizational resources and applies the four
management functions in order to manage the activities.
a. Horizontal Dimension
- General Manager
A manager who oversees all the functions and activities in a single organizational unit
- Functional Manager
A manager who supervises the activities of an organizational department
- Project Manager
A manager who is responsible for a specific project that involves the coordinating
people and activities in several departments
b. Vertical Dimension
- Top Manager
A manager who is a part of the small group of people at the highest level of
management, he bears overall responsibility of the organization. He involves in;
planning for the organization, Setting policies and Decision Making
- Middle Manager
A manager who executes the policies and plan made by the top managers is called a
middle manager. A middle manager involves in formulating budgets, advertising
programs, deciding routine matters and appraising the staff performance
, - First Line Manager
A manager who is at the first level of management who supervises and coordinates the
activities of non-managerial staff, a first line manager involves in operation control,
controlling hiring and scheduling production.
Horizontal Dimension Vertical Dimension
General Manager
Top Manager
Functional Manager Middle Manager
Project Manage First Line Manager
