University of The Gambia

School of Business and Public Administration

INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT COURSE OUTLINE

Instructor: Mr. Bakary Singhateh

E-mail: bsinghateh@utg.edu.gm
TEL: 220 – 3650046

Class schedule: Brikama 4:00 – 6:30 pm, Monday Kanifing 2:30 - 5:00 pm, Tuesday.
Brikama 4:00 – 6:30 pm, Friday.
Classroom: Auditorium - Brikama KJ 204 - MDI

Office Hours: FLEXIBLE

Course This course is a general requirement (GER) for students at the University of the Gambia
Description: designed to introduce students to concepts of management and organizations.
Furthermore, the manner in which these concepts are applied in different
institutional/organizational setups is the focus of this course. The course critically
examines management and organizational practices and processes in relation to the
context of the contemporary business environment, locally and globally.

Course Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
Objectives:
• Explain the concepts of management and organization.
• Describe the management functions, roles, activities, skills, levels etc. and their
applications in today’s business environment, locally and globally.
• Demonstrate an understanding of organizational structures and processes.
• Critically examine the effects of the business environment on managers, locally
and globally
• Identify different leadership styles and their effects on organizational
performance
• Identify the stages in the decision making process
• Explain the concept of organizational behavior
• Describe corporate social responsibility
• Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of human resource management
• Identify the theories of motivation and their application in the organizational
context

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 Assignments and Projects
Each student will present an individual assignment, in addition to a group project;
whilst marks for the group projects are based on the group’s performances, special
consideration will be given to students according to their input in the project.
Free-riders will be penalized.

Attendance and Class Discussions

Class attendance is absolutely essential. Please come to the class on time and notify the
Lecturer ahead of time if you will be late or absent for a class.
Please come to each class prepared to discuss the lecture notes, readings, and
assignments and to play an active role in contributing to class discussions.
Those making insightful comments that increase the level of energy and interest in the
topics discussed would definitely make a discernible impact on their grade than others.

Disclaimers

1. This syllabus is not a contract and can be changed by the professor at any time to adjust for student
learning progress.
2. Due to various academic activities in the semester, some class time may be canceled or altered any
time.

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Schedule (Subject to Change):

Week Topic Assignment

1 Registration & Course Introduction

2 Syllabus Review

3 Introduction to the concept of management and

organizations – Part One

4 Introduction to the concept of management and

organizations – Part Two

5 Organizational Culture and the Environment – The

Constraints

6 Managing the Global Environment

7 Decision Making – The Essence of a Manager’s Job

8 Organizational Behavior

9 Motivating Employees

10 Leadership

11 Human Resource Management