UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE INFORMATION Confidential

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MGT 162 Fundamentals of Management Diploma 3 4 1 Core None

Course Outcomes At the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Identify and explain the basic functions of management (planning, organizing, leading and
controlling). (LO1,C3,P4,A3)

2. Relate the major theories and concepts with business practice. (LO3,C3,P4,A3)
3. Demonstrate teamwork through group assignment. (LO4,C3,P4,A3)

Fakulti Pengurusan Perniagaan Diploma Pengajian Perniagaan Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

Tahun Semakan: 2010

Course Description This course introduces the various functions of management such as planning, organizing, leading and controlling. The subject will expose students to various management concepts such as Islamic management perspective, communication, motivation and quality management. Syllabus Content 1.0 Introduction to Management 1.1 Definition of organization and management 1.2 Measuring managerial performance 1.3 Management process functions and activities 1.4 Managerial levels, skills and roles 1.5 Evolution of management thoughts Planning 2.1 Definition and importance of planning 2.2 Types of planning and goals 2.3 Strategic Planning 2.4 Mission Statement 2.5 Types of organizational plan/ operational plan The nature of decision making 3.1 Types of decision making 3.2 Types of condition under decision making 3.3 The rationale of decision making 3.4 Group decision making Organizing Definition of organizing The organizing process Division of work/ labor Organizational structure Span of management Types of organization chart Authority Delegation Coordination

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4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9

Fakulti Pengurusan Perniagaan Diploma Pengajian Perniagaan Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

Tahun Semakan: 2010

5.0

Motivation 5.1 Definition of motivation 5.2 Early view on motivation 5.3 Content theories of motivation 5.4 Expectancy theory 5.5 Equity theory 5.6 Reinforcement theory 5.7 Goal-Setting theory Leading 6.1 Definition of leadership 6.2 Leadership approaches 6.3 Power Control 7.1 Definition of controlling 7.2 The controlling process 7.3 Types of control 7.4 Potential barriers to successful control 7.5 Making controlling success Communication 8.1 The communication process 8.2 Formal organization communication 8.3 Informal organization communication 8.4 Barriers to effective communication and how to overcome them 8.5 Achieving effective communication 8.6 Categories of interpersonal communication Quality 9.1 Definition of Quality and TQM 9.2 The important of quality 9.3 Tools of TQM Management from Islamic Perspective 10.1 Philosophy and principles Islamic management 10.2 Examples on practice of Islamic organizations

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Fakulti Pengurusan Perniagaan Diploma Pengajian Perniagaan Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

Tahun Semakan: 2010

Teaching Methodology 1. Lecture-discussion 2. Group presentation Assessment Continuous Assessment: Two tests Quizzes Group Report Group Presentation Final examination: Total Recommended Text Lewis, P.S., Goodman, S. H. & Fandt, P. M. (2007). Tomorrows Leaders, 4th Edition, South-Western. References Certo, S. C. (1994), Modern Management: Quality, Ethics, and The Global Environment, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall Sheikh Farid, Management From The Islamic Perspective, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa. Tan Sri Dr. Mohammed Abdul Rauf, Management and Administration (An Islamic Perspective), Government Printing. Management: Challenges For 40% 20% 5% 5% 10% 60% 100%

Fakulti Pengurusan Perniagaan Diploma Pengajian Perniagaan Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

Tahun Semakan: 2010