Course description - Course content

Course description:
The objective of the course is to get students on the understanding of the basic concepts of management science and introduce them to the methods, techniques, tools and approach of problems solved through management science.

Course content:
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS OF ORGANIZATION
MODULE 2: INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCE
MODULE 3: PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING
MODULE 4: EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES
MODULE 5: TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES
MODULE 6: ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN
MODULE 7: ORGANIZATION AND CONTROL
MODULE 8: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, INCENTIVES AND MOTIVATION
MODULE 9: MOTIVATIONAL TECHNIQUES
MODULE 10: TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Keywords:The concept of organization, Organizational objectives, Systemic approach of organizations, Functions of Management Science, Resources of Management Science, Applications of Management Science, Strategic planning, Operational planning, The planning process, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Mckinsey model of 7S, Organizational structures, Organisational and mechanistic structure, Organisational structures and environment, Organizational structures and strategy, Job Design, Segmentation by function, Segmentation by product or service, Geographical segmentation, Combining segmentation criteria, Delegation, Organizational chart, Effective organizational control, Personality, Attitudes, Learning, Perceptions, The process of motivation, Incentives, Financial incentives, Management by objectives, Quality circles, Quality and competitiveness, Defining quality, Total Quality Management and quality control, The basic concepts of Total Quality Management, The approach of Deming, The approach of Juran, Benchmarking in Total Quality Management