Indian Ethos And Management | MBA 1st Sem | SUK

UNIT 1:

a) Theory

A) Introduction and Evolution of Management: Definition-Scope of management. Classical Approach-Scientific Management Approach- Behavioral Approach-Human Relations Approach- Contingency, Operational Approach,

B) Levels of Management: Different levels of Management and skills required. Management by Objectives (MBO) – Definition, Meaning and Significance, MBO process.

(10 Hours)

b) Practical

Visit local organization and study different levels of management.

(5 Hours)

UNIT 2:

a) Theory

A) Planning and Organizing: Planning-nature, types and limitation of planning Organizing-meaning, Process, Organization structure, Types of organizational structure.

B) Staffing, Directing and Controlling: Staffing- concept, need and importance. Directing- concept, need and principles of directing. Controlling - Steps in Control Process-Need-Types of control Method- Techniques of Controlling-Benefits.

(10 Hours)

b) Practical

Visit local organization and study Organization structure along with duties and responsibility.

(5 Hours)

UNIT 3:

a) Theory

A) Indian Ethos:

Meaning, Features, Need, History, Relevance, Principles Practiced by Indian Companies, Requisites, Elements, Role of Indian Ethos in Managerial Practices.

B) Management Lessons from Religion Scriptures:

Management Lessons from Vedas, Management Lessons from Mahabharata. Management Lessons from Bible, Management Lessons from Quran Management Lessons from Kautilla’s Arthashastra Indian Heritage in Business Management, Production and Consumption. Ethics v/s Ethos

(10 Hours)

b) Practical

a)      Study awareness of Indian Ethos in local Industries.

b)      Study the success stories of Family business

(5 Hours)

UNIT 4:

a) Theory

Business Ethics

A) Business Ethics – Definition and its relevance to Business, Historical Perspective of Ethics, Global perspectives on business ethics. Approaches to managerial ethics.

B) Trusteeship Management-Gandhi and Philosophy of Wealth Management. G.D. Birla and J.R.D Tata policies and practices of business Ethics

(10 Hours)

b) Practical

a) Present seminar on best ethical practices in business.

b) Prepare a report on Infosys Foundation.

(5 Hours)