The University of Lahore – Defence Road Campus

Lahore School of Aviation

(Principles of Management), FALL 2016 SEMESTER

For BSAM Students (3 Credit Hours)

Instructor: Saroop Anwer Email:

Office: University of Lahore Cell:
Class Time and Place: Room 204 (Section A)
Thurs: 8:00 am to 9:30 am Consulting Hours: Online / By Appointment
Thurs: 9:30 am to 11:00 am SKYPE ID:
Class Time and Place: Room B-01 (Section B) Office Hours: 24/7 by email
Fri: 8:00 am to 9:30 am Internet: www.uol.edu.pk
Fri: 9:30 am to 11:00 am

I. Course Descriptions:

The course of management is designed to discuss management theories, concepts, techniques,

and practices in the context of complex, dynamic, changing and globalizing business world.
Applying the functional or process approach to the study of management, the discussion will
cover all main functions: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. This will not only
equip students with the framework for understanding and analyzing the nature of managerial
works and the determining factors of managerial success but will also provide a solid base for
the succession subject, Organizational Behavior . Application of the learning materials will
be encouraged through discussions and other experiential assignments.

II. Course Objectives:

Student will be able to understand different aspects of basic level of management issues like
planning, organizing, controlling and leading. The presentations, assignments and case
studies will give them insight of market knowledge and the practical applications of
management.

Student will also be able to understand the managerial practices being used by the
organizations.

Student will be able to develop plans and strategies used at different managerial levels, make
appropriate decisions, design the structure relative to the nature of the organizations, exercise
right motivation technique and leadership style, practice change by understanding its different
phases and implement right Control procedure in the organization.

Students will be able to analyze and understand case studies of different industries and related
to this subject with their personal and career life and also with other related subjects.

III. Course Material:

a. Required Texts & Readings:

 Principles of Management by Stephen P. Robbins & Mary Coulter (Latest

Edition)

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 b. Recommended Readings

 Hand outs given to the class for study.

c. Course Grading Policy

a) It is the policy of the instructor to grade all student performance through
examinations, class participation in discussions, individual and /or team
presentations, short or major papers requiring research or analysis, and other
appropriate means. Individual discussions of the reading material may be
held at the discretion of the instructor.
b) Unless otherwise indicated, each student is evaluated on the basis of his or
her work-product (presentation). Please note that the instructor requires that
all papers, whether short or long, must be fully annotated. Thus any original
work must be clearly distinguished from the work of others and properly
cited. More guidance will be provided in this matter, as necessary.

c) Grading Criteria:
1. Mid-term exams 30 %
2. Final Exam = 40 % paper,
3. Quizzes =10%
4. Class Assignments= 10%
5. Presentation 10%
Total 100
Please note: During the semester, additional readings and class work will be assigned at the instructor’s
discretion.

ABSOLUTE GRADING
NOTE ON EXAMS: ALL EXAMS ARE IN CLASS, CLOSE BOOK. NO MAKE UP
EXAMS, NO MAKE UP QUIZZES/ASSIGNMENTS. ONCE ANY GRADED ACTIVIY IS
MISSED IT’S GONE FOREVER.

Students performing exceptionally well/going extra miles to contribute in the learning

communities would get extra credit.

d. The Teaching/Learning Environment & Course Classroom Protocol

a) The instructor manages his classroom as if it is an executive training meeting
or session in a business or government setting.
b) The teaching/learning environment created in the classroom is led by the
instructor but it is also understood that the most beneficial learning
environment is one where students teach each other through optimum
preparation, active classroom participation, and sharing of their own personal
insights gained from lifelong experiences.

e. Statement on Faculty and Student Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics sets the parameters for proper conduct in the classroom by both
faculty and students. This is basic but it underscores the main principle here that we will
follow as a team: The faculty member will do his best to provide the best teaching and
learning environment for each student as an individual and for the class as a whole. Students
will be fairly evaluated in all their work and the contributions they make to enhance the
objectives of the course. Students, on the other hand, will be responsible for their own work-
product, will provide proper documentation when they use the work of others as references,
and will respect the rights of others to contribute to the teaching/learning environment as best
suits their comfort level, the capabilities, and their motivations.
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 Weekly Lecture Plan

Week Lecture Activity

1
Orientation + Lecture
Overview of Management
2
Managers, their basic roles and Organization as a System Lecture + Quiz 1

3 Lecture + Discussion +
Management’s Major Approaches, Managing Diversity Assignment 1

4
Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics Lecture + Discussion + Quiz 2

5
Managing Change and Innovation Lecture + Assignment 2

6
Managers as Decision Makers Lecture + Discussion + Quiz 3

7
Fundamentals of Planning Lecture + Assignment 3

8 Lecture + Discussion + Mid

MBO and Goal Setting Term Exam

9
Understanding Strategic Management Lecture

10
Levels of organizations and types of strategies Lecture + Discussion + Quiz 4

11
Introduction to HRM Lecture + Assignment 4

12
Understanding Groups and group formation process , Lecture + Quiz 5
Understanding teams and its formation and importance
13
Understanding Behaviors, Communication Lecture + Assignment 5

14
Lecture + Quiz 6
Leading and Motivating Employees
15
Introduction to Controlling Lecture + Assignment 6

16
Managing Operations Presentations

17
Final Term Exam

18
Final Term Exam

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 Note: Final Reports must be checked in the plagiarism detect software like
TURNITIN.COM available in the Library. Passwords and IDs for the software are available with
the Librarian. All students will be submitting a report of the software along with the report.
Papers without the report will result in deduction of 3 points.

The final presentation is due in the last 3 weeks of the class. Students will present their
projects using MS Power Point for their presentations/or any other tool / technique to convince
the audience (it is strongly advised that all tools should be tested well before the class
presentation to avoid unnecessary delay due to tech issues). Each student will be given 10-15
minutes to complete their presentation and 5 minutes for the class to ask questions about the
presentation. Presentation sessions may be little longer than the usual class time. If we are not
able to complete all the presentations within the scheduled classes, extra classes will be arranged.

Written report must be of maximum 20 pages, following format must be applied: MS

WORD, 12 FONT SIZE – TIMES NEW ROMAN, 1.5 LINE SPACE WITH PLAGIARISM
REPORT AT THE END IN THE APPENDICES.

Instructor wishes you every success and hope you would enjoy the course and find it
something that has made you worthy of market as a young researcher, consultant or middle
manager.

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