Introduction to Management

Week 1: Fundamentals of Management

 • Module 1: Introduction to Management

 ◦ Definition and Importance of Management

 ◦ Roles and Functions of Managers

 ◦ Management Theories and Evolution

 • Module 2: Organizational Structure

 ◦ Types of Organizational Structures

 ◦ Designing Organizational Structures

 ◦ Impact of Structure on Performance

Week 2: Core Management Skills

 • Module 3: Strategic Planning

 ◦ Vision, Mission, and Goals

 ◦ SWOT Analysis

 ◦ Strategic Planning Process

 • Module 4: Leadership and Motivation

 ◦ Leadership Styles and Theories

 ◦ Motivational Theories (Maslow, Herzberg)

 ◦ Building Effective Teams

Week 3: Managing Operations and Change

 • Module 5: Operations Management

 ◦ Basics of Operations Management

 ◦ Process Improvement and Quality Management

 ◦ Supply Chain Management

 • Module 6: Change Management

 ◦ Understanding Organizational Change

 ◦ Change Management Models (Kotter, Lewin)

 ◦ Implementing and Managing Change