COURSE CODE: BHM 105
COURSE TITLE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF
MANAGEMENT II
COURSE GUIDE
CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 200
What you will Learn in this Course ......................................................................................... 200
Course Aim..................................................................................................................................... 200
Course Objectives......................................................................................................................... 200
Working through this Course................................................... v
Course Materials...................................................................... v
Study Units.............................................................................. v
Textbooks and References........................................................ vi
Assignment File....................................................................... vi
Tutor-Marked Assignments........................................ vi
Final Examination and Grading............................................... vi
Presentation Schedule............................................................... vii
Course Marking Scheme........................................................... vii
Course Overview....................................................................... vii
How to Get the Most from this Course..................................... viii
Facilitators, Tutors and Tutorials.............................................. ix
Summary................................................................................... ixv
,BHM 105 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT II
INTRODUCTION
BHM 105 - Principles and Practice of Management II is a two-credit course for
students offering programmes in the School of Business and Human Resources
Management.
The course consists of 15 units, i.e. 3 modules at 5 units per module. The material
has been developed to suit undergraduate students taking management courses
at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) by adopting an approach
that highlights the key areas of management in private and public enterprises.
When you successfully complete this course, you will surely be in a better
position to manage different sections in private and public organisations.
The course guide gives you an idea of what the course is all about, what course
materials you will be using and how you can work your way through these
materials. It suggests some general guidelines for the amount of time you are
likely to spend on each unit of the course in order to complete it successfully. It
also gives you some guidance on your tutor-marked assignments. Detailed
information on tutor-marked assignments is found in the separate assignment
file which will be available in due course.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE
This course will introduce you to the major aspects of management. In this
course, you will learn about what it takes an organisation to attain its objectives.
COURSE AIM
The course aims to give you an understanding of the techniques of managing
private and public enterprises.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
• define the concept of Management
• discuss planning for the advancement and development of
employees, and the satisfaction of the needs of employees
• highlight the stages in decision-making
• describe the relationship between Leadership and Power.
200
,BHM 105 MODULE 3
WORKING THROUGH THIS COURSE
To complete this course, you are required to read the study units, set books and
other materials provided by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
You will also need to undertake practical exercises for which you need access to
a personal computer. Each unit contains self-assessment exercises; and at certain
points during the course, you will be expected to submit assignments. At the
end of the course, you are going to write a final examination. The course should
take you about 17 weeks to complete. Below are the components of the course,
what you have to do, and how you should allocate your time to each unit in order
to complete the course, successfully, on time.
COURSE MATERIALS
The major components of the course are as listed below.
• Course Guide
• Study Units
• Textbooks and References
• Assignment File
• Presentation Schedule
STUDY UNITS
The study units in this course are as follows.
Module 1
Unit 1 Evolution of Management Theory
Unit 2 Management Functions and Behaviour
Unit 3 Decision-Making in Business
Unit 4 Planning
Unit 5 Control
Module 2
Unit 1 Organising
Unit 2 Communication
Unit 3 Directing and Leading Function
Unit 4 Staffing Function
Unit 5 Recruitment and Selection
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Module 3
Unit 1 Employee Training and Development
Unit 2 Motivation
Unit 3 Forecasting
Unit 4 Delegation and Decentralisation of Authority
Unit 5 Social Responsibility
TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES
Certain books have been recommended for this course. You should read them
where you are so directed before attempting the exercises.
ASSIGNMENT FILE
In this course, you will find all the details of the work you must submit to your
tutor for marking. The marks you obtain for these assignments will count
towards the final mark you obtain for this course. Further information on
assignments will be found in the assignment file in this course guide. There are
15 tutor-marked assignments in this course; you should attempt all.
TUTOR-MARKED ASSIGNMENTS (TMAs)
There are 15 tutor-marked assignments in this course; and you are advised to
attempt all. Aside from the course material provided, you are advised to read
and research widely using other references which will give you a broader
viewpoint and may provide a deeper understanding of the subject. Ensure all
completed assignments are submitted on schedule before set deadlines. If for
any reasons, you cannot complete your work on time, contact your tutor before
the assignment is due to discuss the possibility of an extension. Except for
exceptional circumstances, extensions may not be granted after the due date.
FINAL EXAMINATION AND GRADING
The final examination for this course will be of three hours and have a value of
70% of the total course grade. All areas of the course will be assessed and the
examination will consist of questions, which reflect the type of self-testing,
practice exercises and tutor-marked problems you have previously encountered.
All areas of the course will be assessed.
Utilise the time between the conclusion of the last study unit and sitting for the
examination to revise the entire course. You may find it useful to review your
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COURSE TITLE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF
MANAGEMENT II
COURSE GUIDE
CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 200
What you will Learn in this Course ......................................................................................... 200
Course Aim..................................................................................................................................... 200
Course Objectives......................................................................................................................... 200
Working through this Course................................................... v
Course Materials...................................................................... v
Study Units.............................................................................. v
Textbooks and References........................................................ vi
Assignment File....................................................................... vi
Tutor-Marked Assignments........................................ vi
Final Examination and Grading............................................... vi
Presentation Schedule............................................................... vii
Course Marking Scheme........................................................... vii
Course Overview....................................................................... vii
How to Get the Most from this Course..................................... viii
Facilitators, Tutors and Tutorials.............................................. ix
Summary................................................................................... ixv
,BHM 105 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT II
INTRODUCTION
BHM 105 - Principles and Practice of Management II is a two-credit course for
students offering programmes in the School of Business and Human Resources
Management.
The course consists of 15 units, i.e. 3 modules at 5 units per module. The material
has been developed to suit undergraduate students taking management courses
at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) by adopting an approach
that highlights the key areas of management in private and public enterprises.
When you successfully complete this course, you will surely be in a better
position to manage different sections in private and public organisations.
The course guide gives you an idea of what the course is all about, what course
materials you will be using and how you can work your way through these
materials. It suggests some general guidelines for the amount of time you are
likely to spend on each unit of the course in order to complete it successfully. It
also gives you some guidance on your tutor-marked assignments. Detailed
information on tutor-marked assignments is found in the separate assignment
file which will be available in due course.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE
This course will introduce you to the major aspects of management. In this
course, you will learn about what it takes an organisation to attain its objectives.
COURSE AIM
The course aims to give you an understanding of the techniques of managing
private and public enterprises.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
• define the concept of Management
• discuss planning for the advancement and development of
employees, and the satisfaction of the needs of employees
• highlight the stages in decision-making
• describe the relationship between Leadership and Power.
200
,BHM 105 MODULE 3
WORKING THROUGH THIS COURSE
To complete this course, you are required to read the study units, set books and
other materials provided by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
You will also need to undertake practical exercises for which you need access to
a personal computer. Each unit contains self-assessment exercises; and at certain
points during the course, you will be expected to submit assignments. At the
end of the course, you are going to write a final examination. The course should
take you about 17 weeks to complete. Below are the components of the course,
what you have to do, and how you should allocate your time to each unit in order
to complete the course, successfully, on time.
COURSE MATERIALS
The major components of the course are as listed below.
• Course Guide
• Study Units
• Textbooks and References
• Assignment File
• Presentation Schedule
STUDY UNITS
The study units in this course are as follows.
Module 1
Unit 1 Evolution of Management Theory
Unit 2 Management Functions and Behaviour
Unit 3 Decision-Making in Business
Unit 4 Planning
Unit 5 Control
Module 2
Unit 1 Organising
Unit 2 Communication
Unit 3 Directing and Leading Function
Unit 4 Staffing Function
Unit 5 Recruitment and Selection
201
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Module 3
Unit 1 Employee Training and Development
Unit 2 Motivation
Unit 3 Forecasting
Unit 4 Delegation and Decentralisation of Authority
Unit 5 Social Responsibility
TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES
Certain books have been recommended for this course. You should read them
where you are so directed before attempting the exercises.
ASSIGNMENT FILE
In this course, you will find all the details of the work you must submit to your
tutor for marking. The marks you obtain for these assignments will count
towards the final mark you obtain for this course. Further information on
assignments will be found in the assignment file in this course guide. There are
15 tutor-marked assignments in this course; you should attempt all.
TUTOR-MARKED ASSIGNMENTS (TMAs)
There are 15 tutor-marked assignments in this course; and you are advised to
attempt all. Aside from the course material provided, you are advised to read
and research widely using other references which will give you a broader
viewpoint and may provide a deeper understanding of the subject. Ensure all
completed assignments are submitted on schedule before set deadlines. If for
any reasons, you cannot complete your work on time, contact your tutor before
the assignment is due to discuss the possibility of an extension. Except for
exceptional circumstances, extensions may not be granted after the due date.
FINAL EXAMINATION AND GRADING
The final examination for this course will be of three hours and have a value of
70% of the total course grade. All areas of the course will be assessed and the
examination will consist of questions, which reflect the type of self-testing,
practice exercises and tutor-marked problems you have previously encountered.
All areas of the course will be assessed.
Utilise the time between the conclusion of the last study unit and sitting for the
examination to revise the entire course. You may find it useful to review your
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