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1. MERU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTARTION: Y1S1
COURSE CODE: BFD 2102
COURSE TITTLE: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Course Lecturers Dabaso/Kimani
Course Purpose
The purpose of this unit is to make the learner appreciate and apply some of the
important principles of management as propounded by classical and modern
thinkers in running of their organizations.
Course Objectives
The learners should be able to:
 Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the principles of
management.
 Be able to apply management practices to enterprises
 Appreciate the dynamics and applications of management practices in
ever changing economic, ecological and social conditions.
Course content
Week Topics Contents Time
1-2 Introduction to Principles of
Management
Definition, concept of management,
evolution of management
6
3-4 Background to modern
management
Approaches to management, moral and
social dimensions of management
6
5 Functions of management Planning functions, Organizing
functions, Staffing functions, Leading
/directing functions, Controlling
functions
12
6 Dynamics of management Challenges and opportunities in
modern day management (emerging
trend)
6

2. Mode of delivery
This will include lectures, group discussions, independent studies e-learning,
presentations and problem based learning.
Instructional materials/equipment’s
Relevant textbooks, projectors, computers, whiteboards and markers
Mode of assessment
Assignments, discussions and CATs - 30%
Final exam - 70%
Total 100%
Core reading materials
1. HaroidKoont and Heinz Wekriah, (2004). Essentials of Management (An
international perspective), 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill Publishing co. limited,
New Delhi.
2. N.A Saleem, (1997) Personnel Management. NA Saleem Publishers.
Reference materials
1. Relevant web sites, Journals and books
2. KathryBaltoland, David Martin, (1991). Management