This document provides an overview of a management principles course. It outlines the course methodology, which includes lectures, videos, cases, presentations, discussions and debates, research reports, and projects. It lists the instructor's contact information and webpage links. It then previews the first chapter on managing in a dynamic environment. This chapter will define managers and management, explain what managers do, and describe managerial competencies. It provides learning objectives and introduces concepts like competencies, managerial competencies, and a model of six core managerial competencies.