OER for a Post Graduate Programme in HRM

MHRM Module 1 : Principles of Management Module Content Map

Topic 1:What is management? Sections: Definition of Management | Process of Management | Nature of Management | Primary Functions of Management | Levels of Management | Key points & Activity Go next Topic 2: Management Theories

Please see the learning objectives of the topic What is management? below: Objective The objective of Topic 1 What is management? is to provide basic understanding on the following key features of management: Management is a collaborative work. Management is a process wherein all managers engage in certain interrelated activities in order to achieve the desired goals. It uses all resources of the organization, both physical and human. It aims at achieving the organization’s goals. Management has the features of a science, an art and a profession. Primary functions of the management are planning, organizing, staffing and controlling. The normal structure of the management is in a pyramid shape with three levels. Topic Overview This Topic has five sections. They are: Definition of Management Process of Management Nature of Management Primary Functions of Management Levels of Management | Work in progress, expect frequent changes. Help and feedback is welcome. See discussion page.