DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STATISTICS

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA

Course Specification
Field of Study: Management and Information Technology
1. Code of the Course Unit BST 2133/ ITE 2133/ MIT 2113
2. Title of the Course Unit Principles of Management
3. Number of Credits 03
4. Coordinator of the Course
Ms. Keshika Gunasinghe
Unit
5. Mission of FHSS The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to the
development of the community and the nation at large through the
dissemination and enhancement of knowledge enriched with the country’s
cultural heritage.
6. Graduate Profile A student who has completed an undergraduate degree at the Faculty of
Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura will
have acquired an advanced level of education — subject specific knowledge,
life skills and general aptitude and intellect — that equip him/her for
employment, social responsibility, personal development and for lifetime
continuous learning.
7. Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
By the end of this Business Statistics / Social Statistics / Information Technology degree program, graduates
should be able to:
1. blend ICT knowledge in innovative and creative fields.
2. contribute to maintain a digitalized society with sustainable development.
3. empower the school level future generation with ICT knowledge.
4. utilize ICT knowledge to real-world-needs and day-to-day activities.
5. prepare for a career in an ICT oriented business or industry.
8. Rationale
This course is designed to provide an introductory knowledge in principles of management. It aims to provide a
comprehensive understanding on the key facets of an organisation, its environment, and the process of
Management. Along with an introduction to historical evolution of Management, the Course will facilitate
participants to gain a basic knowledge of the concepts, models, and theoretical foundations of Management.

9 Main Objective of the Course Unit

1. To provide a comprehensive understanding to the key elements of the Organisation, its environment and
main functional areas of management.
2. To develop a foundation of knowledge on the different theoretical approaches to management and decision
making.
10 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) of the Course Unit
On completion of this course unit, students should be able to:
1. understand the nature of organisations and management, different approaches, concepts, and frameworks
to management.
2. explore the impact of key environmental factors on organisations.
3. discuss and understand the main functions of management with the related concepts, components, and new
trends.
4. develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to be a good manager.
5. evaluate the current and future trends in management.
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 6. identify the innovative applications of management which enable sustainable competitive advantages of
business ventures.
11. Contents Mode of Integrated
Delivery/Way No. of ILO Skills/
Main Themes Sub Themes of Delivery (T/L Hours No. Competencie
Materials) s
● Program outcomes
● Rationale
● Main objective
● Intended learning
Introduction outcomes
to the Course ● Course content
● Assessment and
evaluation criteria Presentation
1st 2 1,4 17, 23
● Recommended based lecture
readings
● Definitions and
different perspectives
Introduction
● Business organisation
to
● Why we need
Organisation
organisations
● Objectives
● Definitions of
Introduction management
● Why management? Presentation 2 1,4
to 17,8
2nd ● Efficiency, based lecture
Management effectiveness and
productivity
Tutorial 01 Tutorial 2
● Types of managers
3 rd ● Levels and managerial Presentation
Managers 2 1,4 13,18
skills based lecture
● Managerial roles
● Evolution of
management theories
● Western Management
Evolution of Theories
- Scientific Approach Presentation
4th Management 2 1
- Bureaucratic Approach based lecture
Thought
- Behavioural Approach
- Contingency Approach
- Systems Approach

Tutorial 02 Tutorial 2
● Definition
● Classification of
Organisation Organisational Presentation
2 2,4 2,
5th and Its Environment based lecture
Environment ● Components
● SWOT analysis
Tutorial 03 Tutorial 2
Managerial ● Definitions Presentation
decision ● Type of decisions 2 3,4 2,6,7,8,17
based lecture
6th making and ● Decision making
Students’
problem process
Feedback
solving ● Group decision making
Collection

2
 ● Definitions
● Process of planning Presentation
● Hierarchy of planning 2 3,4 1,2, 6,7,17
th The process based lecture
7
of planning ● Importance of Planning

Tutorial 04 Tutorial 2
● Definitions
● Elements of organising
● Organisational structure Presentation
8th Organising 2 3,4 1, 17
● Emerging designs based lecture
● Importance of
organising
● Nature and importance
of leadership
● Leadership and
management
● Early approaches to
Leading leadership Presentation
9th 2 3,4 2, 17,10
people Trait Approach based lecture
● Behavioural Approach
● Contingency Approach
● Transactional and
Transformational
Leadership
Motivating Tutorial 05 Tutorial 2
People
● Definitions Presentation
● Why motivation is based lecture
10th important? 2 3,4 4,17,28,10
● Content theories of Peer
motivation Evaluation

Tutorial 06 Tutorial 2
● Definitions
● Communication
Communicati Process
11th on in ● Methods of Presentation
2 3,4 1,17,28,
Organisation communication based lecture
s ● Barriers of
communication
● Definition of control
12th Organisation ● The control process Presentation
2 3,4 2, 17
al Control ● Types of control based lecture

12. Number of Notional Hours:

No. of hours: 45 No. of Hours: 105

● Lectures
● Self-learning
● Practical
● Preparation of assignments
● Discussions
● Carrying out assignments and assessments
● Tutorials
13.
Assessment and Evaluation:

Formative Assessment (40/100 marks) Summative Assessment (60/100 marks)

● Written mid-semester examination
(ME): 20 marks ● Written semester-end examination (03 hours) – 60
● Continuous Assignment (Tutorial) : marks
20 Marks

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 Tentative Time Schedule
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lec.
Tut.
ME
&
GPP

Mode of Assessment:

Formative Assessment (FA):

• Activity FA1: 20%
• Activity FA2: 20%

Summative Assessment (SA):

• Activity SA1: End Semester Examination: 03-hour paper 60%

Final Grade
40% from FA1+FA2 + 60% from SA = 100%

Integrated skills / competencies to be evaluated through the continuous assessments:

1. Aesthetic appreciation 2. Analytical/logical thinking 3. Collaboration 4. Communication 5. Controlling
frustrations 6. Creativity 7. Critical thinking 8. Decision-Making 9. Emotional resilience 10. Empathy and
compassion 11. Financial literacy 12. Flexibility and adaptability 13. Handling pressures 14. Information literacy
15. Information communication technology literacy 16. Initiative and self-direction 17. Leadership and
responsibility 18. Media literacy 19. Optimism and self-confidence 20. Perseverance 21. Persuading skills 22.
Presentation skills 23. Problem-solving 24. Productivity and accountability 25. Research skills 26. Respect for
others 27. Self-development/life-long learning 28. Social and cross-cultural skills 29. Time management 30.
Writing skills

14. Recommended Readings

Primary:
Udayanga, S. (2010). කළමනාකරණය සරලව (2nd ed.). [Sinhala]
Samson, D., Donnet, T., & Daft, R.L. (2021). Management (7th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Secondary:
Certo, S.C., & Certo, S.T. (2019). Modern management: Concepts and skills (15th ed.). Pearson Education
Limited.
Griffin, R.W. (2016). Fundamentals of Management (8th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Robbins, S.P., & Coulter, M.A. (2021). Management (15th ed.). Pearson Education Limited.
Robbins, S.P., Coulter, M.A., & De Cenzo, D.A. (2020). Fundamentals of Management (11th ed.). Pearson
Education Limited.
Stoner, J.A.F., Freeman, R.E., & Gilbert, D.R. (2009). Management. Prentice Hall.