Chapter 1

The Nature of Organizations

Organizational concepts, types of goals, effective goal features, goal formulation approaches, goal succession.

Chapter 2

Introduction to Management

Definition, principles, managerial hierarchy, types of managers, managerial skills and roles, emerging management concepts.

Chapter 3

Evolution of Management Thought

Classical, human relations, behavioral science, system theory, decision theory, management science, and contemporary theories.

Chapter 4

Environmental Context of Management

Internal and external environments; economic, social, political, technological environments; environmental analysis.

Chapter 5

Planning and Decision Making

Types and hierarchy of planning, planning process, strategic planning, environmental scanning, SWOT, decision models.

Chapter 6

Organizing Function

Principles of organizing, classical/behavioral/contingency approaches, structuring, departmentalization methods.

Chapter 7

Leadership & Conflict

Leadership concepts and styles, trait and behavioral approaches, group dynamics, conflict types and resolution.

Chapter 8

Motivation

Need hierarchy, hygiene theory, reward systems, employee participation, quality of work life.

Chapter 9

Communication

Communication types, interpersonal and nonverbal communication, barriers, improving communication effectiveness.

Chapter 10

Control and Quality Management

Control systems, effective control characteristics, quality control, TQM concepts.

Chapter 11

Global Context of Management

Globalization, MNCs, their types, advantages, disadvantages.

Chapter 12

Management Trends and Scenario in Nepal

Business sector growth, major industries, management practices in Nepal.