Author: Dr. Someshwari

ISBN: 978-93-7183-011-9

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/761

Date of Publication: July 02, 2026

Cite this book: Someshwari, (2026), Business Management (As per SEP syllabus of Bidar University for B.Com – II SEM), Paradox International Publications & San International Scientific Publications, ISBN: 978-93-7183-011-9 & DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/761

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction

Meaning and concepts of management- managerial functions- nature- importance of management-Management as science and art, profession-Levels of Management-role and responsibilities of Manager-Development of management thoughts- Classical approaches-neoclassical approaches- Contemporary approaches of management.

Module 2: Planning and Decision Making

Introduction-Meaning-Nature-Purpose-Types of Plans-Planning process; Strategic internal and prasad external -Environmental Analysis and diagnosis: Meaning-importance and Techniques (SWOT/TOWS/WOTS-UP-BCG Matrix- Competitor Analysis); Decision-Making Concept-Importance-Guidelines-Committee and Group Decision making process.

Module 3: Organizing

Introduction-Meaning-Concept-importance and Process of Organizing – An Overview-Span of Management-Different types of authority (line, staff and functional)-Decentralization- Delegation of authority-elements, Formal and Informal Structure-Principles of Organizing; Network Organization Structure.

Module 4: Staffing, Motivation, Leadership and Communication

Staffing Concepts-Process-Job Analysis-Recruitment and Selection-Placement and Orientation. Motivation: Concept, Theories Classical and Modern theory, Importance, Financial and Non-Financial Motivation, Positive and Negative Motivation, Group Motivation. Leadership: Definition, Moaning. Factors, Theories-Principles and Leadership Styles. Communication: Definition, Meaning, Nature, Communication Process, Types and Barriers to Communication.

Module 5: Direction, Supervision, Controlling and Coordinating

Direction Definition, Nature, Nood and Importance, Principles of Directing. Supervision – Role and Functions of a Supervisor, Effective Supervision, Direction v/s Supervision. Controlling Meaning, Features, Importance, Control Process, Characteristics of an Effective Control System, Types of Control. Co-ordination-Characteristics, Essentials, Typos and Techniques, Principles, Obstacles and Needs.