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Course Title : INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT
Course Code : ESSF0224
Credits : 4
Pre-requisite : None
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Coursework Details
Guidelines on submission of coursework
INTRODUCTION
This course will prepare students with a basic understanding of the nature of management processes in business organisations. It relates to the
principles and theories of management, practices of Planning, Organising, Leading, and Controlling (POLC), organisational design and
communication within business entities
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
CLO1 : Explain and apply the concepts, practice and role of management processes and tools
within business organisations.
CLO2 : Describe the management processes, leadership and communication of managers or
administrators
CLO3 : Apply management principles in business entities.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Lectures : 2.0 hours per week
Tutorial/ E-facilitation/ Practical/ Lab : By appointment
COURSE ASSESSMENT
Formative Assessment
Assessment Description Percentage
Forum 10%
Reflection 10%
Assignment 20%
Presentation 10%
Summative Assessment
Assessment Description Percentage
Final Examination 50%
Final Project N/A
*Items above are based on Table 4
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are required to abide by the university’s Academic Regulation pertaining to all matters during their course of study. Students are advised
to take note that class attendance is very important.
Conventional Mode
Students who do not meet the attendance requirement will be:
barred from sitting for the final examination.
awarded a “F” grade to the final assessment (for courses without final examination)
Online Mode
The course will be automatically dropped if students do not record any progress after Week 4. If more than THREE (3) courses are involved, the
students will be auto-deferred.
GRADING SCALE
RANGE OF MARKS GRADE QUALITY POINT EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
90 – 100 A+ 4.00 Distinction
80 – 89 A 4.00 Distinction
75 – 79 A- 3.75 Distinction
70 – 74 B+ 3.50 Merit
65 – 69 B 3.00 Merit
60 – 64 B- 2.75 Merit
55 – 59 C+ 2.50 Satisfactory
50 - 54 C 2.25 Satisfactory
45 - 49 C- 2.00 Pass
40 - 44 D 1.50 Redeemable Pass
35 - 39 E 1.00 Fail
0 - 34 F 0.00 Fail
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For language courses only
RANGE MARK GRADE QUALITY POINT EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
90 – 100 A+ 4.00 Distinction
80 – 89 A 4.00 Distinction
75 – 79 A- 3.75 Distinction
70 – 74 B+ 3.50 Merit
65 – 69 B 3.00 Merit
60 – 64 B- 2.75 Merit
55 – 59 C+ 2.50 Satisfactory
50-54 C 2.25 Satisfactory
35 - 49 E 1.00 Fail
0 - 34 F 0.00 Fail
English Preparatory 1 and 2
50 – 100 S n/aa Satisfactory
0 - 49 U n/aa Unsatisfactory
For students taking courses offered under the School of Media, Art and Design (SMArD) Only
QUALITY
LEVEL OF
RANGE MARKS GRADE POINT DESCRIPTORS
ACHIEVEMENT
EQUIVALENT
90 – 100 A+ 4.00 Distinction Exceptionally high-quality work
Excellent command in the subject matter
Showing excellent knowledge
Tightly argued work
80 – 89 A 4.00 Distinction Well formulated arguments based on the strong and
authentic evidence such as diagrams, tables, charts etc.
High level of innovativeness and creativity
Originality of work and excellent critical thinking
Excellent communication and presentation skills
75 – 79 A- 3.75 Distinction
Medium to high quality work
70 – 74 B+ 3.50 Merit A very good command in the subject matter
Showing a very good knowledge
Well-argued work
Very well-presented evidence such as diagrams, tables,
charts etc.
65 – 69 B 3.00 Merit Evidence of innovativeness
Little originality of work and good critical thinking
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60 – 64 B- 2.75 Merit
Good communication and presentation skills
55 – 59 C+ 2.50 Satisfactory
Work of acceptable quality
Knows the subject at acceptable level
Showing a basic knowledge and understanding
50-54 C 2.25 Satisfactory Acceptable form of presented evidence such as
diagrams, tables, charts etc.
Very little originality of work
Adequate communication and presentation skills
45-49 C- 2.00 Pass
40-44 D 1.50 Redeemable Pass Work of unsatisfactory level
Lack of knowledge in the subject
Lack of necessary knowledge and understanding
35 - 39 E 1.00 Fail Disorganised presentation of evidence such as diagrams,
tables, charts etc.
No originality of work and critical thinking
Poor communication and presentation skills
0 - 34 F 0.00 Fail
For students taking courses offered under Faculty of Business
NOTE: Based on Programme Standards: Business Studies, Version 2, 2021, students are required to pass both formative and summative
assessments to pass the course.
Assessment ratio (%) Passing Mark
Continuous Assessment Final Assessment
50-50 20% 20%
60-40 24% 16%
70-30 28% 12%
MAIN REFERENCE/ COMPULSORY READING
1) Certo, S.C., & Certo, S.T., (2016). Modern management: Concepts and skills (14th ed.). Pearson.
2) Robbins, S. P., & Coulter, M.A. (2018). Management (14th ed.). Pearson.
3) Robbins, S. P., Coulter, M.A., & De-Cenzo, D.A. (2017). Fundamentals of management (10th ed.). Pearson.
ADDITIONAL REFERENCE (articles/ e-books/ links)
1.
2.
COURSE CONTENT
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ASSIGNMENT/
WEEK
TOPIC ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT/
DEADLINE
Week 1 1. Nature of Management - Ice-breaking session Course plan can be
1.1 Overview of management - Lecture viewed via UNIEC
1.2 Management roles and functions Virtual
- Read notes/article /case study
1.3 Types of managers
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Week 2 2. Basic Management Theories - Lecture
2.1 Classical theory - Watch video
2.2 Behavioral theory
2.3 Contingency theory
- Read notes/article/case study
3. Planning - Lecture
3.1 The planning process - Watch video
3.2 Goals and objectives of planning
3.3 Advantages of planning
- Read notes/article/case study
3.4 Types of plans
Week 3 4. Organizing - Lecture
4.1 Organizing authority - Watch video Submission Online
4.2 Chain of command Forum Due Date
4.3 Span of control
- Read notes/article/case study Sun,01/10/2023
4.4 Centralization and decentralization
5. Leading - Lecture
5.1 Management and leading process - Watch video
5.2 Power and influence
- Read notes/article/case study
Week 4 6. Controlling - Lecture Reflection
6.1 Control systems - Watch video Submission
6.2 Control models Due Date
6.3 Production, operations and quality control
- Read notes/article/case study Sun,08/10/2023
6.4 Human resource control
6.5 Financial control
6.6 Strategic control
7. Leadership - Lecture
7.1 Leadership theories - Watch video
7.2 Types of leadership
7.3 Effective leadership
- Read notes/article/case study
Week 5 8. Organizational Structure and Design - Lecture 1) Assignment
8.1 Organizational structure - Watch video Submission Due
8.2 Organizational design Date
8.3 Authority
- Read notes/article/case study Sun, 15/10/23
8.4 Span of control
8.5 Delegation 2) Group
Presentation
9. Communication - Lecture submission
9.1 Types of communication - Watch video (recording) Due
9.2 Effective communication Date
9.3 Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Read notes/article/case study Sun, 15/10/23
Week 6 Revision Discussion & Tutorial
Week 7 10. Motivation - Lecture
10.1 Motivational theories - Watch video
10.2 Reward systems
10.3 Empowerment
- Read notes/article/case study
Week 7 Final Examination Refer to exam schedule via UNIEC 50%
Campus
RECORD OF APPROVAL
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Prepared by Course Leader:
Nursyahirah Adilah Binti Shahrul Nizam
7/09/2023
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