Course Plan
Course Code: BBA2088
Course Title: MANAGEMENT AND BEHAVIOURAL PRACTICES
Program: BALLB/BBL/BCL
School: School of Law
Semester: II/VI
Credits: 3
LTPC Structure: 3:0:0:3
Duration of Course 15 Weeks
Contact Hours per 3(3:0:0:3) (45 Hours Theory)
week:
Pre-Req Course(s): NIL
Program Outcomes: PO1: Ability to apply the fundamental concept of Humanities, Commerce and Management to legal problems.
PO2: Ability to develop critical thinking skill.
PO3: Ability to identify, analyze and solve legal problem with professional ethics and integrity.
PO4: Ability to conduct dispute resolution with professional ethics and integrity.
PO5: Ability to draft professional legal writing along with effective oral communication.
PO6: Ability to apply legal theory to factual settings.
PO7: Ability to apply legal theory to engage in legal argumentation.
PO8: Ability to conduct independent legal research specific to the case.
PO9: Ability to conduct client services with necessary usage of technological tools.
PO10: Recognition of the need for engaging in lifelong learning.
PO11: Exhibit social responsibility adhering to ethical and moral values.
PO12: Ability to adapt knowledge of contemporary issues.
PO13: Ability to function in multidisciplinary team
Course Description: This course provides a conceptual overview and fundamentals leading to functions of management. The students
should be able to describe and discuss the elements of effective management, ii) discuss and apply the planning,
organizing and control processes, iii) describe various theories related to the development of leadership skills,
motivation techniques, team work and effective communication, iv) communicate effectively through both oral and
written presentation. It enables the students to inculcate the management qualities like leadership and planning and
organizing the activities which are assigned to them as a task. It also paves way to learn the basics of management
and its functions in each and every organization from top level to lower-level management.
Course Outcomes: On successful completion of the course the students shall be able to:
CO1 -. Describe the fundamentals of management
CO2 - Discuss the principles of planning and decision-making
CO3 – Explain the organizing process
CO4 – Identify the principles of Controlling and Directing
CO PO Mapping: CO. PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PO13
NO.
CO1 M H M L L M M L L H M M L
CO2 M H H M L M M M L H M M M
CO3 H M H M M H M L M H M H M
CO4 H M H M L M H L M H M M M
Pedagogy for the Procedure adopted in delivery: The pedagogy for the "Management of Behavioural Course" for law students
Course: integrates experiential and participative learning to bridge theory and practice. Activities like role-playing,
simulations, and case studies help students develop conflict management, interpersonal, and ethical decision-making
skills relevant to legal practice. Reflective exercises, such as self-assessments, foster self-awareness, while guest
lectures and research projects provide insights into real-world applications. Group discussions and collaborative tasks
enhance teamwork and leadership abilities. The approach ensures students are prepared to manage complex
behavioural challenges in their legal careers.
Problem-Based Learning: Case Analysis
Self-Learning: Case Laws
Assessment Structure: Assessment: (Continuous 25%; Mid-Term 25% : End-Term 50%)
Class Test : 5%
Research Assignment/Activity/Project : 20% (1- 10%, 2-10%)
Assessment Rubric: Rubrics for evaluation will be shared and discussed in the class
Week 1 L1-L3
Week 2 L4-L6 Module 1
Week 3 L7-L9 (12 Lectures)
Week 4 L10-L12 A1
Module Schedule: Week 5 L13-L15 A1 First Assignment
Week 6 L16-L18 Module 2 A2 Second Assignment
(12 Lectures) T1&2 Class Test 1 & 2 (Best of
Week 7 L19-L21 T1
two)
Week 8 L22-L24
R Revision
Week 9 L25-L27
Week 10 L28 -L30 Module 3
(12 Lectures)
Week 11 L31-L33 T2
Week 12 L34-L36
Week 13 L37-L39
Week 14 L40-L42 A2 Module 4
Week 15 L43-L45 (9 Lectures)
Module 1: Introduction to Management
#Sessions: 12 L
[Remember]
Module Takeaway: Describe the fundamentals of management
Target Course Outcome: CO1
L Lecture Sessions (1 Hour) References Outcomes Assessments
1 Definition -Nature and Process Stoner, Freeman, Gilbert
2 Significance of Management Jr. (2014). Management
(6th edition), New Delhi:
Prentice Hall India.
3 Henry Fayol’s Principles of management Koontz, H. and Wihrich
4 Role of managers, Managerial Skills H, Management, Mc
Graw Hill. Describe the
fundamentals of
5 Evolution of Management Thought "Organizational Behavior" management
6 Classical Management Approaches Stephen P. Robbins,
Timothy A. Judge, Pearson Assignment -1
Education, 18th Edition
(2019)
7 Behavioral Management Approaches "Management and
8 Quantitative Management Approach Organizational Behavior"
Laurie J. Mullins, Pearson
Education, 11th Edition
(2016)
9 Modern Management Approaches "Principles of Management"
10 Management as a Science or Art - Charles W. L. Hill, Steven
Management as a profession McShane, McGraw Hill
11 Differentiate Administration and Education, 2nd Edition
(2020)
Management
12 Functions of Management
Module 2: Planning and Decision Making
#Sessions: 12 L
[Understanding ]
Module Takeaway: Discuss the principles of planning and decision-making
Target Course Outcome: CO2
L Lecture Sessions (1 Hour) References Outcomes Assessments
1 Nature and Importance of Planning "Management: Tasks, Responsibilities,
Practices" Peter F. Drucker HarperBusiness,
Reprint Edition (1993)
2 Types of Plans, Planning process; "Strategic Management: Concepts and
3 Management by Objective (MBO); Cases" Fred R. David, Forest R. David
4 Management by Exception (MBE). Pearson Education, 16th Edition (2020)
5 Decision Making: Meaning,
Definition and Nature Discuss the
6 Types of decisions principles of
7 Decision Making Process planning and
"Decision Making and Problem Solving
8 Rational Perspectives and Strategies" John Adair Kogan Page, Revised decision-making.
Behavioral Aspects of decision Edition (2010)
making
9 Rational Perspectives and Class Test 1
Behavioral Aspects of decision
making
10 Disobedience of the servant (of
specific instructions)
11 Case study https://www.citehr.com/296129-case-
studies-principles-management-
business-management.html
12 Case Study https://studyresearch.in/2018/03/11/case-
studies-principles-of-management/
Module 3: Organizing
#Sessions: 12 L
[Understanding]
Module Takeaway: Explain the organizing process.
Target Course Outcome: CO3
L Lecture Sessions (1 Hour) References Outcomes Assessments
1 Definition, Nature and purpose Stoner, Freeman, Gilbert Explain the organizing
2 Principles of Organization Jr. (2014). Management process.
(6th edition), New Delhi:
Prentice Hall India.
3 Types of Organization Koontz, H. and Wihrich
4 Organizational Structure and Design H, Management, Mc
Graw Hill. Assignment 2
5 Line, Staff and functional authority "Management and
6 Conflict between Line and Staff Organizational Behavior"
7 Overcoming the Line-Staff Conflict Laurie J. Mullins, Pearson
8 Education, 11th Edition
Departmentation; Span of control
(2016)
9 Authority, Responsibility and "Principles of Management"
Accountability Charles W. L. Hill, Steven
10 Delegation Vs Decentralization McShane, McGraw Hill
11 Centralization Vs. Decentralization. Education, 2nd Edition
(2020)
12 Centralization Vs. Decentralization.
Module 4: Directing & Controlling
#Sessions: 9 L
[Apply]
Module Takeaway: Identify the principles of controlling & Directing
Target Course Outcome: CO4
L Lecture Sessions (1 Hour) References Outcomes Assessments
1 Nature of Directing function "Leadership and
2 Management: Theory and
Principles; Importance of Effective
Practice" Kris Cole,
Direction Cengage Learning, 7th
3 Leadership and change Edition (2018) Identify the principles of Class Test - 2
4 Effective Communication skills controlling & Directing
for directing
"Controlling and
5 Controlling: Concept Coordinating Management
6 Nature and Importance Functions" Robert Kreitner,
7 Cengage Learning, Latest
Essentials of Control
Edition (2013)
8 Behavioral Implications of Control
9 Techniques of Managerial control.
Tools: PPTs, Case studies
Resources: https://presiuniv.knimbus.com/user#/home
1. Lichtenthaler, U. (2016), "Six principles for shared management: a framework for the integrated
economy", Journal of Business Strategy, Vol. 37 No. 4, pp. 3-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/JBS-03-2015-0029
Link: https://www-emerald-com-presiuniv.knimbus.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JBS-03-2015-0029/full/
html
2. Kristiansen, A. and Schweizer, R. (2021), "Practice coordination by principles: a contemporary MNC approach
to coordinating global practices", Critical Perspectives on International Business, Vol. ahead-of-print No.
ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/cpoib-04-2020-0027.
Link: https://www-emerald-com-presiuniv.knimbus.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/cpoib-04-2020-0027/
full/html
Reference Material: Textbooks:
T1.) Stoner, Freeman, Gilbert Jr. (2014). Management (6th edition), New Delhi: Prentice Hall India.
T2.) Koontz, H. and Wihrich H, Management, Mc Graw Hill.
T3.) Stephen P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge, "Organizational Behavior" Pearson Education, 18th Edition (2019)
T4.) Laurie J. Mullins, "Management and Organizational Behavior" Pearson Education, 11th Edition (2016)
T5.) Kris Cole, Cengage Learning, "Leadership and Management: Theory and Practice" 7th Edition (2018)
Other References:
R 1) Robert Kreitner, "Controlling and Coordinating Management Functions" Cengage Learning, Latest Edition (2013)
R2.) Charles W. L. Hill, Steven McShane, "Principles of Management" McGraw Hill Education, 2nd Edition (2020)
R3.) Peter F. Drucker HarperBusiness, "Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices" Reprint Edition (1993)
R 4.) John Adair Kogan Page, “Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies" Revised Edition (2010)
W1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmC8UaCNQFc
W2: https://byjus.com/commerce/henri-fayol-14-principles-of-management/
W3: https://www.simplilearn.com/principles-of-management-by-henri-fayol-article
W4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4wuKKwV-eg
W5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEVulKf1wYs
Assessment Type Course Outcome Mapped
Assignment 1 & Assignment 2 Case study CO1 &CO2; CO3 & CO4
Class Test 1 & 2 (Best of Two) Descriptive CO1 & CO2; CO2 & CO3
