First Semester

MBM 803: HUMAN RESOURCE

Purpose of the course: 

The purpose of this course is to  equipping the learner with human resource management practices in the organization set up


MBM 804 QUANTITATIVE METHODS OF MANAGEMENT

Purpose of the course

The purpose of the course is to enable learners to understand and utilized quantitative techniques in making management decisions. The course provides an overview of quantitative methods used for modelling of business problems whose solutions are then sought through the use of mathematical and statistical tools.



Theories and Practice of Management

COURSE OUTLINE

To equip the learner with management knowledge, skills and techniques for survival of organization in the dynamic and competitive world

Expected learning outcomes

1.      Discuss the functions of management as applied to modern organization

2.      Identify and analyze emerging management and organizational issues in the millennium error

3.      Assess constraints and challenges faced by managers at global level and measures that should be taken to overcome them

4.      Critique the various approaches  of management evolution

 

Time

Course content

Methodologies

Week 1&2

·         Introducing the concept of management and its core functions; the nature of management practice

 

Lectures, case studies, discussions and presentations

Week 3, 4& 5

·         Role of management in organizational survival and growth

·         Evolution of management theory

Lectures, case studies, discussions and presentations

Week 6 & 7

·         The process of management

·         Management functions

Lectures, case studies, discussions and presentations

Week 8, 9&10

·         Recent developments in management practice

Lectures, case studies, discussions and presentations

Week 11&12

 

Practical and presentation

 

Assessment

1.      Continuous Assessment Tests(CATs) and Assignments     =          30%

2.      End of semester Examination                                                =          70%

Recommended Texts & core materials

1.      Peter O. Sagimo. Management Dynamics. Towards efficiency, effectiveness, competence and productivity (Nairobi: East African Educational Publishers, 2011).

2.      Richard L. Daft, Martyn Kendrick and Natalia Vershinina. Management (Hampshire: Cengage Learning EMEA, 2010)

3.      Peer Reviewed Journals

Lecturer: Dr. Omillo-Okumu, Francis

Septemebr, 2020