Theory and Practice of Management notes – KNEC Diploma

THEORY AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT

This unit or subject is examined by KNEC on those taking the following courses:

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management – Module III

Introduction
This module unit is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable him/her carry out management functions in a business set up.

General Objectives
By the end of the module unit, the trainee should be able to:

• Explain management functions in a supply organisation
• Describe the role played by the management theories in influencing the current management practices
• Discuss the role played by environmental factors on management practices of an organisation
• Outline the management ethics relevant to supply chain management

The topics that need to be covered as required by KNEC in this unit/subject are as follows:
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Topic 1: Introduction to Management

• Definition of management
• Characteristics of management
• Distinction between management and other disciplines
• Distinction between a manager and a leader
• Levels of management
• Types of skills required to manage a business effectively
• Role of a manager
• Importance of management
• Functions of management

Topic 2: Evolution of Management

• Evolution of management
• Contribution of management theories to modem management

Topic 3: Business Environment

• Meaning of business environment
• Types of business environment
• Coping with changes in business environment

Topic 4: Planning

• Meaning of planning
• Rationale for planning
• Factors to consider when planning
• Steps in planning in the planning process
• Types of plans
• Challenges in planning

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Topic 5: Organising

• Meaning of organising
• Importance of organising
• Types of organisational structures
• Importance of span of control
• Delegation of authority
• Committees

Topic 6: Directing

• Meaning of directing
• Elements of directing Styles of leadership
• Theories of leadership
• Theories of motivation

Topic 7: Staffing

• Meaning of staffing
• Importance of staffing
• Staffing functions
• Factors affecting staffing
• Challenges in staffing

Topic 8: Controlling

• Meaning of controlling
• Importance of control
• The control process
• Types of control

Topic 9: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

• Meaning of business ethics
• Sources of ethics Importance of business ethics
• Meaning of corporate social responsibility
• Importance of corporate social responsibility

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Topic 10: International Management

• Meaning of international management
• Managerial functions in international management
• Differentiate between international business and domestic business
• Global Theory of management
• Challenges in international management

Topic 11: Emerging Issues and Trends in Theory and Practice of Management

• Emerging issues and trends theory and practice of management
• Challenges posed by emerging trends and issues in theory and practice of management
• Ways of coping with challenges posed by emerging trends and issues in theory and practice of management