Students preparing for the UGC NET management exam who need a quick and structured revision of foundational management principles.
This session provides a one-day, one-unit revision for Paper 2, focusing on Unit 1 of Principles and Practices of Management (PPM).
The session covers fundamentals, definitions, and key thinkers in management, presented in a tabular format for clarity.
Key definitions of management from thinkers like Mary Parker Follett and F.W. Taylor are discussed, highlighting their catchphrases and contributions.
Henri Fayol's contribution, including POCCC (Forecast, Plan, Organize, Command, Coordinate, Control), is explained as a precursor to POSDC.
The concept of management as people development, as proposed by Lower C. Apply and Peter Drucker's multi-purpose organ concept, is explored.
George Terry's distinct process of management and E.F. Brech's view of management as a social process are covered.
The session lists various 'fathers' of management fields, including Scientific Management (F.W. Taylor), Administrative Management (Henri Fayol), and Human Relations (Elton Mayo).
Important management terms and acronyms like POSDC and MBO are highlighted, with their origins and significance for exams discussed.