Hello, here I am providing you the notes of the Principles of Management subject of MBA as under:

Nature, Scope and Process of Management
Right from the beginning of the civilization and from the time people began to live in groups, the practice of management had began. Management is essential for any organization be it small or big and to profit or not for profit enterprises.

Manager and Environment
Manager may refer to as anyone who uses management skills or holds the organizational title of "manager". A manager is the person responsible for planning and directing the work of a group or individuals, monitoring their work, and taking corrective action when necessary.

Planning
Planning is deciding in advance what is to be done. It involves the selection of objectives, policies and programmes from among alternatives. It is the basic function of management.

Decision Making Models and Techniques
If you want to lead effectively, you need to be able to make good decisions. If you can learn to do this in a timely and well-considered way, then you can lead your team to spectacular and well-deserved success.

Essentials of Directing
Directing is that part of management process which actuates the members of an organization to work efficiently and effectively for the attainment of organizational goals.

Controlling
Control is one of the managerial functions like planning, organizing, staffing and directing. It is an important function because it helps to check the errors and to take the corrective action so that deviation from standards are minimized and stated goals of the organization are achieved in desired manner.

Questions
Define 'Management'.
What are the various managerial skills?
Write a note on Autocratic style of leadership.
What is 'Organisational Development'?
What is informal communication?
What are various skills that a successful manager must possess? Are all these skills equally important?
What are the major disadvantages of written communication?
Review the concept of decentralization. How effective is it?
What is the role of money in motivation? Explain.
Explain the process of organisational development.
What do you mean by the term process of Management? Name the essential elements in the process of management.
What are the various stages in the process of rational decision making? Discuss with reference to a business decision.