Course Plan

KG0BPM

Basic Principles of Management

Prof:R.T.R.Varma
Prof:Sreekumar.B.Pillai
Mr.Saju Eapen Thomas
Mr.Sudheer Sudhakaran
Mr.Sreekanth S.V.
Mr.Rajeev V.Pillai

Foundation Programme

July - September 2010

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

SCMS - COCHIN
1. Course Profile:

Course Title Basic Principles of Management

Number KG0 BPM

Programme Post Graduate Diploma in Management

(PGDM)
Total Credits Pass/ Fail
Total Number of Sessions 18
Session Duration 1 hr 15 mins
Faculty/course facilitator Prof: R.T.R.Varma,
Prof: Sreekumar Pillai,Mr.Saju Eapen
Thomas , Mr.Sudheer
Sudhakaran,Mr.Sreekanth S.V.,
Mr.Rajeev V.Pillai

2. Course (overall) Objective/s:

To introduce the concept of Principles of Management. The evolution of
management theory and science, functions and skills of a manager and the
fundamental steps in management.

3. Course Outline (Syllabus)

Module Weightage Description

no (List of topics covered in the course under each module)
1 10% Introduction: Evolution of Management thought and basics of
management theory. Functions and skills of managers.
2 20% Planning: Types of plans and steps in planning and setting up
of objectives, Nature and purpose of strategies and policies.
Strategic planning process. Decision making-importance and
limitations.
20% Organizing: Nature and purpose of organizing, structure and
3 process of organizing. Types of departmentations. Line and
staff authority and decentralization. Effective organizing and
organization culture.
4 20% Staffing: Recruitment, selection and training. Performance
appraisal and career strategy. Manager and organization
development.

5 10% Tools of Management: SWOT analysis. Management by

objectives (MBO). TOWS Matrix
6 20% Controlling: System and process of controlling. Control
techniques and Information technology
Total 100%

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4. Courseware:
Book/ Journal/ Author Year/ Publisher
Article/case studies Edition/Volume
Title
Principles Of Harold Koontz,Heinz 2007 Tata Mc Graw J
Management Weihrich,Ramachandra Eighth edition HIll
Aryasri.
Principles and Practices L.M.Prasad 2004 Sultan Chand
of Management Sixth edition and sons
Principles and Practices T.N.Chabra.
of Management

5. Module 1:
Module Name Introduction:
Evolution of Management thought, various management
philosophers and basics of management theory. Functions and skills
of managers.
Sessions 4

Weightage 10%

5.1.1 Learning objective:

To get an insight into the evolution of management and the nature and purpose of
management. To provide an introduction to the Management theory and also an
understanding of managerial functions and the managerial skills.

5.1.2 Pre requisite:

Must have read the first chapter of Principles of Management by Koontz et al.

5.1.3 Pedagogy / Structure of lessons

Lectures to constitute 30% of the total Course module period, 25% on Group
discussionsand 25% on case studies.

5.1.4 Learning outcome

Student will be introduced to the subject and would be able to understand that
management applies to every organization and to managers at every level and that
management is both art and science.

5.2 Module 2:
Module Name Planning:
Types of plan and steps in planning and setting up of
objectives, Nature and purpose of strategies and policies.
Strategic planning process. Decision making-importance and
limitations.
Sessions 3

Weightage 20%

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5.2.1 Learning objective
To understand in detail what managerial planning is and why it is important, the various
types of plans and how the steps in planning constitute a rational approach to setting
objectives and selecting the means of reaching them. The steps in rational decision making
is also discussed in detail.

5.2.2 Pre requisite:

Students are expected to refresh the topics related to module 1.

5.2.3. Pedagogy / Structure of lessons

Lectures to constitute 50% of the total Course module period, 25% Group
discussions and 25% on case studies.

5.2.4. Learning outcome: The learning objective should be achieved.

5.3 Module 3:

Module Organizing:
Name Nature and purpose of organizing, structure and process of
organizing. Types of departmentations. Line and staff authority and
decentralization. Effective organizing and organization culture.
Sessions 3
Weightage 20%

5.3.1 Learning objective

To understand the meaning of organizing and organization, the purpose of
organization structure, concept of span of management, the basic patterns of
traditional departmentation and the advantages and disadvantages of each
and the importance of studying organization culture, major principles for
developing organization structure.

5.3.2 Pre requisite:

Students are expected to refresh the topics related to module 1 and 2.

5.3.3. Pedagogy / Structure of lessons

Lectures to constitute 50% of the total Course module period, 25% on
group discussions and 25% on case studies.

5.3.4. Learning outcome: The learning objective should be achieved.

5.4
Module 4
Module Name Staffing:
Recruitment, selection and training. Performance appraisal
and career strategy. Manager and organisation development.
Sessions 3

Weightage 20%

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5.4.1 Learning objective:
To study in detail the nature of nature of managerial function of staffing, human
resource management, important aspects of selection, importance of effectively
appraising managers

5.4.2 Pre requisite:

Students are expected to refresh the topics related to previous modules.

5.4.3. Pedagogy / Structure of lessons:

Lectures to constitute 50% of the total Course module period, 25% on Group
discussions and 25% on case studies.

5.5
Module 5
Module name Tools of Management:
SWOT analysis. Management by
objectives (MBO). TOWS Matrix
Sessions 2

Weightage 10%

5.5.1 Learning objective.

To study some of the major tools of management.

5.5.2. Pedagogy / Structure of lessons.

Lectures to constitute 50% of the total Course module period, 25% on Group
discussions and 25% on case studies.

5.5.3 Learning outcome: The learning objective should be achieved.

6. Module 6

Module name Controlling: System and process of

controlling. Control techniques and
Information technology
Sessions 2

Weightage 20%

6.6.1 Learning objective.

To study the steps in the basic control process and techniques and also Information
Technology as a control technique.

6.6.2. Pedagogy / Structure of lessons.

Lectures to constitute 50% of the total Course module period, 25% on Group
discussions and 25% on case studies.

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 6.6.3. Learning outcome: The learning objective should be achieved.

7. Milestones / Important Dates

Sl. Assignment / Class Test / Project/ Tentative Date/ SESSION
No. Presentation etc.
1 Mid-term Assessment At the end of Module III
2 Case study on modules 1 to 3 At end of Module II
3 Case study on modules 3 to 6 At end of Module VI
4 Final evaluation exam On the last Friday

8. Session Plan
Reading Assignments/
Session reference Activities
Module Topics / (for evaluation)
Assignme
nt
(Preparator
y. Work)

1 Introduction to the course

2 The basics of management theory Should

and science Evolution of have read
management thoughts and chapter 1
patterns of management analysis. and 2 of
Koontz
3 Functions and skills of managers
4 Types of plans and steps in
planning and setting up of
objectives
5 Nature and purpose of strategies Should
and policies. Strategic planning have read
process. chapter 4
and 5
6 Decision making-importance and Case analysis”
limitations People Express”
Koontz Page 27
7 Nature and purpose of organizing,
structure and process of
organizing. Types of
departmentations
8 Line and staff authority and
decentralization.
9 Effective organising and Case
organization culture. analysis’’Olympic
Toy Company”
koontz and Aryassi
Page 6-12
10 Human Resource management and
selection

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 11 Mid-term assessment

12 Performance appraisal and career

strategy
13 Manager and organization
development
14 SWOT analysis & TOWS Matrix Practical exercise on
SWOT
15 Management by objectives (MBO).
16 Case study exercise
17 System and process of controlling
18 Control techniques & Information
Technology

9. Evaluation

9.1 Entry Level Examination Pattern.

The Entry-level examination is designed to the level of knowledge of fundamental

management techniques and theory. The exam will comprise of 40 objective Questions.

9.2

Interim Evaluation Weightage

1) Mid term assessment (quiz) : 40X1=40 marks 40%
2) Case study: 1X 30=30 marks 30%
3) Group activity: 1X30 =30 marks 30%

9.3 End term Examination:

A two hour written exam based on all topics covered under the modules.

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 Course Plan

KF0 BOA

Basics of Accounting

Ms.Asha E. Thomas
Ms.Shyama P Menon

Foundation Programme

July - September 2010

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

SCMS - COCHIN

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 1. Course Profile:

Course Title Basics of Accounting

Number KF0 BOA
Programme Post Graduate Diploma in Management
(PGDM)
Total Credits Pass/Fail
Total Number of Sessions 20
Session Duration 1 Hour 15 minutes
Faculty/course facilitator Ms. Asha E. Thomas,
Ms.Shyama P Menon

2. Course (overall) Objectives:

• To introduce basics of accounting to the students
• To make them understand the accounting process and the
mechanism of accounting needed to prepare the financial statements

3. Course Outline (Syllabus)

Module No Weightage Description

1 15 %
Conceptual Framework:
Introduction to accounting – need and importance of
accounting---meaning, objectives and definitions of
accounting --- users of accounting information—
structure of business firm
2 35 %
Accounting Cycle:
Accounting principles – concepts and conventions—
double entry system of accounting—classification of
accounts – journal—ledger, cash book and trial balanc

3 50 % Structure of Financial Statements:

Profit and loss account—expenses and discretionary

expenses—deferred revenue expenditure—
income/revenue—other income—balance sheet—
structure – classification of assets and liabilities.
Preparation of P/L a/c and balance sheet with
adjustments --- out standing expense, prepaid expense,
provisions for doubtful debts, depreciation.

Total 100%

4. Courseware:

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Book/ Journal / Author Year/ Publisher
Article/Case Studies Edition/Volume
Title
Accounting Rajesh Agrawal and Ist Edition 2006 TMH
made easy R.Srinivasan
Basic Rajni Sofat 2008 Prentice-Hall of
Accounting India

5. Course implementation: Pedagogy & Evaluation Approach

5.1 Module 1:
Module Name Conceptual Framework
Sessions 3
Weightage 15%

5.1.1 Learning objective/Outcome

To understand the need and importance of accounting
5.1.2. Pedagogy / Structure of lessons
Lecture and discussions
5.1.3. Courseware of the module:
Text Book & Chapter 1. Basic Accounting-Rajni Sofat
References 2.Accounting made easy- Rajesh Agrawal and R.Srinivasan
Case Study

5.2. Module 2
Module name Accounting Cycle:
Sessions 7
Weightage 35 %

Learning objective/Outcome
To understand the accounting cycle

5.2.2 Pre requisite

Students are expected to be conversant with the scope and importance of financial
accounting.

5.2.3. Pedagogy / Structure of lessons: Lecture and Worksheets

5.2.4. Courseware of the Module:

Text Book & Chapter 1. Basic Accounting-Rajni Sofat
References 2.Accounting made easy- Rajesh Agrawal and R.Srinivasan
Case Study
5.3 Module 3:
Module Name Structure of Financial Statements
Sessions 10
Weightage 50%

5.3.1 Learning objective/Outcome

To understand the structure of accounting statements

5.3.2 Pre requisite

Students are expected to be well-versed in accounting concepts and conventions.

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 5.3.3. Pedagogy / Structure of lessons
Lectures and Exercises

5.3.4. Courseware of the module:

Text Book & Chapter 1. Basic Accounting-Rajni Sofat

References 2.Accounting made easy- Rajesh Agrawal and R.Srinivasan
Case Study Smokey Valley

6. Session Plan
Sessions Topics Covered Exercises
1 Introduction to accounting. Need and importance
2 Objectives of accounting— users of accounting
3 Structure of business firm
4-5 Accounting Principles—Concepts and Conventions. –
Rules of accounting
6 Double entry system of accounting. Classification of
accounts
7 Journal
8 Ledger
9 Cash book
10 Trial balance
11 Test-1
12 Structure of financial statement – introduction
13 Nature of expense and revenue
14 Structure of business
15,16 Preparation of trading and profit and loss account
17,18 Preparation of Balance sheet
19,20 Final accounts with adjustments

7. Evaluation
a) Entry Level Aptitude Test

b) Interim –Evaluation - Test

 Section A-Objective Type

 Section B – Short Questions
 Section C – Accounting Problems

c) Final Evaluation
Coverage and QP pattern:
The end term examination shall be for 2 hours and shall cover all the topics that are
envisaged in this plan and the pattern will be as follows:

Section A Short Questions

Section B Accounting Problems
Section C Case study

Weightage Topic No and/ or specification

Test 1 30 % At the end of first module
Test 2 70% At the end of third module

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 Course Plan
KO0BQS

Basic Quantitative Skills

Prof. V RAJAGOPAL
Ms. L RAMA
Dr. SHERIN MARIAM ALEX

Foundation Programme

July - September 2010

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

SCMS - COCHIN

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 1. Course Profile:

Course Title BASIC QUANTITATIVE SKILLS

Number KO0 BQS

Programme PGDM
Total Credits Pass / Fail
Total Number of Sessions 20
Session Duration 1hr.15 minutes
Faculty/course facilitator Prof.V RAJAGOPAL / Ms. L RAMA/
Dr. SHERIN MARIAM ALEX

2. Course Objective:

The course intends to cover the fundamentals of Mathematical concepts

needed for assimilating various management subjects. Upon completion of the
course the student will be able to use basic mathematical concepts in
management.

a. To refresh the basic mathematical concepts and the students towards using the tools
in business scenario.

b. To develop the skills to apply the basic arithmetic concepts in business context.

c. To appreciate the application of calculus in business contexts.

d. To make them understand the fundamentals of statistics and the application of

various statistical measures in business context.

3. Course Outline.

Modules Sessions Weight age Topics

Introduction
1 -3 5% Aptitude test, , Number system, Theory of Indices:
1 measuring negative index, fractional index, Ratio and
Proportions

Matrices, determinants, Cramers rule.

2 4-6 20%
Permutations and combinations

3 7- 8 15%

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 Set theory ,relations, functions and applications to
9 - 13 20% business, differential calculus, maxima & minima
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5 14-16 20% Equations and inequalities,solutions of systems of

equations, graphical representations

6 17-20 20% Mathematics of finance, progressions,profit and loss

,computation of interest

4. Courseware:

Book/ Journal, Title Author Year/ Edition Publisher

Business Mathematics Sancheti 2002/6th Sultan Chand

Kapoor&Metha

Business mathematics Wazi zameeruddin& 2009/2nd Vikas

Vijaykhanna
Bhambri.S.K

Business Mathematics S.C.Gupta 2004/6th edition Himalaya

Quantitative Analysis for

Managerial Applications IGNOU 1991 IGNOU

Students are expected to refer the relevant chapters for each topic, using two or more books
from the recommended list above and make own notes and pick exercises for self practice

5.Pedagogy:

• Lectures & Discussions: will be followed by exercises (to be completed individually

and/or in groups) this will be supplemented by take Home assignments.
• Case-lets will be used to illustrate the application of various mathematical concepts
in business situations. Students are expected to identify similar situations on their
own and bring it up for discussions in class.

6.Evaluation:

i. Entry level aptitude test

ii. The paper calls for Continuous assessment based on class participation,
completion of home assignments, and regular maintenance of class work. Credit
will be given to the students for taking initiative to do extra exercises
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 iii. Group assessment: in class assignments for problem solving in teams
(Initiative, leadership, problem solving and delivery skills are evaluated)
iv. Class Test (after the third module)

Final Evaluation:

Written examination of two hours duration Questions will be designed to check conceptual
knowledge and application skills.

7. SESSION PLAN
Modules Topics Covered

1 Introduction & Aptitude test

Module 1 2 Numbers, Fractions(LCM), Ratios, Proportion
3 Indices (measuring negative index, fractional index)
Module 2 4 Matrices
5 Determinants
6 Solution of system of equations using Cramers rule
Module 3 7 Permutation & combination
8 Permutation & combination
Module 4 9 Set theory, Relations
10 Functions and its application in business
11 Basics of differential calculus
12 Differentiation of simple functions
13 Maxima & Minima
Module 5 14 Equations & Inequalities
15 Solution of system of equations
16 Graphical representations
Module 6 17 Mathematics of Finance
18 Progression ( Arithmetic, Geometric)
19 Profit & Loss
20 Computation of Interest

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 Course Plan
KS0BIT

Basics of Information Technology

Prof. Mariakutty Varkey

Prof. Srikrishnan
Mr.Kumar Chandar S.

Foundation Programme

July - September 2010

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

SCMS - COCHIN

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 1.Course Profile:

Course Title Basics of Information Technology

Number KS0BIT

Programme PGDM
Total Credits Pass/ Fail
Total Number of Sessions 7
Session Duration 1hr 15 minutes
Course coordinator Prof.Mariakutty Varkey, Prof.Srikrishnan
Mr.Kumar Chandar S

2. Course Objective:
The course is intended to provide the students with the basic knowledge and skills
regarding Information Technology for their pursuit of learning throughout PGDM and later a
successful career in management. This course shall provide inputs on a computer user’s
perspective and hence shall emphasize on the effective usage of personal productivity tools
like MS Office.

3. Course Outline
The day wise break up of this course is given below: -

Session no Details
1. Introduction and Assessment
2. Basics of computers: -
• Software
• Hardware
• Popular vendors
• Configurations
• Maintenance
• Security etc
Dossier Presentation
3. Dossier Data Entry
Personal productivity tools: -
• Introduction, relevance in management career
• Tools available in market
• MS Word in detail
o Starting MS Word
o Tool bar options
o Working with Menus
o Creating and maintaining documents
o Styles and Formatting
o Borders and shading
o Tables – formula, sort
o Mail merge
o Import/Export
o Hyperlinks/objects
4. Exercise on MS-Word
5. MS Power point: -
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 • Introduction, relevance in management career
• Create a presentation
• Layouts/templates
• Styles and Formatting
• Slide master
• Tables
• Import/Export
• Hyperlinks/objects
• Animation
6. Internet and WWW concepts, Common browsers, Search engines, email,
Intranet, Ebsco etc
Exercise on MS-Power point
7. Test

4. Pedagogy
The course shall be kicked off with an assessment. As the students are coming from
diverse backgrounds, the assessment on the usage of computers is expected to provide
inputs on further fine-tuning the course structure.

The course shall be oragnised in the lab. A hands-on approach shall be taken up for all the
sessions.

5.Evaluation
a. Pre Term Assessment/Aptitude Test

b. Interim Evaluation
Exercises for each topic are planned which will closely be monitored and assessed by the
faculty.

c. Final Evaluation
A final test shall be conducted which will cover all the topics included in this course. This
test shall be a two-hour test conducted in the computer lab.

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 Course Plan

KG0 BOC

Basics of Communication

Ms.Rebecca Thomas

Ms.Rajeswari Menon

Foundation Programme

July – September 2010

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

SCMS - COCHIN

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1. Course Profile:

Course Title Basics of Communication

Number KG 0BOC
Programme Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Total Credits Pass/Fail
Total Number of Sessions 20
Session Duration 1 hr 15 mins
Faculty/course facilitator Ms Rebecca Thomas / Ms Rajeswari Menon

2. Course (overall) Objective/s:

To provide the basics of effective communication to facilitate the transition to higher
levels of learning

The main objective is to asses the initial capability and standard of all the students and their familiarity
with the English language and to normalize entry-level differences as stated in the Programme for
Foundation.

Over and above this, the programme is meant to assess the capabilities of those students who are not quite
comfortable with the nuances of speaking and writing English. The foundation programme aims at
identifying such students and providing them special guidance right from the Foundation to Term III.

We plan to take students through exercises which will help them build basic spoken and written skills,
vocabulary and critical reading skills which in turn should build confidence and belief in self.

3. Course Outline (syllabus)

SESSIONS Description
(List of topics covered under the course)
1 Ice Breaking and general introduction
2 Entry level assessment based on spoken and written skills
3 Tell a tale: Assessment based on creativity and spoken skills

4 News Analysis … Interactive session based on newspaper reading

5 Group Discussion based on a current topic

6 Group Discussion ..Contd
7 Group Discussion ..Contd
8 Lessons based on grammar
9 Grammar lessons based on common errors
10. Written exercises based on grammar classes
Critical reading exercises
11.

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 12. Ad review: Critical writing exercises after viewing a series of five ads
13. Debate: On any two topics of current interest
14. Debate: Contd
15. Readings from newspapers
16. Group presentations on topics of business interest
17. Presentations: Contd
18. Presentations: Contd
19. Feedback to students and class test
20. Revision

6. Learning outcome: (Expected)

To help students fill the gap of entry-level differences so as to facilitate a smooth transition to a learning
style which suits corporate requirements.

Students should be able to recognize and identify key concepts of business communication
and analyze problems in communication and their impact on business.

To identify students who need intensive and extensive coaching to tide over language
barriers and mental blocks to language-learning.

7. Evaluation:

• Evaluation will be on a continuous basis.

• Written tests based on all work done in class. Questions from newspaper discussions
as well.
• Interim tests based on given topics of current interest
• Final evaluation at the close of the Foundation Course

Based on the evaluation, additional tutorials will be given to students who fail to make the
grade

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 Course Plan
KG0 FOE

Fundamentals of Economics

Prof. K.J.Paulose
Prof. Jose Paul
Dr. K.R.Nisha

Foundation Programme

July - September 2010

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

SCMS - COCHIN

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 1. Course Profile:
Course Title Fundamentals of Economics
KG0 FOE
Number
Programme Post Graduate Diploma in Management
(PGDM)
Total Credits Pass/ Fail
Total Number of Sessions 18
Session Duration 1 hr 15 mts
Faculty/Course Facilitator Prof K.J.Paulose / Prof Jose Paul /
Dr.K.R.Nisha

2. Course (overall) Objective/s:

To familiarize the students from different academic backgrounds, with the
terminologies and basic concepts in Economics.

To make the students well equipped to appreciate and absorb the core courses being
offered, in both micro and macro economies, during the first year.

3. Course Outline (Syllabus)

Module Weightage Description
No
1 20 Introduction, Micro Economics
2 40 Macro Economics
3 25 India’s Economic Development/New Economic Policy
4 15 The Global Economic Scenario
Total 100%

4. Courseware:
Book/ Journal/ Article/case Author Year/ Publisher
studies Title Edition/Volume
Microeconomics Robert S.Pindyck 2002,5th edition Pearsom
Macroeconomics theory & Gupta G.S 2008, 3rd edition Tata
applications McGrawHill
Managerial Economics D.N.Dwivedi 2008, 7th edition Vikas Publisher

5. Course implementation: Pedagogy & Evaluation Approach

5.1.1 Learning objective/Outcome

Students are expected to be in a position to appreciate the basic concepts, theories and
their applications in Economic Analysis, both at the Micro level and at the Macro level.

5.1.2. Pedagogy / Structure of lessons: Lecture and discussions

The course will be delivered primarily in the lecture mode. Towards the tail
end of the course, two sessions are embarked for class discussions along with
analysis of one or two caselettes.

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 6. Evaluation
There will be continuous performance of the student’s performance and with
following mile stones.

1. Entry level quiz (1st session)

2. Class test (after session 5)
3. Mid module test (after session 10)
4. Final evaluation – Written exam of 2 hours duration.

7. Session Plan
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS

Modules Topics Covered

1 Introduction
Definitions-micro and macro economics – schools of thought-total vs.
partial equilibrium – static vs. dynamic analysis-positive and
Module 1 normative analysis
2 Basic Concepts in Micro Economics
Scarcity – trade offs
Opportunity costs-discounting-utility –marginal concept
3 Market Structure
Criteria fro defining market structures-monopoly-duopoly-oligopoly-
monopolistic competition-perfect competition
4 Macro Economics : basic, major indicators
Major indicator-GDP-growth rate-inflation-price indices-
unemployment-recession-poverty-trade balance-BOP
5 Economic Systems
Capitalism-Socialism-communism-mixed economy /Test
6 Monetary policy
Money supply-CRR and SLR-market intervention-forex regulations-
interest rates-currency devaluation and revaluation
7 Fiscal Policy
Taxation-subsidies-capital and revenue accounts
8 Inflation and unemployment
Module 2 Computation of rate of Inflation-price indices-kinds of
unemployment-measurement of unemployment-poverty-income
inequalities
9 Introduction to world economies
Capitalism – command (centrally planned) economies-
trade/economic blocks-regional grouping

10 Class test

11 International trade (basics-Introduction to theories)

Module 3 Comparative advantage-barriers to trade-entry strategies-
commodity agreements -cartels

12 Introduction to India’s economic development

Pre-colonial stage-colonial era – post independence – post
liberalization

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Module 3 13 India’s new economic policy
New LPG regime – FDI & FIT-public sector disinvestment-impact of
GATT-present state of Indian Economy
14 The ‘Asian Tigers’ & BRICS
China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and India-
Module 4 meltdown in the ‘90s-BRICS economies
15 The ‘Global Meltdown’
Sub-prime crisis in USA-collapse of financial institutions-recovery
packages-where world economies stand today.
16 Mini Cases: Class discussions
17 Mini Cases: Class discussions
18 Course review & revision

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 Course Plan
KH0 SSS

SOFT SKILLS
Prof. B.Unnikrishnan
Ms.Deepa Pillai
Lt.Cdr.Shalini Nandwani
Dr.V Vidyeswari
Ms.Famina A S
Ms.Jitha G.Nair

Foundation Programme
July - September, 2010

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

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 1. Course Profile
Course Title Soft Skills
Number KH0 SSS
Programme Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Total Credits N.A
Total Number of Sessions 12
Session Duration 1 hr 15 mins
Faculty/course facilitator Team: Prof. Unnikrishnan, Ms.Deepa Pillai,
Lt.Cdr.Shalini Nandwani, Dr.V Vidyeswari
Ms.Femina, Ms Jitha,

2. Course Objective
Students are from diverse branches of study. This course would provide them a
platform to familiarize themselves, learn to work in teams, come out with their creative
ideas and build in a strong spirit of team. This also focuses on attitudinal skills and
evaluation of the Self. On the whole, this would provide the basic foundation and
prepare the students to pursue the course effectively

3. Course outline
Module Topics Covered
1 ICE BREAKERS– (3 sessions)
Activity : Scavenger hunt,
TEAM BUILDING
Working as a team A Conceptual introduction to team game:
Games : Tricky Tales Game; Minesweeper
Musical Rope trick
2 MOTIVATION ( 1 session)
Activity : Tower Building, Ring Toss

3 UNDERSTANDING SELF (5 sessions)

Importance of Self awareness and Self Consciousness
Understanding self. Self in management, Applications and problem solving
Instruments : Learning styles , Who am I ? Assertiveness
Activity : Merger mania
4 BUILDING SELF CONFIDENCE AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE
(2 sessions)
Activity:
5 TIME MANAGEMENT(1 sessions)
Strategies for managing time,
Activity : Time wizard

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 4. Evaluation Pattern

This course is aimed at development of soft skills and assessment, review and feedback
will be given on an ongoing basis. As such there is no evaluation based on written exam.

Module Sessions Content Faculty

A B C D
1 1 Ice breakers SN , DP JN FAS DVV
2 Team Building SN JN , DP FAS, DVV
3 TB- Activity SN JN FAS, DP DVV
2 4 Motivation- Activity JN FAS DVV DP SN
3 5 Self Awareness 1 BUK BUK BUK BUK
6 SA- 2 BUK BUK BUK BUK
7 SA -3 BUK BUK BUK BUK
8 SA –Instruments JN DP FAS, DVV SN
9 Activity JN FAS, DP DVV SN
4 10 Building self confidence FAS, DVV SN DP JN
11 Positive Attitude FAS, DVV SN JN DP
5 12 Time Management DVV SN DP JN FAS

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