Includes index. 3G Elearning FZ LLC (2017). Organization and management. UAE: Author.

Section 1: Basics of Organization and Management -- Learning Objectives -- Scope -- Overview -- Unit 1: Nature and Concept of Management -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- Definition and Functions of Management -- Role and Importance of Management -- Functions of Management -- Evolution of Management Theories -- Management Theories and Practice -- Importance of Management Theory -- Information Sheet -- Management Theories and Concepts at the Workplace -- Motivation Management Theories -- Functions, Roles, and Skills of a Manager -- Unit Summary -- Points of Discussion -- Multiple Choice Questions -- Answer to Multiple Choice Questions -- Unit 2: The Firm and Its Environment -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- Forces/Elements of the Firm's Environment -- Sociocultural Factors -- Technological Factors -- Political and Legal Factors -- Economic Factors -- International Factors -- International Business Environment of a Firm -- Purchasing power parity (PPP) -- Role of Business in Relation to the Economy -- Economic Environment Defined -- Importance of Small Business in the Economy -- Economic Development -- Local Development -- Economic Developers -- Unit Summary -- Points of discussion -- Multiple Choice Questions -- Answer to Multiple Choice Questions -- Section 2: Principle of Management Function -- Learning Objectives -- Scope -- Overview -- Planning -- Organizing -- Staffing -- Directing -- Controlling -- Unit 3: Concept of Planning and Organizing -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- Definition and Nature of Planning -- Types of Planning -- Importance of Planning in an Organization -- Information Sheet -- Goal Setting -- Planning at Different Levels in the Firm -- Planning Techniques and Tools -- Brainstorming -- Problem Statement Guidelines -- Strengths and Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) -- Problem Trees -- Logical Framework -- Force-Field Analysis -- Concept of Decision Making -- Decision Making Process -- Nature of Organizing -- Organization Levels and Span of Management -- Different Types of Organizational Structure -- Organization Theories and Application -- Formal and Informal Organizations -- Formal Organization -- Features of Formal Organization -- Informal Organization -- Features of Informal Organization -- Unit Summary -- Points of Discussion -- Multiple-Choice Questions -- Answer to Multiple Choice Questions -- Unit 4: Staffing and Leading -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- Definition and Nature of Staffing Function -- Staffing Process and steps involved in Staffing -- Process of Recruitment -- Types of Recruitment -- Selection Process -- Induction Training and Employee Remuneration -- Importance of Training -- Ways/Methods of Training -- Employee Remuneration -- Motivation -- Concept of Leadership -- Leadership Theories -- Information Sheet -- Unit Summary -- Points of Discussion -- Multiple-Choice Questions -- Answer to Multiple Choice Questions -- Unit 5: Controlling: Function of Management -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- Concept of Controlling -- Types of Controlling -- Relationship between Planning and Controlling -- Management Control System -- Control Points -- Information Sheet -- Unit Summary -- Points of Discussion -- Multiple-Choice Questions -- Answer to Multiple Choice Questions -- Section 3: Functional Areas and Topics of Management -- Learning Objectives -- Scope -- Overview -- Unit 6: Functional Areas of Management -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- Human Resource Management -- Goals of Human Resource Management -- Functions and Practices of Human Resource Management -- Skills of Human Resource Management -- Marketing Management -- Principles of Marketing Management -- Marketing Management Techniques -- Sales Promotion in Marketing Management -- Challenges in Marketing Management -- Operations Management -- Operations Management Improve the Efficiency of a Business Operation -- Operations Management Tools in Business -- Financial Management -- Financial Management Analysis -- Principles of Financial Management -- Key Concepts of Financial Management -- Problems in Financial Management -- Information Sheet -- Information and Communication Technology Management -- Advantages of Information Technology in Business -- Information Technology and Its Role in the Modern Organization -- Advantages and Disadvantages of Information and Communication Technology -- Unit Summary -- Points of Discussion -- Multiple Choice Questions -- Answer to Multiple Choice Questions -- Unit 7: Special Topics in Management -- Introduction -- Learning Objectives -- Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship -- Different Fields in Marketing -- Difference between Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management -- Family Business Enterprise -- Entrepreneur -- Role of Small-Family Business in an Improving Economic Status -- Starting a Business: Legal Forms and Requirements -- Business Legal Forms and Requirements -- Unit Summary -- Points of Discussion -- Multiple Choice Questions -- Answer to Multiple Choice Questions

This book is exploratory and introductory course which leads you to Organization and Management Certificate Level I. It covers seven units under three sections. These seven units are covered separately. In this book units have been presented to make each subject matter more interesting and easier to understand by the students. It aims to inspire learners in striving harder by developing a sense of responsibility and commitment as they go along with the course. Each section contains the scope, overview, objectives and further readings. The following are the salient feature of the book: * Topics are logically arranged according to the course outline of the subject * The use of simple language to facilitate a better understanding of each unit * Illustrative examples of varying difficulties are presented to enhance the interest of students. * The provision of progress check test for every unit is given at the end of unit to strengthen the learning process of students.