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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BEPE (Hons); BEEE (Hons); BME(Hons)
COEB 432:PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT(CORE)
2 credit hours
Semester 1, 2014/2015


Instructor

Mohd Sufian Abdul Karim
Office: BN 0 011
Tel. (office): 03 8928 7258
Tel. (H/P): 019 210 5665
E-mail: sufian@uniten.edu.my

Textbook

Management: The New Competitive Landscape (2011); Bateman and Snell. McGraw
Hill (11
th
Edition)

Pre-requisites

MEFB 213 : Manufacturing Process, or
EEEB 273 : Electronic Analysis and Design

Synopsis

This is an introductory course on the overview of management. It focuses on the basic
theory and process of the four fundamental functions of management : planning,
organizing, leading and controlling. Special attention is also given to the factors in the
external environment, decision making process and ethical issues.

Course Objective

The objective of the course is expose students to the general aspects of business
management skills and knowledge needed to successfully manage an organization
effectively and efficiently being an intrapreneur or an entrepreneur.

Lecture

Section 03
Thursday: 11.00 a.m. -1 p.m.
Room: BA-3-078




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Course Outcomes (CO)

No. Upon completion of this course, the student should be:
CO1
Interpret the foundations of management comprises the functions of
management, drivers of competitive advantage, environmental forces and
decision making process.
CO2
Apply key concepts of planning and strategy with emphasis on the planning
process, ethical issues, global environment and new ventures.
CO3
Describe how to staff and organize for responsiveness for maximum
effectiveness.
CO4 Describe the various category/style of leadership and its appropriateness.
CO5 Identify the ways to motivate in organization to achieve goals.
CO6 Elaborate on teamwork importance and effectiveness in organization.
CO7
Explain interpersonal skills in effective communication and outline and
differentiate various organizational communication.
CO8
Discuss control system in organization and the steps and necessity to make
changes to be sustainable in the market.

PO statements

No Statement PO Indicators
6 Apply reasoning in assessing
societal, health, safety, legal
and cultural issues and the
consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional
engineering practice

a) Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal
and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to professional
engineering practice (C3, C4)*
b) Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety issues and
the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional
engineering practice (C3, C4)*
12 Demonstrate knowledge on
project management principles
and entrepreneurship skills
a) Demonstrate knowledge on project
management principles (C2,C3)
b) Demonstrate knowledge on
entrepreneurship skills (C2,C3)*
* C2-Cognitive:Comprehension
C3-Cognitive:Application
C4-Cognitive:Analysis



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Course Outcomes Program Outcome Matrix

Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix
PO12 PO6 PO12 PO12 PO12 PO12 PO12 PO12
Assessments CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6 CO7 CO8
Assignments (20%)
Quizzes (20%)
Tests (20%)
Final Exam (40%)*
*A student must obtain at least 20% in the final examination to pass the course.

Grading scale

A student must obtain a minimum of 40% to pass this course. The final grade is based
on the percentage scale below:

Grade Marks Grade Point
A+ 90 4.00
A 80 4.00
A- 75 3.67
B+ 70 3.33
B 65 3.00
B- 60 2.67
C+ 55 2.33
C 50 2.00
C- 45 1.67
D+ 43 1.33
D 40 1.00
E 0 - 39 0.00


Attendance

Attendance is compulsory for all scheduled classes unless otherwise informed by the
instructor. If you have to be absent for any reason, it is your responsibility to make sure
Course
Outcomes
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
a b c a b a b c a b c a b a b a b c a b
CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5
CO6
CO7
CO8
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that you get all the materials distributed in the previous class from your classmates and
update yourself with the content of the previous lecture.

Class Schedule

WEEK TOPICS CHAPTERS
1-3
2/6/14-6/6/14
9/6/14-13/6/14
16/6/14-20/6/14


7/6 :Saturday
Agongs Birthday
1. FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT
Managing
The External Environment and Organizational Culture
Managerial Decision Making

1,2,3
4-5
23/6/14-27/6/14
30/6/14-4/7/14


2. PLANNING:DELIVERING STRATEGIC VALUE
Planning and Strategic Management
Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
International Management
Entrepreneurship

4,5,6,7
6-8
7/7/14-11/7/14
14/7/14-18/7/14
21/7/14-25/7/14


Test 1

15/7:Tuesday
Nuzul Al Quran
3.ORGANIZING:BUILDING A DYNAMIC ORGANIZATION
Organization Structure
Organizational Agility
Human Resources Management
Managing the Diverse Workforce

8,9,10,11

9
28/7/14-1/8/14

28/7-29/7:Monday
& Tuesday
Hari Raya Puasa

SEMESTER BREAK


10-13
4/8/14-8/8/14
11/8/14-15/8/14
18/8/14-22/8/14
25/8/14-29/8/14


Test 2


4. LEADING:MOBILIZING PEOPLE (cont:)
Leadership
Motivating for Performance
Teamwork
Communicating
12,13,14,15
14-15
1/9/14-5/9/14
8/9/14-12/9/14

31/8:Sunday
Merdeka Day

5.CONTROLLING:LEARNING AND CHANGING
Managerial Control
Managing Technology and Innovation
Creating and Managing Change
16,17,18
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WEEK TOPICS CHAPTERS
16-17
15/9/14-28/9/14

16/9:Tuesday
Malaysia Day

Final Exam Week



What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)?
PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of graduation.

What are Programme Outcomes (PO)?
POs are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.

Summary of Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME), Bachelor of Electrical/Electronic
Engineering (BEEE), Bachelor of Computer and Communication Engineering (BCCE), Bachelor of
Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
PEO No.
Program Educational Objectives
UNITEN produces Mechanical Engineering graduates /Electrical Engineering graduates who:
PEO1 Practicing engineers in mechanical / electrical engineering with the ability to venture into energy related business.
PEO2 Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.
PEO3 Have professional qualifications/certifications in mechanical / electrical engineering related areas.
PEO4 Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME), Bachelor of Electrical/Electronic Engineering (BEEE),
Bachelor of Computer and Communication Engineering (BCCE), Bachelor of Electrical Power
Engineering (BEPE) Programme Outcomes (PO)
PO
No.
Program Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME), Bachelor of
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (BEEE), Bachelor of Computer and Communication
Engineering (BCCE), Bachelor of Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) programmes will have
the ability to:
Statement PO Indicators
PO1
Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,
science and mechanical engineering principles in
solving complex problems.
a) Comprehend fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and mechanical
engineering principles in solving electrical
engineering problems (C1,C2)
b) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,
science and mechanical engineering principles in
solving electrical engineering problems (C3, C4)
c) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,
science and mechanical engineering principles in
solving complex problems (C5,C6)
PO2
Identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex
mechanical engineering problems.
a) Identify, formulate and solve mechanical
engineering problems (C3, C4)
b) Evaluate and synthesise the solution to complex
mechanical engineering problems (C5,C6)
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PO
No.
Program Outcomes
PO3
Design solutions for complex mechanical
engineering problems that meet specific needs with
appropriate consideration for public health and
safety, culture, society, and environment.
a) Illustrate solutions for mechanical engineering
problems with appropriate consideration for
public health and safety. (C3, C4)
b) Illustrate solutions for mechanical engineering
problems with appropriate consideration for
culture, society, and environment. (C3, C4)
c) Propose solutions for complex mechanical
engineering problems that meet specific needs
with appropriate consideration for public health
and safety, culture, society, and environment.
(C5,C6)
PO4
Conduct investigations, interpret data and provide
conclusions in investigating complex problems
related to mechanical engineering.
a) Use research methods for collecting data (C1,
C2)
b) Analyse and interpret data using engineering
principles and appropriate techniques (C3,C4)
c) Design and evaluate research methods and
results to provide conclusions for complex
engineering problems. (C5,C6)
PO5
Create appropriate techniques, select resources,
and apply modern engineering tools to execute
complex engineering activities.
a) Usage of modern tools to execute
mechanical engineering activities (P1,P2)
b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute
complex engineering activities (P3,P4)
PO6
Apply reasoning in assessing societal, health,
safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to professional engineering
practice
c) Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal and
cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to professional
engineering practice (C3, C4)
d) Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety
issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practice
(C3, C4)
PO7
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of
professional engineering solutions in environmental
contexts and the need for sustainable development.
No sub-indicator (C2,C3)
PO8
Demonstrate commitment to professional and
ethical principles.
No sub-indicator (A3)
PO9
Communicate effectively on complex engineering
activities.
a) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation (P3)
b) Communicate effectively by means of report
writing (P3)
c) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation and/or report writing on complex
engineering activities (P3)
PO10
Function effectively as an individual and in a group
with the capacity to be a leader.
No sub-indicator (A4)
PO11
Acknowledge the need for, and be able to engage in
life-long learning.
No sub-indicator (C2)
PO12
Demonstrate knowledge on project management
principles and entrepreneurship skills.
a) Demonstrate knowledge on project management
principles (C2,C3)
b) Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship
skills (C2,C3)