Principles of Administration and Management

Pre-requisite: None

Course Content:
Meaning of Administration and Management. Concepts in management and administration. Introduction to standard regulations and procedures for finance, office and personnel administration in government, non-government, and business establishments.  Techniques of work planning.  Management of human resources. Control of physical assets and inventories.  Staff relations, motivation and workers’ committees. Committees and administrative communication. Agricultural Laws and Acts.

Expected Leaning Outcomes:   
At the end of the course students should be able to:

• Identify and describe the basic concepts and principles of administration and management in the context of the changing agricultural and rural development
• Demonstrate their ability to work in groups by appreciating the dynamics and norms revolving around working groups or task teams.
• Apply principles of management in problem solving and leadership
• Develop positive attitudes towards work and management or governing body