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The objective of this course is to impart the knowledge of organization theory. It also gives the glimpse of the theoretical development of organization.

Contents

1. Organization
   • Concept and Types of organization
   • Bases of organization
   • Organizational goals
2. Management
   • Concept
   • Functions such as planning, organizing, coordinating, leadership, Controlling
3. Structure of Organizations
   • Line and staff agency
   • Pyramid shape, Bell shape, Flat shape, Matrix structure
4. Authority and Power
   • Traditional authority
   • Charismatic authority
   • Legal rational authority
5. Theories of Organizations
   • Scientific management theory
   • Administrative theory
   • Bureaucratic theory
   • Human relation theory
   • Behavioral theory
   • System theory
   • Contingency theory

References

• Allen, Louis A. (1958). Management Organization.New Delhi:McGrawhill Kogakusha LTD.
• Chopra, R.K. (2013). Office Organization and Management. New Delhi: Himalaya Publishing House.
• Donnely, James, Gibson, James L. 7 Ivancevich John M. (1992). Fundamentals of Management. America: Richard D Irwin Inic.
• Jones, Gareth R. (2007). Organizational Theory, Design and Change. India:Dorling Kindersley Private Ltd.
• Kast, Fremont E/ Rosenzweig, James E. (1985. Organization and Management:A System and Contingency Approach. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company.
• Kontz, Harold, O’Donnell, Cyril & Weihrich, Heinz (1980). Management, Tokyo: McGraw_hill Kogakusha Ltd.
• Mookerjee, S.S. (1981). Organization and Management. Delhi:Surjeet Publications.
• Pant, Prem Raj (2014). Principles of Management. Kathmandu: Buddha Academic Publishers and Distributors.
• Quible, Zanee K. (2011). Administrative Office Management: An introduction. New Delhi: PHL Learning Pivate Limited.
• Robbins, Stephen P. & Mathew, Mary (2013). Organization Theory. India: Dorling Kindersley.