Second Semester · BCA 156
Principles of Management Notes
A dedicated BCA World study page for this subject, aligned to the TU BCA 2025 curriculum units.
How to study this subject
For each unit, learn the definition, understand the process, practise one example, and finish by explaining the concept in your own words. Use the model questions after completing the unit notes.
Unit-by-unit notes
01
Management concepts, functions, and organisational environments
Revise the definition, components, workflow, common examples, and practical use of management concepts, functions, and organisational environments. Relate it to a small problem or case study from Principles of Management.
- Define the key terms and identify the main components.
- Draw or describe the workflow, architecture, formula, or process where relevant.
- Connect the idea to a practical BCA example and revise common advantages or limitations.
02
Planning, decision-making, and strategic management
Revise the definition, components, workflow, common examples, and practical use of planning, decision-making, and strategic management. Relate it to a small problem or case study from Principles of Management.
- Define the key terms and identify the main components.
- Draw or describe the workflow, architecture, formula, or process where relevant.
- Connect the idea to a practical BCA example and revise common advantages or limitations.
03
Organising, staffing, leadership, motivation, and teams
Revise the definition, components, workflow, common examples, and practical use of organising, staffing, leadership, motivation, and teams. Relate it to a small problem or case study from Principles of Management.
- Define the key terms and identify the main components.
- Draw or describe the workflow, architecture, formula, or process where relevant.
- Connect the idea to a practical BCA example and revise common advantages or limitations.
04
Communication, coordination, control, and change management
Revise the definition, components, workflow, common examples, and practical use of communication, coordination, control, and change management. Relate it to a small problem or case study from Principles of Management.
- Define the key terms and identify the main components.
- Draw or describe the workflow, architecture, formula, or process where relevant.
- Connect the idea to a practical BCA example and revise common advantages or limitations.
05
Entrepreneurship, innovation, and management in technology organisations
Revise the definition, components, workflow, common examples, and practical use of entrepreneurship, innovation, and management in technology organisations. Relate it to a small problem or case study from Principles of Management.
- Define the key terms and identify the main components.
- Draw or describe the workflow, architecture, formula, or process where relevant.
- Connect the idea to a practical BCA example and revise common advantages or limitations.
Model questions for BCA 156
Short answerDefine management concepts, functions, and organisational environments and mention two important uses.
Define management concepts, functions, and organisational environments and mention two important uses. Answer using a definition, structured explanation, relevant example, and conclusion.
Long answerExplain planning, decision-making, and strategic management with a suitable diagram, example, or step-by-step method.
Explain planning, decision-making, and strategic management with a suitable diagram, example, or step-by-step method. Answer using a definition, structured explanation, relevant example, and conclusion.
Practical / applicationApply organising, staffing, leadership, motivation, and teams to solve a small Principles of Management problem. State your assumptions and conclusion.
Apply organising, staffing, leadership, motivation, and teams to solve a small Principles of Management problem. State your assumptions and conclusion. Answer using a definition, structured explanation, relevant example, and conclusion.