MBA

Paper Code: 
LAD 120
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objective of this course is to acquaint the students with communication skills, building reading, writing habits, and public speaking, work on business etiquette, and enable them to manage time productively.

6.00
Unit I: 
Knowing self and Developing a Positive Attitude.

Perceptual analysis, using mental models in problem-solving, SWOT Analysis, and Johari Window (Long term and short-term goals for upskilling).

6.00
Unit II: 
Listening, Verbal and Non-verbal communication skills, Public Speaking

Asking the right questions, Voice modulations, listening habits, Building reading habit (Fiction and Non-Fiction). Extempore, Debate, JAM sessions

6.00
Unit III: 
Written communication, Assertiveness.

Formal letter writing, e-mail writing, Netiquette, using e-mail elements, How and when to say No

6.00
Unit IV: 
Is time out of control; A war on stress

Managing time effectively, 80/20 Rule, Pomodoro Technique, time management tips for managers.
Procrastination; turning downtime into productive time
The To-Do and Not To-do list, Smart goals and career planning, getting organized, important vs. urgent, ways to avoid traps and time sinkers, creating a time management plan.

6.00
Unit V: 
Seminar/Webinar and Industry Expert Session

These will be conducted by Industry leaders as question-answer sessions and experience sharing.

Essential Readings: 
  1. David Riklan (2003), Self-Improvement the Top 101 Experts Who Help Us Improve Our Lives.
  2. Kelly McGonigal (2011), The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It.
  3. Mahadevan Ramesh and Gopalaswamy Ramesh (2010), The ACE of Soft Skills: Attitude, Communication and Etiquette for Success, Pearson publishers.
Academic Year: 
2020-21