Module 1: Introduction to Management

Defining Management and the Efficiency-Effectiveness Paradox00:00:00

Introduces the course goals, defining management as the process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources. It distinguishes between efficiency (doing things right) and effectiveness (doing the right things), emphasizing the constant tension between them in HR practice.

Management Levels, Roles, and Required Skills00:03:29

Discusses the three levels of management (top, middle, and first-line) and utilizes Mintzberg's roles (interpersonal, informational, and decisional) alongside Katz's skill framework (conceptual, human, and technical) to categorize managerial demands.

The Four Functions of Management in HR00:06:15

Details the four core management functions—planning, organizing, leading, and controlling—and demonstrates how these apply to daily HR tasks like succession planning, job descriptions, employee motivation, and performance monitoring.

Historical Perspectives and Theory X vs. Theory Y00:07:34

Outlines the evolution of management thought through the classical, behavioral, and contemporary schools. It highlights the impact of Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y assumptions on how managers view human potential and design organizational policy.

Management in the Philippine Context00:09:44

Examines how Filipino cultural values such as pakikisama, utang na loob, hiya, and malasakit influence the application of management theories, arguing that effective HR requires both scientific knowledge and cultural intelligence.