Application of management principles in university administratton: A case study of university of cape coast

Abstract

The paper discusses certain principles of management which, it is hoped, will guide newly-appointed personnel in managerial positions in carrying out their duties as leaders. The functions involved in management including planning, organizing, supervising, directing, controlling, coordinating and budgeting are briefly discussed. Other important aspects which should receive the attention of deans and heads of departments, sections and units are discussed in rather detail. Such aspects include human and public relations, delegation of authority, communication, leadership styles and management of change. Important aspects of human and public relations such as the need for the head to establish cordial relationships with people within and outside the organization are raised in the paper The importance of delegation of authority, barriers to effective delegation, and other aspects of delegation are discussed. Issues raised on leadership styles point to the need to regard each style as a sound approach to management and that the choice of settle depends on the situation or problem at hand. The need to plan for change in view. of the technological development of the modern world receives attention.