“Fundamentals of AgriBusiness Management” introduces modern management sciences applied to agriculture and allied input/output enterprises. The course covers the scope and distinct characteristics of agribusiness, small business operations, core management functions (planning, organizing, directing, controlling), production and operations management, materials and inventory management, agribusiness marketing strategies, personnel management, financial statement evaluation, Management Information Systems (MIS), and government supportive schemes.
Topics Covered
- Agribusiness – Meaning, Definition, Scope, and Characteristics of the Agribusiness Sector
- Small Business – Importance, Characteristics, and Problems of Small Business in India
- Management – Definitions, Principles of Management, and Managerial Functions
- Planning – Concept, Steps in Planning, Types of Plans, and Strategic Decision-Making
- Organizing – Organizational Structure, Span of Control, and Delegation of Authority
- Directing – Motivation Theories, Leadership Styles, and Organizational Communication
- Controlling – Concept, Process, Techniques of Control, and Budgetary Control
- Production Management – Plant Location, Layout, Quality Control, and Operational Standards
- Materials Management – Purchasing Procedures, Inventory Control, and EOQ Model
- Marketing Management in Agribusiness – Marketing Mix (4Ps), Segmentation, and Distribution
- Personnel Management – Recruitment, Selection, Training, and Performance Appraisal
- Financial Management – Working Capital, Capital Structure, and Sources of Agribusiness Finance
- Management Information Systems (MIS) – Design, Database Management, and Enterprise Applications
- Government Policies, Support Programmes, and Statutory Regulations for Agribusiness
- Agri-Input Marketing and Agro-Processing Industrial Opportunities
File Details
| Title | Fundamentals of AgriBusiness Management |
| File Name | AECO341 – Fundamentals of AgriBusiness Management.pdf |
| File Type | PDF Document (.pdf) |
| File Size | 2.39 MB |
| Total Pages | 102 Pages |