Cargo Management & Effective Communication (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24TAM332
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

This course will enable the students to get knowledge about cargo and its management, requirements of effective communication to deal with day to day operations.

 

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

24TAM332

 

Cargo Management & Effective Communication

(Theory)

 

CO43: Explain the cargo history. Governing rules for cargo.

CO44: Analyze the cargo rating, different weights and calculation procedures. .

CO45: Explain the cargo documentation.

CO46: Examine cargo handling, special attention to specific cargo and their handling.

CO47: Analyze role of communication in cargo management.

CO48: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching:

 

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

 

 

Quiz, Poster Presentations,

Power Point Presentations, Individual and group projects,

Open Book Test, Semester End Examination

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 

Cargo History:

Concepts and Common terms used in Cargo handling, Rules governing acceptance of Cargo

12.00
Unit II: 

Cargo Rating:

 Familiarization of Cargo Tariffs. Rounding off of the weights/Dimensions/ currencies. Chargeable weight rating-Specific commodity rates, class rates, general cargo rates, valuation charges

12.00
Unit III: 

Documentation:

 Air way bill, charges correction advice, irregularity report, cargo manifesto, cargo transfer Manifesto, documents concerning postal mails and diplomatic mails. Shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods.

12.00
Unit IV: 

Handling:

Cargo capacity of Air and Ships. Cargo needing special attention, introduction to dangerous goods regulations. Some important Cargo companies. Supply chain management:   Basic concepts, General Practices

12.00
Unit V: 

Communication:

Concept & Definitions, Forms (Oral, Written, Visual, Audio-Visual & Non-Verbal), Process & elements of communication, Mode (Keith Davis) Marketing Communication- Meaning, definition & role, Tools for marketing Communication (Advertising, Sales Promotion, Public Relations, and Publicity direct Marketing, Exhibitions) Effective Communication Plan- Identifying target audience, Determining Objectives, Designing strategy, Selection of Channels, Establishing Budget, Deciding on Media-mix

Essential Readings: 
  • Air Cargo Tariff Manuals
  • H. Koontz & Cyrill O’Donnell. Management                        
  • Harold Koontz & Heinsz Weirich. Essential of Management           
  • IATA Live Animals Regulations Manuals
  • IATA Special Mail Manual.
  • Jungle, H. Koontz. Management Theory                         
  • Peter F. Drucker. Principles of Management        
References: 

Suggested reading

  • Diwan, Parag, Advertising Management 1998.
  • L.M. Prasad, S. Chand. Principles & Practice of Management
  • Petit, L. Effective Communication.
  • Publications of World Communication Congress
  • R. D. Agarwal, Tata McGraw Hill. Organization & Management
  • R.C., Pitman. Modern Business Administration
  • Railey M., Butterworth Heinemann, Human Resource Management                     :
  • Thakur, D. Advertising, Marketing and Sales Management, 1999.
  • V.S.P. Rao, Konark Publishers Management Concepts                              :

E-Resources

 

 

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