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What is defined as the organizing and carrying out of a program of activities and functions to achieve specified objectives?

  • Leadership
  • Coordination
  • Management
  • Administration (correct)

    • Which ancient civilization is noted for organizing vast enterprises such as the construction of the pyramids?

  • Mexican
  • Sumerian
  • Chinese
  • Egyptian (correct)

    • According to Owens (1998), how is administration defined?

  • The management of resources in society
  • The art of getting things done through others (correct)
  • The process of planning events for a group
  • The art of leadership in communities

    • Which of the following is true about the evolution of modern organizational management?

    <p>It evolved from earlier forms of administration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the earliest recorded administrative actions practiced by the Sumerians?

    <p>Implementation of a tax system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes administration from other organizational concepts?

    <p>It involves structured organization for achieving objectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Catholic Church have in the context of historical administration?

    <p>It had a network of clergy that was centrally administered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best characterizes the historical roots of administration?

    <p>Administration practices have existed for thousands of years across various civilizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Taylor's scientific management principles?

    <p>Maximizing production efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did Taylor advocate for replacing traditional working practices?

    <p>Scientific methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of worker management did Taylor identify as crucial for efficiency?

    <p>Matching capability and motivation to jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Taylor's principles, what role should managers play?

    <p>Planning and training workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Taylor conclude about the workers’ performance during his studies?

    <p>Certain individuals can work more efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Taylor develop through his experiments on time and motion?

    <p>Four principles of scientific management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is his first principle of scientific management?

    <p>Replace rule of thumb with scientific methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Taylor introduce time study to the Midvale plant?

    <p>At the age of 25, through personal observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of management as a group activity?

    <p>Team dynamics and group efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the nature of management?

    <p>Management is a continuous process requiring ongoing problem solving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of management primarily consists of the board of directors and chief executives?

    <p>Top level management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way is management considered pervasive?

    <p>It exists in all types of organizations and is essential for goal achievement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the level of management determine within an organization?

    <p>The chain of command and authority status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activities does management involve in a continuous process?

    <p>Identifying problems and implementing solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the middle level of management?

    <p>It acts as a bridge between top-level and lower-level management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is management necessary in organizations of all sizes?

    <p>To direct efforts towards achieving a common objective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of management according to the provided content?

    <p>Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of management focuses on receiving feedback and making necessary adjustments?

    <p>Controlling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what does planning primarily aim to achieve?

    <p>Define future goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of organizing primarily concerned with?

    <p>Providing necessary resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have scholars recently combined management functions according to the content?

    <p>Leading and Coordinating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a function of management identified in the content?

    <p>Delegating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential outcome of effective planning as per the content?

    <p>Avoiding wastages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly reflects the role of staffing in management?

    <p>Staffing is about manning the organizational structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Follett's main advocacy in management?

    <p>Balancing human relations with mechanical and operational factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Follett's approach to management differ from that of Frederick W. Taylor?

    <p>Follett integrated human psychology into management theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique perspective did Follett offer regarding organizational conflict?

    <p>Conflict can lead to innovative solutions and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Follett's view of leadership described?

    <p>A leader is someone who understands the entire organizational system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Follett's contribution to the field of conflict resolution?

    <p>She was one of the first to include conflict in management theory as a positive aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of staffing in an organization?

    <p>To put the right person in the right job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the staffing process?

    <p>Financial Forecasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the process of directing mainly involve?

    <p>Motivating and supervising subordinates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of directing involves overseeing the work of subordinates?

    <p>Supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the controlling process in management?

    <p>To ensure actions are aligned with standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of incentive can be a method of motivation in directing?

    <p>Monetary incentives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does communication in the directing process primarily facilitate?

    <p>Passage of information and understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is essential for effective manpower planning?

    <p>Estimation of manpower needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY

    • School of Business and Education
    • Educational Administration and Management
    • Notes by Dr. Nene Nderitu
    • 2024

    INTRODUCTION: DEFINATION OF KEY TERMS

    • Administration is a fundamental human endeavor, evident in ancient civilizations like Egypt (pyramids) and China (civil service).
    • Administration was practiced as an art long before becoming a formal discipline in the 20th century.
    • It involves organizing and guiding people's efforts toward a common goal.
    • Modern administration evolved from military structures.
    • Administration is the act of getting tasks accomplished through others.

    MEANING OF ADMINISTRATION

    • Administration is the process of achieving set objectives through the coordination of people and resources in an organization.
    • It encompasses planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling.
    • Essential elements of administration are defined responsibilities and tasks.

    NATURE OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

    • Educational administration is a multifaceted field drawing from various disciplines like business, military, and church administration.
    • Its goal is to enhance teaching and learning.
    • This field is concerned with the efficient use of human and material resources to achieve educational aims.
    • It also involves managing relationships and interaction amongst various stakeholders in an educational institution.

    OBJECTIVES OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

    • Providing quality education to students at an appropriate cost.
    • Ensuring the effective usage of all available resources (human, financial, and material).
    • Promoting professional ethics and development in teachers.
    • Preparing students to enter various vocations and life's activities.
    • Promoting a good scientific attitude and outlook among students.
    • Fostering the development of human talents in students and work efficiency in teachers.
    • Promoting democratic citizenship in students.
    • Mobilizing community support for education.

    NATURE OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

    • Educational administration is defined by its multi-faceted processes-planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating.
    • It encompasses various aspects from the institutional levels to the ministry of education and the community.

    EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION SCOPE

    • This covers all levels, from pre-school to tertiary education.
    • It includes formal and non-formal education.
    • The scope encompasses all management strategies like democratic approach, autocratic approach and so on.

    OBJECTIVES OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

    • Providing quality education to learners with minimum cost.
    • Equitable use of all resources.
    • Improvement in teaching methods.
    • Building a good social environment for effective teaching and learning.

    FEATURES OF MANAGEMENT/FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT

    • Planning
    • Organizing
    • Directing
    • Co-ordinating
    • Staffing
    • Controlling and Evaluation

    LEVELS OF MANAGEMENT

    • Top Level
    • Middle Level
    • Lower Level

    ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTIONS

    • Deciding on the objectives of the institution
    • Planning academic and co-curricular activities
    • Preparing schedules for activities
    • Delegating duties and responsibilities
    • Developing and organizing curricula/co-curricular programs
    • Directing and motivating staff members
    • Coordinating by efforts of people to reach a goal
    • Controlling the staff
    • Conducting regular reviews on progress, successes and failures of the institution
    • Taking action about staff development
    • Maintaining discipline and order in the institution, and managing materials.
    • Managing financial resources
    • Maintaining proper records and relationships within the institution

    MANAGEMENT THEORIES

    • Scientific Management.
    • Administrative Management.
    • Bureaucratic Management.
    • Human Relations.

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    Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of administration and the historical context of organizational management. This quiz covers definitions, ancient civilizations, and the role of institutions in administration. Dive into the evolution of management practices and their roots.

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