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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?

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

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What characteristic distinguishes administration from other organizational concepts?

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

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Which statement best characterizes the historical roots of administration?

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

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What method did Taylor advocate for replacing traditional working practices?

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

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

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

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

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What is his first principle of scientific management?

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How did Taylor introduce time study to the Midvale plant?

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

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Which statement best describes the nature of management?

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

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In what way is management considered pervasive?

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What does the level of management determine within an organization?

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What activities does management involve in a continuous process?

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

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Why is management necessary in organizations of all sizes?

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

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

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

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What is the process of organizing primarily concerned with?

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

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

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

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Which statement correctly reflects the role of staffing in management?

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What was Follett's main advocacy in management?

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

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What unique perspective did Follett offer regarding organizational conflict?

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How is Follett's view of leadership described?

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

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What is the primary purpose of staffing in an organization?

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

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What does the process of directing mainly involve?

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Which element of directing involves overseeing the work of subordinates?

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

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

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What does communication in the directing process primarily facilitate?

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Flashcards

Educational Administration: Meaning

Organizing and carrying out activities to reach specific goals within an educational setting.

Administration definition (general):

Arranging and executing planned activities to accomplish stated objectives.

Administration: History

Administration has existed for thousands of years, even before being a formal field of study.

Administration origins

Early forms of administration arose from organized human cooperation, particularly from early military models.

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Administration as an art

Administration existed long before becoming a formal discipline, focusing on getting the desired results.

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Early example of administration

The construction of the pyramids or early Chinese civil service represented practical administration to accomplish extensive projects.

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Administration through others

Effective administration involves utilizing others' efforts to achieve a common goal.

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Owens' definition of Administration

Getting things done through others in an organization.

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Management's role

Management integrates human, physical, and financial resources to achieve organizational goals, ensuring harmony among these elements.

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Continuous Management

Management is an ongoing process that involves continuous problem-solving and adapting to achieve goals.

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Management pervasiveness

Management is essential in all organizations, regardless of their type (business, social, etc.), guiding efforts toward shared objectives.

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Group Activity in Management

Management primarily emphasizes group effort, not just individual contributions, to achieve predefined goals.

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Levels of Management

Different managerial positions in an organization, categorized as top, middle, and low/first-line, each with specific responsibilities and levels of authority.

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Top Level Management

The highest level of management, typically including board members, CEOs, and managing directors.

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Middle Level Management

Managerial positions between top and low levels, requiring execution of plans and guiding lower-level managers.

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Lower Level Management

Supervisory or first-line managers who oversee and guide operative employees, ensuring smooth daily operations.

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Staffing: What's its core purpose?

Staffing aims to place the right person in the right job, ensuring a good fit between skillsets and responsibilities.

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What are the key staffing functions?

Staffing involves planning, recruitment, selection, training, development, compensation, performance evaluation, promotions, and transfers.

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What is Directing?

Directing is the active process of guiding and motivating employees to achieve organizational goals.

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What are the elements of Directing?

Directing comprises Supervision, Motivation, Leadership, and Communication.

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What is Supervision?

Supervision involves overseeing and directing the work of subordinates by their superiors.

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What is Motivation?

Motivation involves inspiring and encouraging employees to work diligently and effectively.

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What is Leadership?

Leadership involves guiding and influencing subordinates to work towards shared goals.

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What is the role of Communication in Directing?

Communication facilitates the exchange of information, ideas, and feedback between individuals and groups within the organization.

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Follett's Management Emphasis

Follett believed that management should focus equally on human relationships and operational efficiency, unlike the 'scientific management' approach that prioritized efficiency over human needs.

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Follett's View on Conflict

Follett saw conflict not as a problem to be avoided, but as an opportunity for creativity and innovation. She believed that through constructive conflict, people can generate better solutions.

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Reciprocity in Organizations

Follett promoted the idea of reciprocity, where all parties in an organization, from management to workers, have mutual responsibilities and benefits.

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Follett's Holistic View of Leadership

Follett viewed leadership not just as a position, but as a way of thinking that involves understanding the "whole" picture, rather than just focusing on details.

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Follett's Legacy

Follett is considered a pioneer in management theory for her emphasis on human relationships, conflict resolution, and holistic leadership.

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Scientific Management

A management theory focusing on improving workplace efficiency by using scientific methods to study and optimize tasks.

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Taylorism

Another name for the principles of scientific management developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor, aiming to increase productivity through efficiency.

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Time and Motion Studies

Analyzing the steps involved in a task, timing each step, and finding ways to eliminate wasted time and motion to increase efficiency.

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Rule of Thumb

Traditionally relying on informal experience and common sense instead of systematic analysis for work methods.

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Matching Workers to Jobs

Selecting and assigning workers to tasks based on their skills and motivation to ensure efficient performance.

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Worker Performance Monitoring

Observing and guiding workers to ensure they are using the most efficient methods and following instructions.

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Manager's Role in Scientific Management

Managers plan, train, and supervise workers, freeing workers to focus on efficiently completing their tasks.

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Efficiency and Selecting the Right People

Finding the most efficient workers is crucial for overall workplace efficiency, according to Taylor's principles.

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Fayol's Management Functions

Fayol identified five primary management functions: planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling. These functions are essential for achieving organizational goals.

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Planning in Management

Planning is the foundational management function that involves setting goals, strategizing actions, and determining resources needed to achieve desired outcomes.

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Organizing in Management

Organizing is the process of structuring resources (human, financial, physical) to enable efficient operations and achieve organizational goals.

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Commanding in Management

Commanding involves giving clear directions, assigning responsibilities, and motivating individuals to execute tasks effectively.

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Coordinating in Management

Coordinating ensures that all tasks and activities align to achieve common goals, preventing conflicts and maximizing efficiency.

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Controlling in Management

Controlling involves monitoring progress, identifying deviations, and making adjustments to stay on track towards achieving desired outcomes.

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Leading Function

Modern management concepts combine the directing and coordinating functions into a single 'leading' function, focusing on managing and motivating people effectively.

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Staffing in Management

Staffing is the process of hiring and managing personnel to ensure the organization has the right people in the right roles to achieve its goals.

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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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