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In a sole proprietorship, the owner's responsibility includes managing the company's activities.

True (A)

The minimum number of members required for a board of directors is five.

False (B)

Efficiency in management is defined as achieving organizational goals effectively.

False (B)

Middle managers are positioned between first-line managers and top-level executives.

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The board of directors may consist of only internal members such as CEOs and managers.

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The CEO, also known as Chief Executive Officer, is a term commonly used in the United States.

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The primary role of the board of directors is to manage day-to-day operations of the company.

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First-line managers are responsible for managing the work of non-managerial employees.

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A mechanistic organization is characterized by a free flow of information.

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Effective human resource management can lead to higher employee productivity.

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Feedforward control occurs after a work activity has been completed.

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A laissez-faire leader involves employees in the decision-making process.

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The process of performance appraisal includes providing feedback to employees.

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Transactional leaders are known for their ability to inspire significant change.

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Decentralization is a characteristic of organic organizations.

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Training and development is an unplanned effort within the human resource management process.

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Management focuses primarily on changing current commitments to meet new conditions.

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High formalization is a characteristic of organic organizations.

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Top managers are responsible for making organization-wide decisions and establishing the strategy and goals that affect the entire organization.

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Functional managers are responsible for overseeing multiple departments that perform different functions.

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Interpersonal skills are the cognitive ability to see the organization as a whole system.

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The leader role in management involves ceremonial duties such as attending ribbon-cutting ceremonies.

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Planning reduces uncertainty by forcing managers to look ahead and anticipate changes.

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Centralization refers to the distribution of decision-making authority among various levels within an organization.

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Work specialization leads to higher productivity and efficiency, but can also result in overspecialization and employee dissatisfaction.

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A key characteristic of effective goals is that they should be vague and not time-specific.

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Departmentalization is used to group jobs together so work gets done in a coordinated way.

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The chain of command clarifies who reports to whom within an organization.

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The span of control refers to the extent of job formalization in an organization.

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Formalization involves the degree to which employee behavior is guided by rules and procedures.

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Decentralization allows lower-level employees to have minimal input into decision-making processes.

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A spokesperson in management is responsible for conveying relevant information to others within the organization.

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Flashcards

Management

The process of coordinating and overseeing the work of others to achieve organizational goals.

Administrative Body

The owners of a company are responsible for appointing individuals or a body to oversee its management and operations.

Board of Directors

A group of individuals responsible for ensuring the company is managed effectively and in the best interests of the owners.

CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

The highest-level decision-maker in a company, responsible for overall strategy and leadership.

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Efficiency

Achieving the most output with the least amount of resources or inputs.

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Effectiveness

Completing work activities that lead to achieving organizational goals.

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First-Line Managers

Managers who directly supervise non-managerial employees.

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Middle Managers

Managers who bridge the gap between first-line managers and top management, responsible for translating strategy into action.

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Mechanistic Organization

An organizational structure characterized by rigid rules, clear hierarchy, and centralized decision-making.

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Organic Organization

An organizational structure known for flexibility, adaptability, and decentralized decision-making.

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Recruitment

The process of attracting and retaining qualified individuals to fill organizational roles.

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Selection

The process of assessing and choosing the most suitable candidate for a position.

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Training and Development

A planned process to help employees develop job-related skills and knowledge.

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Performance Appraisal

The process of evaluating employees' performance against set standards.

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Autocratic Leadership

A leadership style where the leader makes all decisions and dictates how work is done.

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Democratic Leadership

A leadership style where the leader involves employees in decision-making and encourages participation.

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Laissez-Faire Leadership

A leadership style where the leader gives employees complete autonomy and minimal direction.

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Transformational Leadership

A leadership style that inspires and motivates followers to achieve organizational goals through shared vision, trust, and empowerment.

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Functional Manager

Managers who oversee a functional area like finance, marketing, or production.

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General Manager

Managers in charge of departments that work together to produce or sell a product, serving a specific market.

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Technical Skills

The ability to use specific knowledge and techniques to perform job tasks effectively.

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Interpersonal Skills

The capacity to work effectively with others, both individually and in a group.

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Conceptual Skills

The ability to see the organization as a whole and understand the relationships between its parts.

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Figurehead Role

Managers act as representatives of their organization, attending events and engaging with stakeholders.

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Leader Role

Managers guide, motivate, and train employees.

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Liaison Role

Managers connect individuals, groups, or organizations, facilitating communication and coordination.

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Monitor Role

Managers actively seek out information that may be valuable to their decision-making.

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Disseminator Role

Managers share relevant information with others in the workplace.

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Spokesperson Role

Managers formally communicate information to people outside their unit or organization.

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Entrepreneur Role

Managers proactively initiate change and seek new opportunities to improve.

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Disturbance Handler Role

Managers handle unexpected or challenging situations, resolving conflicts and crises.

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Resource Allocator Role

Managers allocate resources like budget, time, and personnel strategically.

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Negotiator Role

Managers negotiate with other groups or organizations on behalf of their company.

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Study Notes

Business Administrators and Managers

  • Management is crucial in all organizations, regardless of size, location, or work area.
  • Company owners determine management structure.
  • Sole proprietorships: Owner manages the business. Larger companies: Administrative body (individual(s)/entity/board) manages.
  • Board of Directors' role: guide policy, manage operations, and facilitate communication with owners.
  • Listed company boards are elected by shareholders.
  • Minimum board size: three members. Board members can be internal (executive) or external (non-executive).
  • Board appoints a chairman, vice-chairperson(s), and secretary.
  • Decision-making authority often concentrated in a CEO (or equivalent title – e.g., director ejecutivo in Spain).

The Nature of the Manager's Job

  • Managers coordinate and supervise others, achieving organizational goals.
  • Efficiency: maximizing output with minimal resources.
  • Effectiveness: achieving organizational goals through the right activities.
  • Manager types (based on hierarchy):
    • First-line managers: Supervise non-managerial employees.
    • Middle managers: Translate organizational strategy into action. (e.g., regional manager, store manager)
    • Top managers: Make broad decisions, define strategy, and set organization-wide goals. (e.g., president, executive vice president)
  • Manager types (based on scope):
    • Functional managers: Manage a department with a single function (finance, marketing, etc.). (e.g., sales manager, finance manager)
    • General managers: Manage multiple departments to achieve a common goal (product/market). (e.g., regional manager, CEO)
  • Katz's managerial skills:
    • Technical skills: Expertise specific to the job.
    • Interpersonal skills: Ability to interact effectively with others.
    • Conceptual skills: Ability to see the entire organization and its parts, think strategically, and solve complex problems.
  • Mintzberg's managerial roles:
    • Interpersonal roles: Human interaction-focused.
      • Figurehead: Ceremonial duties.
      • Leader: Guides and motivates employees.
      • Liaison: Connects different people/groups.
    • Informational roles: Information-processing-focused.
      • Monitor: Actively seeks relevant information.
      • Disseminator: Shares information within the company.
      • Spokesperson: Shares information externally.
    • Decisional roles: Decisions-focused.
      • Entrepreneur: Initiates change.
      • Disturbance handler: Solves problems.
      • Resource allocator: Distributes resources.
      • Negotiator: Represents the company in negotiations.

Management Functions

  • Planning: Setting goals, strategies, and plans for activities. Planning reduces uncertainty and minimizes waste.
  • Organizing: Structuring work to achieve goals.
    • Types of Organizational Structures -Mechanistic organization :Rigid and tightly controlled. -Organic organization : Highly adaptive and flexible.
  • Leading: Guiding people to achieve goals.
  • Controlling: Monitoring and adjusting performance.
    • Control types: Feedforward, concurrent, feedback.

Management Function: Planning

  • Planning benefits: Direction, reduced uncertainty, waste reduction, goal setting for control.
  • Plan types:
    • Breadth: Strategic vs. Operational
    • Time frame: Long-term vs. Short-term
    • Specificity: Directional vs. Specific
    • Frequency of Use: Single-use vs. Standing
  • Goal characteristics: Specific, measurable, linked to rewards, challenging but realistic, time-bound, covering key areas.

Management Function: Organizing

  • Organizational structure: Formal arrangement of jobs, visually represented by organizational charts.
  • Key organizational elements:
    • Work specialization (division of labor)
    • Departmentalization (grouping jobs)
    • Chain of command (authority lines)
    • Span of control (number of employees per manager)
    • Centralization/Decentralization (decision-making level)
    • Formalization (degree of standardization)
  • Departmentalization types: Functional, geographical, product, process, customer.

Human Resource Management

  • HR management: Utilizing employees effectively to achieve organizational goals.
  • HR process: Recruitment, decruitment, selection, orientation, training, performance appraisal, compensation.

Management Function: Controlling

  • Control types: feedforward, concurrent, feedback
  • Control process: Measure performance, compare to standards, take corrective action.

Leadership

  • Leadership: Influencing others to achieve organizational goals.
  • Leadership styles: Autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire.
  • Management vs. Leadership: - Managers focus on organization structure, stability, and efficiency. Leaders focus on people, visions, and change.
  • Transactional vs transformational leadership: - Transactional leaders focus on current needs: rewards, tasks. -Transformational leaders focus on motivation/inspiration, creating change

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Test your knowledge on the roles and structures within business management and administration. This quiz covers the essentials of management hierarchy, the function of boards of directors, and the nature of a manager's job. Perfect for aspiring business leaders and students in management courses.

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