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In a sole proprietorship, the owner's responsibility includes managing the company's activities.
In a sole proprietorship, the owner's responsibility includes managing the company's activities.
True
The minimum number of members required for a board of directors is five.
The minimum number of members required for a board of directors is five.
False
Efficiency in management is defined as achieving organizational goals effectively.
Efficiency in management is defined as achieving organizational goals effectively.
False
Middle managers are positioned between first-line managers and top-level executives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Effective human resource management can lead to higher employee productivity.
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Feedforward control occurs after a work activity has been completed.
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.
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.
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.
Transactional leaders are known for their ability to inspire significant change.
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Decentralization is a characteristic of organic organizations.
Decentralization is a characteristic of organic organizations.
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Training and development is an unplanned effort within the human resource management process.
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.
Management focuses primarily on changing current commitments to meet new conditions.
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High formalization is a characteristic of organic organizations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A spokesperson in management is responsible for conveying relevant information to others within the organization.
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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.
- Interpersonal roles: Human interaction-focused.
Management Functions
- Planning: Setting goals, strategies, and plans for activities. Planning reduces uncertainty and minimizes waste.
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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.
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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.
