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Which of the following scenarios BEST exemplifies the concept of 'coordinating' in a business setting?
Which of the following scenarios BEST exemplifies the concept of 'coordinating' in a business setting?
- The HR department hires new employees without informing the other departments.
- The production department informs the finance department to order more raw materials before running out. (correct)
- The marketing team independently launches a new advertising campaign.
- The sales team sets individual targets without consulting other departments.
A manager notices a decline in employee morale and implements a new bonus structure. Which management function is the manager primarily applying?
A manager notices a decline in employee morale and implements a new bonus structure. Which management function is the manager primarily applying?
- Coordinating
- Communicating
- Motivating (correct)
- Delegating
What is the MOST effective way for a manager to ensure good communication within their team?
What is the MOST effective way for a manager to ensure good communication within their team?
- Relying solely on informal conversations to disseminate information.
- Holding weekly meetings to update employees on company progress and allowing for questions and feedback. (correct)
- Posting notices on a bulletin board without further discussion.
- Sending out a company-wide email once a month.
In a manufacturing plant, the assembly line stops because a critical component is missing. Which management function has MOST likely failed?
In a manufacturing plant, the assembly line stops because a critical component is missing. Which management function has MOST likely failed?
A company is undergoing significant restructuring. Which communication strategy would be MOST beneficial for maintaining employee productivity and morale?
A company is undergoing significant restructuring. Which communication strategy would be MOST beneficial for maintaining employee productivity and morale?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of coordinating different departments within an organization?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of coordinating different departments within an organization?
Which managerial action BEST demonstrates 'motivating' employees?
Which managerial action BEST demonstrates 'motivating' employees?
A company aims to improve its customer service. Which initiative would MOST effectively enhance communication to achieve this goal?
A company aims to improve its customer service. Which initiative would MOST effectively enhance communication to achieve this goal?
A project team is consistently missing deadlines. Which action by the project manager would BEST address the issue from a 'motivating' perspective?
A project team is consistently missing deadlines. Which action by the project manager would BEST address the issue from a 'motivating' perspective?
How does effective communication contribute to successful 'coordination' within a team?
How does effective communication contribute to successful 'coordination' within a team?
Flashcards
Coordinating
Coordinating
Ensuring all departments and groups work in sync and in harmony to achieve the goals of the organization.
Motivating
Motivating
Encouraging and inspiring employees to give their best.
Communicating
Communicating
The giving and receiving of information between managers and employees so that everyone knows what they need to.
Study Notes
- Coordination ensures all departments and groups work in sync and in harmony to achieve organizational goals.
- An example is the Production Department informing the Finance Department to order more wax materials before running out.
- An example is the Production Department informing the Human Resources Department if they need more employees because they have many customers
- Motivating involves encouraging and inspiring employees to give their best.
- Motivation is a process that influences workers to take the right actions to complete tasks.
- Communicating is the giving and receiving of information between managers and employees so that everyone knows what they need to do.
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