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Management is a subcomponent of administration when administration is taken as the broader, general processes of organizing people and resources to achieve common goals. True or False?
Management is a subcomponent of administration when administration is taken as the broader, general processes of organizing people and resources to achieve common goals. True or False?
True (A)
Administration lies with managers of organizations responsible for setting strategy that guides decisions about the big picture of an organization. True or False?
Administration lies with managers of organizations responsible for setting strategy that guides decisions about the big picture of an organization. True or False?
True (A)
Empowerment is the process of disabling an individual to think, behave, take action, and control work and decision making in autonomous ways. True or False?
Empowerment is the process of disabling an individual to think, behave, take action, and control work and decision making in autonomous ways. True or False?
False (B)
First-line administration is responsible for the management of their specific work groups and the accomplishment of the actual work of the organization. True or False?
First-line administration is responsible for the management of their specific work groups and the accomplishment of the actual work of the organization. True or False?
Administration also suggests flexibility. True or False?
Administration also suggests flexibility. True or False?
In smaller organizations, one person is often both the administrator and the manager. True or False?
In smaller organizations, one person is often both the administrator and the manager. True or False?
Functional managers are responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of an area, such as accounting or marketing.
Functional managers are responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of an area, such as accounting or marketing.
Top administration managers include the majority of the management staff.
Top administration managers include the majority of the management staff.
Supervisory (team) managers are responsible for coordinating a subgroup of a particular function or a team composed of members from different parts of the organization.
Supervisory (team) managers are responsible for coordinating a subgroup of a particular function or a team composed of members from different parts of the organization.
Staff managers are responsible for the production, marketing, and sales.
Staff managers are responsible for the production, marketing, and sales.
Middle administration managers include the lowest level of management.
Middle administration managers include the lowest level of management.
Top administration managers need technical skills to do their tasks.
Top administration managers need technical skills to do their tasks.
Line managers lead a function that contributes directly to the products or services the organization creates.
Line managers lead a function that contributes directly to the products or services the organization creates.
General managers are responsible for managing a clearly identifiable producing unit.
General managers are responsible for managing a clearly identifiable producing unit.
Middle administration managers need interpersonal skills to do their tasks.
Middle administration managers need interpersonal skills to do their tasks.
Functional managers include supervisors and a head of department or unit director.
Functional managers include supervisors and a head of department or unit director.
Leadership is only a directing function, while management includes four functions (planning, organizing, directing, and control). True or False?
Leadership is only a directing function, while management includes four functions (planning, organizing, directing, and control). True or False?
Autocratic leaders allow their subordinates to participate in decision-making. True or False?
Autocratic leaders allow their subordinates to participate in decision-making. True or False?
Factors related to managers, such as their values and beliefs, do not help in detecting leader types. True or False?
Factors related to managers, such as their values and beliefs, do not help in detecting leader types. True or False?
Functional managers are not responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of a specific area. True or False?
Functional managers are not responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of a specific area. True or False?
In smaller organizations, one person is often both the administrator and the manager. True or False?
In smaller organizations, one person is often both the administrator and the manager. True or False?
Line managers lead functions that do not directly contribute to the organization's products or services. True or False?
Line managers lead functions that do not directly contribute to the organization's products or services. True or False?
Intelligence, including both mental ability and emotional intelligence, has been consistently related to leadership.
Intelligence, including both mental ability and emotional intelligence, has been consistently related to leadership.
The trait approach to leadership ignored the situation in which leadership occurred.
The trait approach to leadership ignored the situation in which leadership occurred.
High emotional intelligence (EQ) is not a significant predictor of leadership effectiveness.
High emotional intelligence (EQ) is not a significant predictor of leadership effectiveness.
Extraversion is characterized by being sociable, assertive, and energetic.
Extraversion is characterized by being sociable, assertive, and energetic.
The Big Four Models of personality traits have been linked to leadership emergence and effectiveness.
The Big Four Models of personality traits have been linked to leadership emergence and effectiveness.
The term 'emotional intelligence' was coined by a psychologist.
The term 'emotional intelligence' was coined by a psychologist.
General mental ability (IQ) has a modest relationship with a person's emergence as a leader within a group.
General mental ability (IQ) has a modest relationship with a person's emergence as a leader within a group.
Leaders with high emotional intelligence (EQ) are able to control their own emotions and understand others' emotions.
Leaders with high emotional intelligence (EQ) are able to control their own emotions and understand others' emotions.
Intelligence (IQ and EQ) is a threshold quality that matters only for entry-level management jobs.
Intelligence (IQ and EQ) is a threshold quality that matters only for entry-level management jobs.
The trait approach to leadership emphasized the situational factors influencing leadership.
The trait approach to leadership emphasized the situational factors influencing leadership.
Flashcards
Management vs. Administration
Management vs. Administration
Management focuses on the processes of organizing resources and people to meet goals, while administration is the broader strategic oversight of an organization's goals and direction.
Empowerment in Management
Empowerment in Management
Empowerment encourages independent thinking and decision-making, in contrast to disabling individuals.
Small Organization Structure
Small Organization Structure
In smaller organizations, the roles of administrator and manager may be held by the same person due to limited staff.
Functional Managers
Functional Managers
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Top Administration Managers
Top Administration Managers
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Supervisory Managers
Supervisory Managers
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Staff Managers
Staff Managers
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Middle Management Skills
Middle Management Skills
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Line Managers
Line Managers
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Leadership vs. Management
Leadership vs. Management
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Autocratic Leadership
Autocratic Leadership
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Manager's Values and Leadership
Manager's Values and Leadership
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Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
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Trait Approach to Leadership
Trait Approach to Leadership
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Personality Traits
Personality Traits
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Intelligence and Leadership
Intelligence and Leadership
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General Mental Ability (IQ)
General Mental Ability (IQ)
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Emotional Intelligence and Effectiveness
Emotional Intelligence and Effectiveness
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Study Notes
Management and Administration
- Management is a subset of administration, focusing on specific processes for organizing resources and personnel to meet goals.
- Administration involves broader strategic oversight, guiding the overarching goals and direction of an organization.
Empowerment and Administration
- Empowerment fosters independent thinking and decision-making, contrary to disabling individuals.
- Administration incorporates flexibility, adapting to changing circumstances and needs.
Management Structures
- In smaller organizations, roles of administrator and manager may be held by the same individual due to limited staff.
- Functional managers oversee efficiency and effectiveness in specific domains like accounting or marketing.
- Top administration managers form the upper management tier, guiding strategic decisions.
- Supervisory (team) managers coordinate teams across functions for project completion.
Roles and Skills in Management
- Staff managers focus on production, marketing, and sales functions.
- Middle administration managers require strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage their teams.
- Line managers directly contribute to products/services, leading essential functions.
Leadership Dynamics
- Leadership encompasses directing but is distinct from management, which includes planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.
- Autocratic leaders do not encourage subordinate participation in decision-making.
- Managers' values and beliefs can play a role in identifying various leader types.
Psychological Aspects of Leadership
- High emotional intelligence (EQ) is a strong predictor of leadership success, outweighing general mental ability (IQ).
- The trait approach to leadership often overlooks situational factors affecting leadership effectiveness.
- Personality traits, particularly extraversion, are linked to leadership emergence and impact.
- Emotional intelligence involves awareness and control of personal emotions along with understanding others' emotions.
Intelligence in Leadership
- General mental ability (IQ) correlates modestly with leadership emergence but is more critical for entry-level positions.
- Emotional intelligence is significant for predicting leadership effectiveness, contrasting with the view that intelligence is a mere entry criterion.
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Explore the distinctions between administration and management, and understand how they are often used interchangeably. Learn about the broader processes of organizing people and resources, as well as the day-to-day implementation of processes to achieve common goals.
