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Most Editors have had little ______ training. We got our jobs because we are good at something else – reporting – copy editing – photography. Then one day we become managers and we’re asked to master an entirely different discipline ……. Edward D. Miller – Newsroom Leadership Group So what does ______ mean. “ It is the process of achieving organizational goal through people” In more details: “It is the process of planning, organizing, influencing and controlling to accomplish organizational goals through the coordinated use of human and material resources” ⦿ Evolution of ______ thought: Different schools of ______ started by the 20th century. It was necessitated by the emergence of large business organizations However ______ is not a modern practice, the Egyptians built huge pyramids; the Romans constructed roads; and the Chinese built a 1500 mile wall.
Most Editors have had little ______ training. We got our jobs because we are good at something else – reporting – copy editing – photography. Then one day we become managers and we’re asked to master an entirely different discipline ……. Edward D. Miller – Newsroom Leadership Group So what does ______ mean. “ It is the process of achieving organizational goal through people” In more details: “It is the process of planning, organizing, influencing and controlling to accomplish organizational goals through the coordinated use of human and material resources” ⦿ Evolution of ______ thought: Different schools of ______ started by the 20th century. It was necessitated by the emergence of large business organizations However ______ is not a modern practice, the Egyptians built huge pyramids; the Romans constructed roads; and the Chinese built a 1500 mile wall.
management
It is the process of achieving organizational goal through ______
It is the process of achieving organizational goal through ______
people
It is the process of planning, organizing, influencing and controlling to accomplish organizational goals through the coordinated use of ______ and material resources
It is the process of planning, organizing, influencing and controlling to accomplish organizational goals through the coordinated use of ______ and material resources
human
Different schools of ______ started by the 20th century
Different schools of ______ started by the 20th century
The classical school embraces three separate but related approaches to ______
The classical school embraces three separate but related approaches to ______
The classical school focused on increasing employee productivity and focused on four basic principles: Systematic analysis of each job to find the most effective and efficient way of performing it, Use a scientific method to select the employees best suited to do the job, Appropriate employee training and education, Responsibility allocated almost equally between managers and workers with the decision making in the hands of ______
The classical school focused on increasing employee productivity and focused on four basic principles: Systematic analysis of each job to find the most effective and efficient way of performing it, Use a scientific method to select the employees best suited to do the job, Appropriate employee training and education, Responsibility allocated almost equally between managers and workers with the decision making in the hands of ______
The person associated mostly with scientific management is Fredrick W. Taylor, a mechanical engineer. Taylor believed that economic incentives were the best motivators; workers would cooperate if higher wages accompanied higher ______
The person associated mostly with scientific management is Fredrick W. Taylor, a mechanical engineer. Taylor believed that economic incentives were the best motivators; workers would cooperate if higher wages accompanied higher ______
The person associated with administrative management is the French Henry Fayol. Instead of focusing on workers and ways to improve their productivity, Fayol considered the total organization with a view to make it more effective and efficient. He was the first person to set the functions of management and called them managerial activities. These included: Planning, ______, Commanding, Coordinating, Controlling
The person associated with administrative management is the French Henry Fayol. Instead of focusing on workers and ways to improve their productivity, Fayol considered the total organization with a view to make it more effective and efficient. He was the first person to set the functions of management and called them managerial activities. These included: Planning, ______, Commanding, Coordinating, Controlling
The German sociologist Max Weber worked on the kind of structure that would enable the organization to perform at the highest efficiency. For him elements of success included; Division of labor, A clearly defined hierarchy of authority, Selection of members on the basis of their technical qualifications, Promotions based on seniority or achievements, Strict and systematic discipline and control, Separation of ownership and ______
The German sociologist Max Weber worked on the kind of structure that would enable the organization to perform at the highest efficiency. For him elements of success included; Division of labor, A clearly defined hierarchy of authority, Selection of members on the basis of their technical qualifications, Promotions based on seniority or achievements, Strict and systematic discipline and control, Separation of ownership and ______
The behavioral approach focuses on the human relations. “As employees work towards the accomplishment of the organization’s objectives, they have to be able to satisfy their own ______”
The behavioral approach focuses on the human relations. “As employees work towards the accomplishment of the organization’s objectives, they have to be able to satisfy their own ______”
The classical school embraces three separate but related approaches to ______
The classical school embraces three separate but related approaches to ______
The person associated mostly with scientific management is Fredrick W. Taylor, a mechanical engineer. Taylor believed that economic incentives were the best motivators; workers would cooperate if higher wages accompanied higher ______
The person associated mostly with scientific management is Fredrick W. Taylor, a mechanical engineer. Taylor believed that economic incentives were the best motivators; workers would cooperate if higher wages accompanied higher ______
The behavioral approach focuses on the human relations. “As employees work towards the accomplishment of the organization’s objectives, they have to be able to satisfy their own ______”
The behavioral approach focuses on the human relations. “As employees work towards the accomplishment of the organization’s objectives, they have to be able to satisfy their own ______”
The German sociologist Max Weber worked on the kind of structure that would enable the organization to perform at the highest efficiency. For him elements of success included; Division of labor, A clearly defined hierarchy of authority, Selection of members on the basis of their technical qualifications, Promotions based on seniority or achievements, Strict and systematic discipline and control, Separation of ownership and ______
The German sociologist Max Weber worked on the kind of structure that would enable the organization to perform at the highest efficiency. For him elements of success included; Division of labor, A clearly defined hierarchy of authority, Selection of members on the basis of their technical qualifications, Promotions based on seniority or achievements, Strict and systematic discipline and control, Separation of ownership and ______
The classical school embraces three separate but related approaches to ______
The classical school embraces three separate but related approaches to ______
The person associated mostly with scientific management is Fredrick W. Taylor, a mechanical engineer. Taylor believed that economic incentives were the best motivators; workers would cooperate if higher wages accompanied higher ______
The person associated mostly with scientific management is Fredrick W. Taylor, a mechanical engineer. Taylor believed that economic incentives were the best motivators; workers would cooperate if higher wages accompanied higher ______
Different schools of ______ started by the 20th century
Different schools of ______ started by the 20th century
Most Editors have had little ______ training. We got our jobs because we are good at something else – reporting – copy editing – photography. Then one day we become managers and we’re asked to master an entirely different discipline ……. Edward D. Miller – Newsroom Leadership Group So what does ______ mean.
Most Editors have had little ______ training. We got our jobs because we are good at something else – reporting – copy editing – photography. Then one day we become managers and we’re asked to master an entirely different discipline ……. Edward D. Miller – Newsroom Leadership Group So what does ______ mean.
Evolution of ______ thought: Different schools of ______ started by the 20th century. It was necessitated by the emergence of large business organizations However ______ is not a modern practice, the Egyptians built huge pyramids; the Romans constructed roads; and the Chinese built a 1500 mile wall.
Evolution of ______ thought: Different schools of ______ started by the 20th century. It was necessitated by the emergence of large business organizations However ______ is not a modern practice, the Egyptians built huge pyramids; the Romans constructed roads; and the Chinese built a 1500 mile wall.
It is the process of achieving organizational goal through ______
It is the process of achieving organizational goal through ______
It is the process of planning, organizing, influencing and controlling to accomplish organizational goals through the coordinated use of ______ and material resources
It is the process of planning, organizing, influencing and controlling to accomplish organizational goals through the coordinated use of ______ and material resources
The person associated with administrative management is the French Henry Fayol. Instead of focusing on workers and ways to improve their productivity, Fayol considered the total organization with a view to make it more effective and efficient. He was the first person to set the functions of management and called them managerial activities. These included: Planning, ______, Commanding, Coordinating, Controlling
The person associated with administrative management is the French Henry Fayol. Instead of focusing on workers and ways to improve their productivity, Fayol considered the total organization with a view to make it more effective and efficient. He was the first person to set the functions of management and called them managerial activities. These included: Planning, ______, Commanding, Coordinating, Controlling
The behavioral approach focuses on the human relations. “As employees work towards the accomplishment of the organization’s objectives, they have to be able to satisfy their own ______
The behavioral approach focuses on the human relations. “As employees work towards the accomplishment of the organization’s objectives, they have to be able to satisfy their own ______
Scientific management focused on increasing employee productivity and focused on four basic principles: Systematic analysis of each job to find the most effective and efficient way of performing it, Use a scientific method to select the employees best suited to do the job, Appropriate employee training and education, Responsibility allocated almost equally between managers and workers with the decision making in the hands of ______
Scientific management focused on increasing employee productivity and focused on four basic principles: Systematic analysis of each job to find the most effective and efficient way of performing it, Use a scientific method to select the employees best suited to do the job, Appropriate employee training and education, Responsibility allocated almost equally between managers and workers with the decision making in the hands of ______
The German sociologist Max Weber worked on the kind of structure that would enable the organization to perform at the highest efficiency. For him elements of success included; Division of labor, A clearly defined hierarchy of authority, Selection of members on the basis of their technical qualifications, Promotions based on seniority or achievements, Strict and systematic discipline and control, Separation of ownership and ______
The German sociologist Max Weber worked on the kind of structure that would enable the organization to perform at the highest efficiency. For him elements of success included; Division of labor, A clearly defined hierarchy of authority, Selection of members on the basis of their technical qualifications, Promotions based on seniority or achievements, Strict and systematic discipline and control, Separation of ownership and ______
It is the process of achieving organizational goal through ______
It is the process of achieving organizational goal through ______
Flashcards
Management
Management
The process of achieving an organization's goals by efficiently using its resources (people, materials, finances).
Key Management Functions
Key Management Functions
The actions that managers perform to achieve organizational goals: planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling.
Classical Management Approach
Classical Management Approach
A school of management thought that emerged in the early 20th century, focusing on improving employee productivity.
Systematic Job Analysis
Systematic Job Analysis
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Scientific Selection of Employees
Scientific Selection of Employees
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Training and Education for Employees
Training and Education for Employees
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Shared Responsibility and Decision-Making
Shared Responsibility and Decision-Making
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Frederick W. Taylor
Frederick W. Taylor
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Economic Incentives as Motivators
Economic Incentives as Motivators
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Henri Fayol
Henri Fayol
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Fayol's Managerial Activities
Fayol's Managerial Activities
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Max Weber
Max Weber
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Division of Labor
Division of Labor
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Hierarchy of Authority
Hierarchy of Authority
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Selection Based on Qualifications
Selection Based on Qualifications
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Promotions Based on Merit
Promotions Based on Merit
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Discipline and Control
Discipline and Control
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Separation of Ownership and Management
Separation of Ownership and Management
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Behavioral Management Approach
Behavioral Management Approach
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Employee Needs and Fulfillment
Employee Needs and Fulfillment
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Importance of Management in Today's World
Importance of Management in Today's World
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What is Management?
What is Management?
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Study Notes
Management and Organizational Goals
- Management is the process of achieving organizational goals through the coordinated use of human and material resources.
- Key functions of management include planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling.
Historical Perspective
- Different schools of management thought emerged by the 20th century due to the rise of large business organizations.
- Although management is viewed as modern, ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Romans, and Chinese practiced organization through large-scale projects, such as pyramids, roads, and the Great Wall.
Classical Management Approaches
- The classical school of management features three interconnected approaches focused on improving employee productivity.
- Four basic principles:
- Systematic job analysis to identify efficient work methods.
- Scientific selection of the most suitable employees.
- Appropriate training and education for employees.
- Shared responsibility between managers and workers, with decision-making authority primarily in the hands of managers.
Key Contributors to Management Thought
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Frederick W. Taylor:
- Known for scientific management.
- Advocated that economic incentives are crucial motivators, encouraging cooperation through higher wages tied to increased productivity.
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Henri Fayol:
- Associated with administrative management, focusing on total organizational effectiveness rather than just individual productivity.
- Defined key managerial activities: Planning, Organizing, Commanding, Coordinating, and Controlling.
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Max Weber:
- Developed theories on organizational structure for optimal efficiency.
- Success factors include:
- Division of labor.
- Clearly defined hierarchy of authority.
- Selection based on technical qualifications.
- Promotions based on seniority or achievements.
- Strict discipline and control.
- Separation of ownership from managerial functions.
Behavioral Approach
- Concentrates on human relations within organizations.
- Emphasizes the importance of employees fulfilling their personal needs while working towards organizational objectives.
Summary of Key Concepts
- Management is essential for achieving organizational goals through strategic use of resources.
- Historical practices have shaped modern management theories, emphasizing both productivity and employee welfare.
- Understanding the evolution of management thought helps in grasping contemporary practices and challenges in organizational management.
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Test your understanding of Chapter 2 on Management & Different Schools, which discusses the challenges and essence of management. Explore key concepts such as achieving organizational goals through people and the transition from individual contributor to manager.