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What is the essence of procedures mentioned in the text?
What is the essence of procedures mentioned in the text?
- Handling business transactions inconsistently
- Creating a network of operations
- Implementing actions without planning
- Planning a sequence of operations (correct)
Why is it important for every employee to follow a definite track while performing an activity?
Why is it important for every employee to follow a definite track while performing an activity?
- To increase wasteful motions
- To complicate the flow of work
- To encourage errors
- To minimize delays and errors (correct)
What is one of the contributions of procedures to office management effectiveness as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the contributions of procedures to office management effectiveness as mentioned in the text?
- Facilitating coordination (correct)
- Minimizing efficiency
- Encouraging delays in work flow
- Increase in wasteful motions
In what way do procedures economize the use of resources according to the text?
In what way do procedures economize the use of resources according to the text?
What does every system consist of according to the text?
What does every system consist of according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of a pay roll system as described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of a pay roll system as described in the text?
What is the focus of every office manager, according to the text?
What is the focus of every office manager, according to the text?
What is highlighted as an important factor in improving efficiency and reducing costs in an office?
What is highlighted as an important factor in improving efficiency and reducing costs in an office?
Why is having a good working environment emphasized for office staff in the text?
Why is having a good working environment emphasized for office staff in the text?
What must office staff be properly equipped with, according to the text?
What must office staff be properly equipped with, according to the text?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as important for improving office efficiency and reducing costs?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as important for improving office efficiency and reducing costs?
What is the session objective mentioned in the text regarding office management?
What is the session objective mentioned in the text regarding office management?
What is crucial for employees to attain efficiency in an office?
What is crucial for employees to attain efficiency in an office?
Why are modern equipment and proper working conditions considered important for offices?
Why are modern equipment and proper working conditions considered important for offices?
What should be established to create a good environment for an office?
What should be established to create a good environment for an office?
What are the essential elements needed for employees to attain maximum efficiency?
What are the essential elements needed for employees to attain maximum efficiency?
Flashcards
Office Procedures
Office Procedures
A planned sequence of steps for completing a task.
Why follow procedures?
Why follow procedures?
Procedures help minimize delays and errors by providing a clear path for completing tasks.
Benefits of Procedures
Benefits of Procedures
Procedures facilitate coordination among employees by establishing a shared understanding of how tasks should be done.
Procedures and Efficiency
Procedures and Efficiency
Procedures promote efficiency by eliminating unnecessary steps and wasteful motions, saving time and resources.
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Systems and Procedures
Systems and Procedures
A system is built upon a network of interconnected procedures, each contributing to the overall functionality.
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Payroll System
Payroll System
The primary purpose of a payroll system is to calculate employee wages and prepare payroll documents.
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Office Manager's Goal
Office Manager's Goal
Office managers focus on optimizing efficiency, minimizing costs, and ensuring smooth office operations.
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Training's Role in Efficiency
Training's Role in Efficiency
Proper training equips employees with the necessary skills to perform their tasks efficiently and effectively.
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Importance of a Good Working Environment
Importance of a Good Working Environment
A good working environment fosters employee well-being and productivity, leading to optimal performance.
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Modern Equipment and Efficiency
Modern Equipment and Efficiency
Modern equipment facilitates efficient and effective task completion, enhancing overall office productivity.
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What Doesn't Affect Efficiency
What Doesn't Affect Efficiency
Increasing staff salaries is not directly related to improving office efficiency and reducing costs.
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Session Objective
Session Objective
The objective is to understand the significance of office layout and its impact on overall office functioning and efficiency.
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Essential Elements for Efficiency
Essential Elements for Efficiency
Employees need proper accommodations, a good working environment, and appropriate equipment to work efficiently.
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Factors Affecting Efficiency
Factors Affecting Efficiency
Modern equipment and a good working environment are crucial for improving efficiency and reducing costs in an office.
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Creating a Good Office Environment
Creating a Good Office Environment
A culture of efficiency and a good working environment are essential for creating a positive and productive office environment.
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Elements for Maximum Efficiency
Elements for Maximum Efficiency
Proper training, guidance, and job placement are essential for enabling employees to reach their full potential and contribute effectively.
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- University of Ghana, Department of Distance Education Diploma in Public Administration and Accounting (UGBS 043)
- Session One: Introduction to Organizations
- Lecturer: Mrs. Gifty Agyapomaa Oko-Adjei (goko-adjei@ug.edu.gh)
- Objective: Students will identify and explain topics for the semester, understand the concept of an organization, and discuss its characteristics, principles, types, and management.
- Organization: A group of people working together under a leadership for a common goal.
- Principles of Organizations:
- Objectives: Clearly defined and uniform for every part of the organization.
- Interrelated Functions: Integrated areas like sales, production, financing, marketing, and personnel.
- Definition: Duties, responsibilities, authority, and relations should be clear and defined in writing.
- Work Assignment: Assignments should match individual's strengths and interests.
- Ultimate Responsibility: Supervisors are accountable for their subordinates' actions.
- Formal Organization:
- Office Routine Functions: Receiving and recording information, arranging it, communicating it, maintaining public relations, and retaining records.
- Merits of Mechanization: Improving work quality, lowering operating cost, greater efficiency, better accuracy, eliminating monotony, standardization, minimizing fraud, and interpreting facts and data.
- Procedures: A planned sequence of operations for handling recurring business transactions uniformly and consistently. A system is composed of a network of procedures, such as payroll.
- System Analysis: Viewing the entire organization as a master system, consisting of separate systems for selling, credit, control, accounting, and handling personnel.
- Procedures contribute to office management effectiveness by providing a sequence of action, economizing resources, and facilitating coordination.
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