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Which of the following best describes the primary focus of leadership compared to management?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of leadership compared to management?
- Inspiring and influencing others to achieve business goals. (correct)
- Communicating through established management functions like line functions.
- Ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
- Holding a managerial position within the business structure.
Managers primarily rely on natural, instinctive skills rather than acquired or appointed positions.
Managers primarily rely on natural, instinctive skills rather than acquired or appointed positions.
False (B)
What is the core purpose of the administration function within a business?
What is the core purpose of the administration function within a business?
Handling of information and data
The administration function uses recent technology to ______ information.
The administration function uses recent technology to ______ information.
Which type of information is LEAST likely to be handled by the administrative function?
Which type of information is LEAST likely to be handled by the administrative function?
The collection of information is only from external sources, and not from within the business.
The collection of information is only from external sources, and not from within the business.
Why is it important for administrative staff to handle information correctly?
Why is it important for administrative staff to handle information correctly?
Match the following types of information with their primary purpose:
Match the following types of information with their primary purpose:
Flashcards
Leadership
Leadership
The process of inspiring and influencing people to achieve business goals.
Management
Management
The process of ensuring tasks are completed to achieve business goals.
Differences between Leadership and Management
Differences between Leadership and Management
Leadership is people-oriented; management is task-oriented.
Role of Administration
Role of Administration
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Collection of information
Collection of information
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Handling of information
Handling of information
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Accounting Records
Accounting Records
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Information Technology
Information Technology
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Study Notes
Leadership vs. Management
- Leaders inspire others; managers ensure tasks are completed.
- Leaders are people-oriented, using motivational approaches; managers are task-oriented, using instructional approaches.
- Leaders don't hold managerial positions, while managers do.
- Leadership involves influencing behavior to achieve business goals, communicating through charisma and interaction; management is achieving business goals, guiding behavior, and communicating through functions like line functions.
- Leaders are born with natural/instinctive leadership skills, leading by example, trust, and respect; managers are appointed to their roles.
Administration Function
Importance/Purpose
- Handling information and data is a core function.
- Gathering, processing, and distributing information for managerial decisions are key roles.
- Using technology for storing and recording information is part of the process.
- General office tasks like filing and storing information are administrative duties.
Activities
- Collecting data from internal and external sources is essential.
- Accurate and reliable data are crucial for effective decision-making and business success.
- Handling information correctly is vital to avoid wrong decisions based on inaccurate information.
Types of Information Handled
- Accounting records are used for financial statements and reports, reflecting up-to-date business transactions.
- Cost accounting determines if a product can be sold competitively, considering production costs.
- Budgets are estimated expense and income plans for a specific period.
- Statistics are collected and classified numerical data.
Information Technology
- IT uses electronic equipment to streamline administrative tasks.
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Test your knowledge on the key differences between leadership and management. Explore the roles of leaders and managers, their approaches to tasks, and the importance of administration in a business context. This quiz will help you understand the core functions of both roles in achieving organizational goals.
