Management 3: Organizing and Leading Functions
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What is a consequence of job specialization?

  • Increased job satisfaction
  • Higher employee turnover (correct)
  • Improved morale
  • Enhanced creativity
  • Which managerial style focuses primarily on maintaining the status quo?

  • Administrative manager (correct)
  • Transformational leader
  • Innovative manager
  • Visionary leader
  • What is the primary benefit of empowerment in the workplace?

  • Higher levels of employee turnover
  • Greater dependency on management decisions
  • Increased control by management
  • Motivation and self-determination among employees (correct)
  • In the managerial grid, what does high concern for production imply?

    <p>Neglecting employee needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method involves periodically moving workers between different specialized jobs?

    <p>Job rotation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Delegating tasks effectively should involve which of the following actions?

    <p>Checking on progress frequently (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic differentiates a leader from a manager?

    <p>Leaders innovate and inspire change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of decentralization in an organization?

    <p>Empowering lower-level employees with authority (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the (9,9) managerial style emphasize?

    <p>Relationships of trust and respect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership behavior focuses on setting goals and assigning tasks?

    <p>Initiating Structure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of organizing within an organization?

    <p>To enable people to work most efficiently. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the (1,9) managerial style?

    <p>Focus on relationships and a friendly atmosphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of organizing?

    <p>Discourages specialization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a personal trait essential for effective leadership?

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    What defines Impoverished management (1,1)?

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    How does line authority differ from staff authority?

    <p>Staff authority allows for advising but not commanding. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When delegating authority, what aspect should a manager keep in mind?

    <p>The authority granted to delegate cannot be re-delegated. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a goal under the health project for maternal and child health?

    <p>Increase job opportunities for healthcare workers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of task-oriented behavior in leadership?

    <p>Setting deadlines and giving directions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be considered a characteristic of an effective delegator?

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    Which managerial style is characterized by focusing solely on efficiency with minimal concern for human elements?

    <p>Authority - Obedience management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which managerial function involves defining and delegating responsibilities?

    <p>Organizing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental difference between a leader and a manager?

    <p>Managers enforce policies, while leaders create vision. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes organizational structure?

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    Flashcards

    Organizing

    The process of defining tasks, assigning responsibilities, and establishing relationships to efficiently achieve organizational goals.

    Benefit of Specialization in Organizing

    The benefit of having specialized experts in different areas, leading to increased efficiency and expertise.

    Optimum Resource Utilization

    Ensures resources like time, budget, and staff are used effectively and efficiently.

    Line Authority

    The right to direct and control immediate subordinates within the chain of command.

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    Staff Authority

    The right to provide advice and recommendations without direct control over subordinates.

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    Delegation

    The process of granting someone the responsibility and authority to perform a specific task.

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    Trust Your Staff

    Delegating tasks can be effective when you trust your staff to do a good job.

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    Clear Instructions and Resources

    Providing clear instructions, expectations, and resources to ensure the delegated task is successfully completed.

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    Empowerment

    The process of giving employees authority to make decisions and take actions, increasing their sense of ownership and self-determination.

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    Centralization

    A type of organization structure where key decisions are made at the top by senior management.

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    Decentralization

    A type of organization structure where decision-making authority is distributed to lower levels of the organization.

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    Standardization

    A method of problem-solving that relies on pre-defined rules and procedures.

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    Job Specialization

    A job that involves a small, specific part of a larger task or process.

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    Job Rotation

    Moving employees between different specialized jobs periodically, helping them gain broader experience.

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    Job Enlargement

    Expanding the number of tasks performed by an employee within their job.

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    Job Enrichment

    Adding more responsibility and authority to an employee's job, making it more challenging and rewarding.

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    Team Management (9,9)

    A leadership style characterized by high concern for both task accomplishment and employee well-being. Leaders with this style focus on building trust, respect, and commitment within the team.

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    Authority-Obedience Management (9,1)

    A leadership style characterized by high concern for task accomplishment and low concern for employee well-being. Leaders with this style focus on efficiency and control, often using strict rules and punishment.

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    Impoverished Management (1,1)

    A leadership style characterized by low concern for both task accomplishment and employee well-being. Leaders with this style avoid taking responsibility and often lead to a apathetic work environment.

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    Middle-of-the-Road Management (5,5)

    A leadership style characterized by moderate concern for both task accomplishment and employee well-being. Leaders with this style aim to balance production and employee satisfaction, but may struggle to truly excel in either area.

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    Country Club Management (1,9)

    A leadership style characterized by low concern for task accomplishment and high concern for employee well-being. Leaders with this style prioritize creating a friendly and comfortable work atmosphere, often sacrificing productivity for interpersonal harmony.

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    Initiating Structure

    The ability to initiate and structure tasks, including setting goals, assigning roles, giving directions, and establishing deadlines.

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    Consideration

    The extent to which a leader shows warmth, empathy, and concern for their team members. This includes being approachable, supportive, and fostering positive relationships.

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    Leadership Traits

    Personal characteristics that contribute to effective leadership, including knowledge, honesty, integrity, desire to lead, drive, self-confidence, emotional stability, and cognitive ability.

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    Study Notes

    Management 3 (Organizing, Leading)

    • The lecture aims to cover organizing and leading managerial functions.
    • Objectives include defining organizing and leading managerial functions, understanding the importance of organizing, knowing how to delegate, differentiating between leaders and managers, and recognizing different managerial styles.
    • The lecture also introduces identifying manager traits and behaviors.

    Organizing

    • Organizing is the process of identifying, grouping tasks, defining and delegating responsibilities and authority, and establishing relationships to enable efficient work.
    • Importance of Organizing
      • Benefits of specialization
      • Optimum utilization of resources
      • Effective administration
      • Channels for expansion and growth
      • Coordination among departments
      • Opportunities for change

    Organizational Structure

    • Organizational structure encompasses the vertical and horizontal design of departments, authority, and jobs within an organization (like hospitals, companies).

    Organizational Process

    • Organizational process encompasses the activities transforming inputs into outputs that add value for customers.

    Line Versus Staff Authority

    • Line authority: The right to command subordinates in a chain of command.
    • Staff authority: The right to advise, not command.

    Delegation

    • Delegation is transferring authority to another person for a specific task.
    • The delegate cannot re-delegate authority.
    • Delegation aims to facilitate work and reduce the workload of the delegating manager.
    • Phrases like "get the monkeys off your back" or "do nothing yourself that someone else can do" highlight its function.

    Elements of Delegation of Power

    • Responsibility is assigned
    • Authority is given
    • Accountability is established

    How to Be a More Effective Delegator

    • Trust staff to perform well. Avoid expecting perfection.
    • Provide clear instructions based on staff interests.
    • Regularly follow up on progress.
    • Appreciate staff efforts.
    • Avoid last-minute delegation.
    • Actively assist and answer staff questions.
    • Provide needed resources.
    • Delegate effectively by allowing the lowest possible level to handle the task.

    Learning How to Delegate Effectively (Solutions to Delegation Challenges)

    • Offer necessary training to improve team members' performance to achieve job success.
    • Recognize that accomplishing everything yourself is unsustainable and hampers team growth.
    • Allow for team members to excel based on a team's achievements.
    • Consider training or resources to learn delegation effectively.

    Degree of Centralization

    • Centralization of authority: Primary authority held by upper management.
    • Decentralization: Significant authority distributed to lower levels.
    • Standardization: Solving issues via rules, procedures & processes.

    Job Specialization

    • Small part of larger task/process.
    • Simple, easy to learn, economical.
    • Potential for negative impacts on employee satisfaction, absenteeism & turnover.

    Job Rotation, Enlargement, and Enrichment

    • Job Rotation: Periodically moving workers between specialized jobs.
    • Job Enlargement: Increasing the number of tasks performed by a worker.
    • Job Enrichment: Adding more tasks and authority to an employee's job.

    Empowerment

    • Transferring decision-making authority and responsibility to workers.
    • Providing workers the info and resources for good decisions
    • Leads to employee motivation & self-determination.

    Leading

    • Ability to influence people for organizational goals.
    • Leadership encompasses persuading people to work willingly towards organizational goals.

    Manager vs. Leader

    • Manager: Administers, maintains, relies on systems, emphasizes control, does "things right".
    • Leader: Innovates, develops, relies on people, trusts, does the "right things".

    Managerial Styles

    • Managerial grid: Reflects two dimensions of leadership: concern for production and concern for people.
    • Different styles include Country Club, Team, Middle-of-the-road, Authority-Obedience, & Impoverished Management (described by their respective priorities on people and tasks) - various managerial approaches identified by their placement on a grid

    (9,9): Team manager, (1,1): Impoverished - etc

    • This section discusses specific managerial styles with varying degrees of emphasis on people and tasks. For each style the benefits and specific goals of implementation are outlined

    Working Example: Problem Solving

    • A specific example of applying the organization principles learned to a real-world case study. A goal and objectives exercise for projects in country X (likely in a developing context). A specific list of the objectives for improving the organization's effectiveness in healthcare is defined.

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    This quiz explores key concepts related to organizing and leading within management. It covers the importance of organizing, delegation of responsibilities, and the differences between leaders and managers. Test your understanding of various managerial styles and traits essential for effective leadership.

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