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What is the primary role of trade unions?
What is the primary role of trade unions?
Collective bargaining refers to negotiations between union representatives and management.
Collective bargaining refers to negotiations between union representatives and management.
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What is the purpose of a grievance procedure in the workplace?
What is the purpose of a grievance procedure in the workplace?
To attempt to resolve disputes between employers and employees.
The process of using a third party to encourage both the employer and the union to discuss an acceptable compromise is known as __________.
The process of using a third party to encourage both the employer and the union to discuss an acceptable compromise is known as __________.
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Match the roles and aspects with their correct definitions:
Match the roles and aspects with their correct definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a strategy for motivating employees?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for motivating employees?
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Good communication in workplace management includes feedback from employees.
Good communication in workplace management includes feedback from employees.
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Name one way management can improve employee motivation.
Name one way management can improve employee motivation.
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Which of the following is an example of a financial method to motivate employees?
Which of the following is an example of a financial method to motivate employees?
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Job satisfaction is a financial motivator for employees.
Job satisfaction is a financial motivator for employees.
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What is the primary goal of teamwork in an organization?
What is the primary goal of teamwork in an organization?
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Effective communication begins with the transmission of a message from the sender to the __________.
Effective communication begins with the transmission of a message from the sender to the __________.
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What is a disadvantage of teamwork?
What is a disadvantage of teamwork?
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Match the following types of communication with their descriptions:
Match the following types of communication with their descriptions:
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Name one strategy for effective communication in organizations.
Name one strategy for effective communication in organizations.
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Non-financial strategies include providing good working conditions.
Non-financial strategies include providing good working conditions.
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Which of the following is NOT a strategy used by employers to settle disputes?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy used by employers to settle disputes?
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A grievance procedure typically starts with workers reporting the issue directly to their employer.
A grievance procedure typically starts with workers reporting the issue directly to their employer.
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Name one employee strategy for settling disputes.
Name one employee strategy for settling disputes.
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The strategy where workers refuse to work outside the precise terms of their employment is known as ____.
The strategy where workers refuse to work outside the precise terms of their employment is known as ____.
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Match the following employee strategies with their descriptions:
Match the following employee strategies with their descriptions:
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What is a potential outcome of conflict within an organization?
What is a potential outcome of conflict within an organization?
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Public relations is a strategy used by employees to gain support for their position.
Public relations is a strategy used by employees to gain support for their position.
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What does the term 'lockout' mean in the context of employer strategies?
What does the term 'lockout' mean in the context of employer strategies?
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Study Notes
Objectives
- Describe the functions of management
- Outline the responsibilities and duties of management
- Construct and interpret simple organizational charts
- Outline essential characteristics of a good leader
- Discuss different leadership styles
- Identify potential sources of conflict within an organization
- Outline strategies used by employers/employees to gain advantage during conflicts
- Describe conflict resolution strategies within an organization
- Identify strategies to motivate employees
- Evaluate the role of teamwork in organizational success
- Outline strategies for effective organizational communication
Functions of Management
- Management brings together human and non-human resources to achieve organizational goals
- Functions of management create an efficient environment for organizational goals
Planning
- Setting future goals for the organization
- Deciding the direction the business should take
- Identifying necessary resources
Organizing
- Bringing together factors of production (land, labor, capital, enterprise)
- Planning who does which tasks and who supervises
- This ensures efficient and effective operations
Directing
- Giving instructions and guiding employees
- Ensuring effective and efficient work processes
Controlling
- Monitoring employee activities
- Assessing whether targets are met
- Providing necessary corrections
Co-ordinating
- Ensuring resources work efficiently
- Preventing conflicts/duplications of processes
- Organizing work in a business
Delegating
- Assigning tasks to subordinates
- Enabling managers to focus on more crucial matters
Motivating
- Inspiring workers to work to their best
- Inspiring workers to take ownership of their work
Functional Areas of Business
- Marketing: finding customer needs, promoting and selling products
- Production: producing goods/services
- Personnel/HR: employing and managing the right people
- Finance: managing finances and cash flow
- Research and development: improving products/services
Responsibilities of Management
- Maximize resource efficiency (reduce waste)
- Maintain profit for stakeholders (pay dividends)
- Keep owners informed via annual reports
- Pay fair wages
- Provide good working conditions
- Offer training
- Protect the environment
- Sponsor social/cultural events
- Charge fair prices
- Provide quality/after-sales services
- Adhere to legal obligations
- Pay necessary taxes
- Provide necessary information to the government
Construcing Simple Organizational Charts
- Diagram depicting structure and employee positions in a business
- Shows levels of authority
- Highlights formal relationships
- Different organizational chart types include functional, line and line-and-staff
Essential Characteristics of a Good Leader
- Clarity of communication
- Active listening
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Motivation of others
- Creativity
- Self-confidence
- Honesty, focus, trustworthiness, and effective decision-making
Different Leadership Styles
- Autocratic: Leader-centric decision-making, with limited worker input. Suitable for military-type situations.
- Democratic: Involves worker participation in decision-making. This is generally preferred by workers.
- Laissez-faire: Worker-centric approach, where the leader delegates most of the decisions. This works best in environments where trained professionals are involved
Sources of Internal Conflict in an Organization
- Pay discrepancies
- Poor working conditions
- Unequal treatment of employees
- Competition among employees
- Unsuitable leadership styles
- Communication breakdowns
- These factors often decrease employee morale, increase absenteeism and reduce productivity
Employee and Employer Strategies to Settle Disputes
- Collective bargaining: By trade union representatives to negotiate conflict solutions
- Mediation/Conciliation: Neutral third party involved to encourage solutions
- Arbitration: Use of an established tribunal to determine a resolution
Effective Communication
- Upward: Employees to management
- Downward: Management to employees
- Horizontal: Between employees at same level
- Formal: Business communication.
- Informal: Personal communication
- Effective communication utilizes various methods (written, oral, visual).
Role of Trade Unions
- Act as a mediator between management and workers
- Negotiate salaries, benefits, and working conditions
- Resolve disputes between employers and workers
- Provide education to workers on their rights and responsibilities
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This quiz covers key objectives and concepts in management, including the functions of management, responsibilities, organizational structures, leadership styles, and conflict resolution strategies. Test your knowledge on how effective management can enhance organizational success and employee motivation.
