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Which managerial function involves setting the direction and determining goals?

  • Planning (correct)
  • Controlling
  • Organising
  • Leading

What role involves a manager acting as a mediator between external stakeholders and the organization?

  • Liaison (correct)
  • Monitor
  • Leader
  • Figurehead

Which approach emphasizes the formalization of rules and procedures in an organization?

  • Human Relations
  • Scientific Management
  • Bureaucracy (correct)
  • Administrative Management

What is one of the primary functions of middle management?

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Which managerial role is primarily responsible for problem-solving and handling unexpected issues?

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Under scientific management, what is emphasized regarding the workforce?

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H Fayol's administrative management approach suggests dividing business into how many essential areas?

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Which type of managerial role involves sharing information with others within the organization?

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Which type of organizational structure focuses on the products offered by a company?

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What does the Miles and Snow Typology categorize as the 'Defender' strategy?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'bounded rationality' in decision-making?

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Which of the following is NOT a condition under which decision-making occurs?

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What technique is often used to enhance the quality of group decisions?

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What is the first step in the decision-making process?

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Which planning approach focuses on aligning individual objectives with organizational goals?

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What typically characterizes a 'Reactor' organization in the Miles and Snow Typology?

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What was revealed by the Hawthorne experiments concerning social factors?

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Which of the following theories suggests that management practices depend on the context?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the macro global environment?

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What is the primary aim of competitive advantage strategies in organizations?

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Strategic planning is characterized by which of the following?

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Which of the following groups is categorized under regional trading blocs or alliances?

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What is the first step in the planning process?

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What does the term 'Hawthorne Effect' refer to?

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the structural operation of an organization?

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What does demand analysis in HRM primarily focus on?

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Which of the following approaches emphasizes specific behaviors that differentiate leaders from non-leaders?

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In the context of performance appraisal, which method uses critical incidents for evaluation?

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What type of reward is considered an intrinsic reward?

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Which leadership function pertains to task completion?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of development in HRM?

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Which structure identified by Mintzberg is characterized by a decentralized organization with relatively more autonomy in its division?

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Which leadership style focuses on the balance between personal relationships and productivity?

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What characteristic is primarily associated with Transformational Leadership?

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In Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what is the formula to determine motivation?

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What does the Control process NOT involve?

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Which theory centers on the idea that individuals compare their treatment with that of others?

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Which type of control is aimed at preventing mistakes before they occur?

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Which leadership study from the University of Michigan emphasizes a focus on worker satisfaction?

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Which of the following theories is known for identifying a leader's least preferred coworker?

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Hawthorne Effect

Increased productivity in a study due to the attention and interest shown by researchers, rather than any changes in the physical work environment.

Globalization

The process of increased interconnectedness and interdependence among countries through trade, investment, and cultural exchange.

Macro Environment

Broad forces that affect all organizations, including political, economic, technological, and social factors.

Competitive Environment

The immediate environment facing an organization, including competitors, suppliers, customers, new entrants, and substitute products/services.

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Cost Leadership Strategy

Competitive strategy aiming to offer products/services at the lowest possible cost while maintaining acceptable quality.

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Differentiation Strategy

Competitive strategy emphasizing unique or superior products/services, that customers perceive to have higher value.

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Strategic Planning

Long-term planning at the top management level for achieving business objectives.

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Tactical Planning

Medium-term planning focused on operational aspects to support strategic goals.

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Management Functions

Organizing, planning, controlling, leading, motivating, and staffing are key aspects of management.

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Management Definition

Management concentrates on reaching specific goals through the efficient use of resources (human, financial, knowledge, physical).

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Managerial Roles (Interpersonal)

Interpersonal roles involve interacting with others, including being a figurehead, leader, and liaison.

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Managerial Roles (Informational)

Informational roles involve gathering, sharing, and providing information, such as acting as a monitor, disseminator, and spokesperson.

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Managerial Roles (Decisional)

Decisional roles involve making choices and resolving issues, including acting as an entrepreneur, disturbance handler, resource allocator, and negotiator.

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Scientific Management (Key Idea)

Scientific management focuses on developing a science of work, selecting and developing people, and promoting cooperation between managers and workers.

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Bureaucracy (Key Principle)

Bureaucracy emphasizes division of labor, hierarchical reporting, merit-based selection, and formal rules and procedures.

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Fayol's Management Areas

Henri Fayol identified six essential areas in business: commercial, technical, security, finance, accounting, and managerial.

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SWOT Analysis

A framework for evaluating internal strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats.

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Miles and Snow Typology

Classifies businesses based on their approach to innovation and growth (e.g., Prospector, Defender, Analyzer).

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Decision Making Types

Categorizes decisions into programmed (routine) and non-programmed (unique).

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Decision Making Conditions (Risk)

Decision-making under conditions of uncertainty regarding outcomes.

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Decision Making Process Step 1

Identifying the problem or opportunity needing a decision.

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Organizational Structure

The formal arrangement of roles, responsibilities, and reporting relationships within an organization.

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Structural Operation

The way an organization's structure functions, including aspects like formalization, decision-making, responsibility, and authority.

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Simple Structure

A basic structure with few layers, centralized decision-making, and a direct line of authority.

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Machine Bureaucracy

A highly formalized structure with standardized processes, specialized roles, and a hierarchical chain of command.

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Professional Bureaucracy

A structure where professionals have significant autonomy, decision-making happens at lower levels, and expertise is valued.

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Divisionalised Structure

A structure organized into semi-autonomous divisions, each responsible for specific products or markets.

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Adhocracy

A flexible and adaptable structure with temporary teams, fluid roles, and a focus on innovation.

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Demand Analysis (HR)

Assessing the quality and quantity of HR needed by an organization to meet its future needs.

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Supply Analysis (HR)

Estimating the quality and quantity of available talent in the labor market.

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Considerate Style

A leadership style that focuses on building strong relationships, creating a positive work environment, and showing concern for employees' needs. Leaders with considerate style prioritize employee well-being and aim to foster trust and loyalty.

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Initiating Structure Style

A leadership style characterized by defining tasks, setting clear goals, and organizing work processes to achieve specific objectives. Leaders with initiating structure style prioritize efficiency, productivity, and clear communication.

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Production-Oriented Leadership

A leadership style that prioritizes achieving organizational goals and maximizing output. Leaders with production-oriented style focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and meeting performance targets.

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Employee-Oriented Leadership

A leadership style that emphasizes employee well-being, satisfaction, and development. Leaders with employee-oriented style create a supportive and collaborative work environment, encouraging employee growth and engagement.

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Managerial Grid

A tool used to assess leadership styles based on two dimensions: concern for people and concern for production. It categorizes leaders' behavior on a grid with 9 possible combinations reflecting varying levels of each dimension.

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Contingency Approach to Leadership

A leadership approach that recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all style. This approach emphasizes that effective leadership depends on various factors, including the situation, the followers, and the leader's own characteristics.

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Fiedler's Least Preferred Co-worker (LPC)

A leadership assessment tool that measures a leader's task-oriented or relationship-oriented preference based on how they describe their least preferred co-worker. Leaders scoring high on LPC are relationship-oriented, while those scoring low are task-oriented.

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House's Path-Goal Theory

A leadership theory suggesting that effective leaders help followers clarify their path towards achieving goals by providing support, direction, and rewards. It considers factors like task complexity and employee characteristics to determine the best leadership approach.

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Study Notes

Management Functions

  • Key management functions include organizing, planning, controlling, leading, motivating, and staffing
  • Management concentrates on achieving specific goals through the use of human, financial, knowledge, and physical assets.
  • Managers are categorized as top management, responsible for overall mission; middle management, translating general plans; and front-line management, supervising and managing.

Managerial Roles

  • Mintzberg identified 10 common managerial roles categorized into three domains: interpersonal, informational, and decisional.

Interpersonal Roles

  • Acting as a figurehead, representing the organization at external events
  • Acting as a leader, directing and coordinating employees
  • Acting as a liaison, interacting with individuals outside the company

Informational Roles

  • Acting as a monitor, receiving and screening information
  • Acting as a disseminator, sharing knowledge and data
  • Acting as a spokesperson, providing information on the organization's position

Decisional Roles

  • Acting as an entrepreneur, designing and implementing new projects
  • Acting as a disturbance handler, dealing with problems beyond immediate control
  • Acting as a resource allocator, making decisions about competing demands
  • Acting as a negotiator, mediating disputes and reaching agreements

Classical Approaches to Management

  • Scientific Management: Developed by Frederick Taylor, focuses on the science of work, selecting skilled workers, cooperation between managers and workers, and division of labor.
  • Bureaucracy: Max Weber's concept involving a division of labor, hierarchy, technical merit selection, formalization of rules, and impersonality in treating employees.
  • Administrative Management: Henri Fayol's approach identifying six key business areas (commercial, technical, security, finance, accounting, and managerial).

Human Relations Approach

  • Social factors are crucial and often more important than physical factors, according to the Hawthorne experiments.
  • Informal organization's importance co-exists with the formal organization.

Contemporary Approaches

  • Quantitative Management: Utilizing mathematical and statistical tools in management
  • Organizational Behavior: Addressing how groups and individuals respond to management
  • Contingency Theory: Acknowledges that management practices depend on the context.

Globalization

  • Globalization alters economic, social, enterprise, and workforce conditions.
  • Regional trading blocs shape global competition (e.g., EU, NAFTA, Mercosur, ASEAN). 'BRICs' are Brazil, Russia, India and China.

Competitive Environment

  • The competitive environment comprises competitors, suppliers, customers, new entrants, and substitutes.
  • Businesses develop sustainable sources of competitive advantage through cost leadership, differentiation, or focus strategies.

Planning

  • Planning is the systematic process of creating action plans to reach objectives.
  • Planning occurs on various levels (strategic, tactical, operational) and involves analyzing, evaluating, and selecting opportunities.
  • Detailed plans include objectives, timelines, scopes, and levels.

SWOT Analysis & Miles and Snow Typology

  • SWOT Analysis: Evaluates internal strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats.
  • Miles and Snow Typology: Classifies businesses into prospector (high growth), defender (maintaining growth), analyzer (combining aspects of both), and reactor (no clear approach).
  • Consulting Group Matrix: a technique focused on market growth rate and market share by the organisation

Decision-Making

  • Decision-making involves selecting the best course of action among alternatives.
  • Types include programmed (routine) and non-programmed (new, complex).
  • Conditions can be certainty, risk, or uncertainty.
  • Rational models, bounded rationality, and escalation of commitment are decision-making approaches.
  • Techniques like brainstorming, Delphi, and nominal grouping enhance group decisions.

Organizational Structure and Design

  • Organizational structure differentiates into size and shape, shown in organizational charts.
  • Common departmentalization types include functional, product, geographical and mixed.

Managing Human Resources (HRM)

  • HRM involves developing and implementing policies relating to staff employment.
  • HR planning includes demand and supply analysis, recruitment, selection, and performance appraisal.

Training and Development

  • Training focuses on modifying knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
  • Development encompasses broader skill and ability growth.

Leadership

  • Leadership is defined as influencing others to achieve objectives.
  • Important aspects include task completion, culture building, symbolic leadership, political factors, and leader-follower relationships.
  • Different leadership schools of thought include the trait approach, behavioral approach, contingency approach, and charismatic approach.

Motivation

  • Motivation theory examines factors influencing work behavior.
  • Content theories (e.g., Maslow's hierarchy, Alderfer's ERG, McClelland's, Herzberg's) focus on needs and factors for satisfaction.
  • Process theories (e.g., Vroom's expectancy, Adams' equity) focus on the cognitive processes involved in motivation.

Control

  • Control is a process to ensure effective achievement of organizational goals.
  • This involves setting standards, measuring performance, and taking action.
  • Types of control include feedback control and feedforward control.

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