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What type of management perspective does Company Y practice?
What type of management perspective does Company Y practice?
What is a benefit of Company Y's initiative to invest in solar panels?
What is a benefit of Company Y's initiative to invest in solar panels?
What is the primary focus of Organization B?
What is the primary focus of Organization B?
What type of management perspective does Organization B follow?
What type of management perspective does Organization B follow?
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What does Company Y provide to local communities?
What does Company Y provide to local communities?
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What is a consequence of Organization B's approach to management?
What is a consequence of Organization B's approach to management?
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What is a benefit of Company Y's investment in solar panels?
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What is the primary goal of Organization B?
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What type of management perspective prioritizes financial returns over social and environmental considerations?
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What is a consequence of Company Y's investment in solar panels?
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Study Notes
Management Principles
- The four principles of management do not include "Measuring"
- Effectiveness is the process of doing things right, involving selecting appropriate organizational goals to achieve success
- Efficiency is the process of doing the right things, involving maximizing output while minimizing inputs
Management Approaches
- Financial Bottom Line (FBL) management prioritizes financial gain above all else, leaving social and ecological concerns to external institutions
- Triple Bottom Line (TBL) management considers economic, environmental, and social impacts
- Social and Ecological Thought (SET) management emphasizes collective efforts, positive social change, and societal improvement
Management Functions
- Planning involves deciding on the goals and strategies of an organization and identifying the appropriate organizational resources required to achieve them
- Leading, Organizing, and Controlling are important managerial skills, but Measuring is not one of the four principles of management
Sustainability and Social Responsibility
- Unilever's Positive Beauty vision includes initiatives that benefit people and society, such as the "Self-Esteem" initiative by Dove and Lifebuoy's Handwashing Education project
- A company that prioritizes short-term profit over social and environmental concerns is likely following a Financial Bottom Line (FBL) approach
- A company that focuses on the long-term well-being of its employees and the local community, even if it means slower financial growth, is practicing Sustenance Economics
Case Studies
- A company that implements a waste reduction program that minimizes waste, reduces production costs, and enhances its reputation is practicing Triple Bottom Line (TBL) management
- A company that adopts a management approach that emphasizes financial profits, social equity, and environmental sustainability is practicing Triple Bottom Line (TBL) management
- A company that prioritizes cutting-edge technology and aggressive marketing campaigns, but neglects security vulnerabilities in its data collection practices, is likely following a Financial Bottom Line (FBL) approach
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Test your knowledge of management principles, including leading, organizing, and planning. Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency in achieving organizational goals.
