Managerial Responsibility in Business Organizations

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary concern associated with functional authority?

  • Excessive managerial interference
  • Worker having to report to multiple bosses (correct)
  • Lack of expertise in the organization
  • Inadequate delegation of authority

In delegation of managerial authority, who is accountable to whom?

  • Superior is accountable to the subordinate
  • Subordinate is accountable to the superior (correct)
  • Managers are not accountable to anyone
  • Accountability is not a concern in delegation

What should the authority of a manager be commensurate with?

  • The subordinate's expertise
  • The size of the department
  • The organization's policies
  • The manager's position in the organization (correct)

What are the three elements embodied in responsibility in business management?

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What is the relationship between authority and responsibility in business management?

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Why is status important in the maintenance of authority/responsibility in a business organization?

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What is the first step in implementing a business decision?

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Which step of implementing a business decision involves communicating the selected alternatives to subordinates and fellow managers?

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What is the process of putting a business decision into action called?

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What is the purpose of assigning specific tasks to organizational staff during the implementation of a decision?

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Flashcards

Functional Authority: Primary Concern

The potential for confusion and conflicting instructions when a worker reports to multiple supervisors.

Delegation: Accountability

The subordinate is ultimately accountable to the superior who delegated the authority.

Authority and Position

The manager's authority should be aligned with their position and responsibilities within the organization.

Elements of Responsibility

Responsibility in management encompasses obedience to instructions, reliable execution of tasks, and adherence to organizational rules.

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Authority and Responsibility Relationship

Authority and responsibility are interconnected; they go hand in hand in business management.

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Status and Autonomy

Status within the organization influences the level of autonomy granted to subordinates.

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Decision Implementation: First Step

The first step in implementing a decision is communicating the decision to all relevant parties.

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Decision Implementation: Giving Orders

Involves relaying the chosen alternatives to subordinates and other managers.

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Decision Implementation: Definition

The process of putting a decision into action.

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Decision Implementation: Task Assignment

Assigning specific tasks to organizational staff to put the decision into practice.

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