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What is the primary focus of the Scientific management approach?
What is the primary focus of the Scientific management approach?
- Organizational structure and authority
- Efficiency and productivity (correct)
- Positive organizational cultures and employee satisfaction
- Work-Life Balance
Which management approach is associated with the principles of hierarchical structure, clear rules, and impersonality?
Which management approach is associated with the principles of hierarchical structure, clear rules, and impersonality?
- Bureaucratic (correct)
- Organizational Behavior
- Scientific
- POSDCORB
What is the fourth function of management in the POLC framework?
What is the fourth function of management in the POLC framework?
- Planning
- Controlling (correct)
- Leading
- Organizing
Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Bureaucratic management approach?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Bureaucratic management approach?
What is the primary focus of the Organizational Behavior management approach?
What is the primary focus of the Organizational Behavior management approach?
What is a key responsibility of a laboratory manager in terms of team management?
What is a key responsibility of a laboratory manager in terms of team management?
Who is associated with the development of the Bureaucratic management approach?
Who is associated with the development of the Bureaucratic management approach?
What level of management does a Department Manager typically fall under?
What level of management does a Department Manager typically fall under?
What is the first function of management in the POLC framework?
What is the first function of management in the POLC framework?
Which management approach is concerned with improving efficiency and productivity through time studies, standardization, and incentive systems?
Which management approach is concerned with improving efficiency and productivity through time studies, standardization, and incentive systems?
What is the combination of human potential and motivation in management skills?
What is the combination of human potential and motivation in management skills?
Which of the following is NOT a main attribute of a laboratory manager?
Which of the following is NOT a main attribute of a laboratory manager?
What is the role of a laboratory manager that involves setting goals and objectives for the laboratory?
What is the role of a laboratory manager that involves setting goals and objectives for the laboratory?
What is the combination of abstract thinking and ideas in management skills?
What is the combination of abstract thinking and ideas in management skills?
What is the primary focus of a laboratory manager's operational management role?
What is the primary focus of a laboratory manager's operational management role?
Which of the following is a key responsibility of a laboratory manager in terms of resource management?
Which of the following is a key responsibility of a laboratory manager in terms of resource management?
What is the primary focus of the Scientific approach in an organization?
What is the primary focus of the Scientific approach in an organization?
What is the third step of the Scientific method?
What is the third step of the Scientific method?
Which of the following is an example of Conceptual Skills?
Which of the following is an example of Conceptual Skills?
What is the main benefit of Strategic Thinking in an organization?
What is the main benefit of Strategic Thinking in an organization?
What is the primary goal of Problem Analysis?
What is the primary goal of Problem Analysis?
Which of the following is an example of Organizational Behavior?
Which of the following is an example of Organizational Behavior?
What is the primary focus of Industry Knowledge?
What is the primary focus of Industry Knowledge?
What is the primary benefit of Systems Analysis in an organization?
What is the primary benefit of Systems Analysis in an organization?
What percentage of all medical decisions are based on laboratory results?
What percentage of all medical decisions are based on laboratory results?
What is the primary goal of SWOT analysis?
What is the primary goal of SWOT analysis?
What is a consequence of inaccurate laboratory results?
What is a consequence of inaccurate laboratory results?
What does the 'S' in SWOT analysis stand for?
What does the 'S' in SWOT analysis stand for?
What is laboratory management?
What is laboratory management?
What is an external factor in SWOT analysis?
What is an external factor in SWOT analysis?
What is a benefit of accurate laboratory results?
What is a benefit of accurate laboratory results?
What is a consequence of delayed diagnosis?
What is a consequence of delayed diagnosis?
What is the primary focus of individual behavior in organizational behavior theory?
What is the primary focus of individual behavior in organizational behavior theory?
According to Ludwig von Bertalanffy's theory of system analysis, what is the key to an organization's success?
According to Ludwig von Bertalanffy's theory of system analysis, what is the key to an organization's success?
What type of management skills involve skills that give managers the ability and knowledge to use a variety of techniques to achieve their objectives?
What type of management skills involve skills that give managers the ability and knowledge to use a variety of techniques to achieve their objectives?
What is the definition of synergy in the context of organizational behavior theory?
What is the definition of synergy in the context of organizational behavior theory?
What is the primary focus of group behavior in organizational behavior theory?
What is the primary focus of group behavior in organizational behavior theory?
What type of management skills are essential for guiding teams and organizations towards achieving their goals?
What type of management skills are essential for guiding teams and organizations towards achieving their goals?
According to the theory of system analysis, what is the analogy used to describe the organization?
According to the theory of system analysis, what is the analogy used to describe the organization?
What are the three types of management skills that can be broadly categorized?
What are the three types of management skills that can be broadly categorized?
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Study Notes
Laboratory Management
- 70% of all medical decisions are based on laboratory results, and inaccurate results can lead to:
- Unnecessary treatment
- Failure to provide proper treatment
- Treatment complications
- Delay in correct diagnosis
- Additional and unnecessary diagnostic testing
SWOT Analysis
- SWOT analysis involves evaluating:
- Internal factors (strengths and weaknesses)
- External factors (opportunities and threats)
- The primary goal of SWOT analysis is to increase awareness of the factors that influence business decisions or strategy.
Concepts of Management
- Laboratory management involves administrative and operational oversight to ensure efficient, effective, and safe operations.
- Scientific management (Frederick Taylor) focuses on efficiency and productivity, with principles including:
- Time studies
- Standardization
- Specialization
- Incentive systems
- Bureaucratic management (Max Weber) focuses on organizational structure and authority, with principles including:
- Hierarchical structure
- Clear rules
- Impersonality
- Organizational behavior management focuses on positive organizational cultures and employee satisfaction, with principles including:
- Performance management
- Behavioral analysis
- Motivation
- Leadership and management
- Communication
- Organizational culture
- Team dynamics
- Decision making
- Employee development
- Work-life balance
Functions of Management
- The concept of management is a continuous process involving four interacting functions:
- Planning
- Organizing
- Leading
- Controlling
Management Skills
- Technical skills involve the ability to use techniques to achieve objectives, including:
- Industry knowledge
- Specialized expertise
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills involve the ability to work with others, including:
- Team building
- Motivation
- Human potential
- Conceptual skills involve the ability to think abstractly and formulate ideas, including:
- Strategic thinking
- Problem analysis
- Innovation
Laboratory Manager
- A laboratory manager's role involves:
- Overseeing day-to-day operations
- Ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively
- Providing training, guidance, and support to team members
- Monitoring employee performance and providing feedback
- Addressing immediate issues and problems
- Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures
- Main attributes of a laboratory manager include:
- Organizational skills
- Financial skills
- People skills
- Technical skills
Planning and Development
- Planning and development involve setting goals and objectives for the laboratory.
Resource Management
- Resource management involves managing the procurement and inventory of laboratory supplies and materials.
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