Nature & Concept of Management
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What is the primary purpose of management?

  • To coordinate human efforts and other resources to achieve organizational goals (correct)
  • To control and monitor employee performance only
  • To maximize profit without regard for other goals
  • To create a competitive environment for employees
  • Which element of management involves relating the organization to the external environment?

  • Responding to societal needs (correct)
  • Performing interpersonal roles
  • Developing organizational culture
  • Setting specific organizational goals
  • Which function of management is characterized as an exercise in problem-solving and decision-making?

  • Implementing
  • Organizing
  • Controlling
  • Planning (correct)
  • Who defined management as the 'art of getting things done through people'?

    <p>Mary Parker Follett (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for reorganizing subtasks into an efficient whole in management?

    <p>Understanding economic principles of division of labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of management?

    <p>Focusing on financial gain only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function involves gathering resources and directing them towards achieving goals?

    <p>Organizing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does management play in developing an organizational climate?

    <p>It facilitates an environment for achieving collective goals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core purpose of staffing in an organization?

    <p>To select and develop personnel for assigned roles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an element of directing?

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    Which statement best describes the function of supervision in management?

    <p>It is the act of observing and guiding subordinates' work. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of motivation in directing?

    <p>To inspire and encourage subordinates to achieve goals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of directing involves guiding and influencing subordinates?

    <p>Leadership (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the staffing process?

    <p>Production Management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of effective coordination in management?

    <p>To establish relationships of authority and responsibility. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does communication function in the directing process?

    <p>It facilitates a bridge of understanding between individuals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Flashcards

    Staffing

    The process of filling roles within an organization with the right people through recruitment, selection, training, and development.

    Manpower Planning

    Forecasting future workforce needs. It involves figuring out how many employees are required, their skills, and when they'll be needed.

    Directing

    The process of guiding and motivating staff to achieve organizational goals. It involves influencing, supervising, and directing subordinates' work.

    Supervision

    The act of overseeing the work of subordinates. It involves watching, directing, and coaching employees.

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    Motivation

    The process of encouraging and motivating employees to perform well and achieve organizational goals. It involves using incentives, praise, and other techniques.

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    Leadership

    The ability of a manager to influence and inspire subordinates to achieve organizational goals.

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    Communication

    The process of exchanging information, ideas, and opinions between people in an organization. It is essential for effective communication and understanding.

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    Organizing

    Breaking down a large task into smaller, more manageable activities. It involves assigning duties, delegating authority, and creating responsibility.

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    What is Management?

    A process of coordinating human efforts, resources, and tasks to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Essentially, it's about making things happen effectively and efficiently.

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    What principle reorganizes subtasks?

    The principle that breaks down large tasks into smaller, more manageable subtasks and then strategically combines them to create a highly efficient and productive whole.

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    Who said 'Management is an art of getting things done through people'?

    "The art of getting things done through people.”

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    What is Planning?

    The process of creating a future course of action. It involves problem-solving and decision-making to achieve predetermined goals. Essentially, it's about planning what to do, when to do it, and how to do it.

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    What are the functions of management?

    These are the essential actions that managers perform to fulfill their role in an organization. They encompass activities like setting goals, developing plans, organizing resources, implementing plans, and controlling the process.

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    What is one element of management?

    This includes coordinating human resources, material resources (like equipment and materials), and financial resources (like budgets) to effectively accomplish organizational goals.

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    What is another element of management?

    This involves understanding and adapting to the external environment, including societal needs and market changes, to ensure the organization stays relevant and successful.

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    What is a third element of management?

    Being able to develop a supportive work environment where employees feel motivated and valued. This fosters individual and collective success and helps achieve organizational goals.

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    Study Notes

    Nature & Concept of Management

    • Management is a process that coordinates human efforts and combines them with other resources to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
    • Management involves getting things done through people (Mary Parker Follett).
    • Management requires an understanding of economic principles of division of labor.
    • Management organizes subtasks to be done efficiently and effectively.

    Learning Objectives

    • Learn the concept of management.
    • Understand the different definitions of management and nuances.
    • Identify elements of management and appreciate their operational implications.

    Contemporary Definition of Management

    • (No specific contemporary definition provided in the text.)

    Elements of Management

    • Coordinating human, material, and financial resources to accomplish organizational goals effectively and efficiently.
    • Connecting the organization to the external environment and responding to societal needs.
    • Creating an organizational environment where individuals and teams can achieve goals.
    • Performing actions such as goal-setting, planning, resource gathering, organizing, implementing, and controlling.
    • Carrying out various interconnected roles: interpersonal, informational, and decision-making.

    Checkpoints

    • Understanding the elements of management (key components).
    • Discovering how tasks are reorganized for effectiveness and efficiency.
    • Recognizing the definition of management as an art (no specific person provided).

    Functions of Management

    • Planning
    • Organizing
    • Staffing
    • Directing
    • Controlling

    Planning

    • Planning is a future course of actions and an exercise in problem-solving and decision-making.
    • Planning is systematic thinking about the ways and means of accomplishing predetermined goals.
    • Planning establishes a future plan of actions.
    • Planning bridges the gap between current reality and desired outcomes.

    Organizing

    • Identifying and classifying activities.
    • Assigning duties and responsibilities.
    • Delegating authority.
    • Coordinating relationships between authority and responsibility.

    Staffing

    • The managerial function of staffing involves manning the organization’s structure.
    • This includes choosing, evaluating, and developing personnel to fill allocated roles.

    Manpower Planning (in Staffing)

    • Estimating the needed workforce.
    • Choosing the appropriate people.
    • Assigning individuals to suitable positions.

    Recruitment, Selection & Placement (in Staffing)

    • Hiring qualified employees
    • Evaluating candidates to ensure best fit
    • Assigning individuals to necessary positions.

    Training & Development (in Staffing)

    • Offering courses for skill enhancement or progression.

    Remuneration (in Staffing)

    • Compensation for work performed.

    Performance Appraisal (in Staffing)

    • Assessing employee performance over designated timeframes.

    Promotions & Transfer (in Staffing)

    • Advancement to different levels or roles.
    • Relocation to various positions.

    Directing

    • Interpersonal aspect of management.
    • Influencing, guiding, and supervising subordinates to achieve organizational goals.

    Elements of Directing

    • Supervision: Overseeing subordinates' work by superiors.
    • Motivation inspiration, stimulation, encouragement of subordinates.
    • Leadership: Directing and influencing subordinates for desired outcomes.
    • Communication: Passing information, experience, opinions between individuals which is vital for mutual understanding.

    Controlling

    • Monitoring process to ensure actions align with goals and objectives.
    • Evaluating performance against established standards.
    • Taking corrective action when necessary.

    Steps of Controlling

    • Establish performance standards.
    • Measure actual performance.
    • Compare actual performance to standards.
    • Identify any deviations.
    • Implement corrective actions.

    Checkpoints

    • Understanding managerial functions.
    • Recognizing the function associated with corrective action.
    • Stating which function involves training and development.

    Assignment #1

    • Information needed: full name with initials, ID number, 2x2 photo, preferred nickname, junior high school details.

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    This quiz explores the essential principles of management, emphasizing its role in coordinating human efforts and resources to achieve organizational goals. It covers various definitions of management, key elements, and their operational implications. Test your understanding of how management connects organizations to their external environments.

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