30 Questions
What may happen if tasks are assigned to an employee by multiple managers?
Confusion and possible conflicts
Which principle emphasizes that all employees should focus on activities linked to the same objectives?
Unity of Direction
What should be subordinate to the interest of the organization?
Personal interests
What is emphasized in the principle of 'Remuneration'?
Employee motivation and effectiveness
'Degree of Centralization' in management implies:
Hierarchical concentration of decision-making authority
What is the term for sharing decision-making authorities with middle and lower management?
Scalar Chain
What is the primary focus of 'Subordination of Individual Interest' principle?
Organizational objectives
Which principle emphasizes the need for a clear line of authority from top to bottom in an organization?
Order
What does the principle of 'Equity' in an organization emphasize?
Treating employees kindly and equally
Which aspect of management focuses on having the right staff in the right place?
Stability of Personnel Tenure
What does the concept of 'Initiative' encourage in employees?
Expressing new ideas
What should management aim for according to 'Esprit de Corps' principle?
Unity and involvement of employees
What is an example of a physical security control?
Access control
What is the purpose of a security risk register?
To facilitate ownership and management of security risks
What is a key focus of effective planning for security?
Identifying all security risks
What is essential for the execution of a security plan?
Effective two-way communication
Which activity does monitoring in security management rely on?
Effective two-way communication
What does 'morale' refer to in the context provided?
Moving power to act or exert effort
What does electronic security primarily involve?
Encryption
Which type of manager is responsible for just one organizational activity?
Functional Manager
What does 'minute' refer to in the context provided?
Efficiency at work
Which type of manager oversees the work of functional managers?
General Manager
What is the role of a 'visionary' manager?
Listening to ideas and understanding goals
What does 'measurement' refer to in the context provided?
Internal control systems
What should be outlined in a single security policy?
Security risk appetite, procedures for security risk assessment, and list of security standing operating procedures
What should a security risk assessment consider beyond physical security threats?
Strategic, long term objectives of the organization and voluntary principles of security and human rights
Which of the following should be included in the security policy as per the text?
Statement of the attitude of the organization to security and description of the security environment
What does a security risk assessment need to consider regarding criminal/terrorist elements?
Capability and intent, vulnerability of assets, and availability of resources
Which elements are important in determining the threat landscape according to the text?
Groups/events characterization, social impact profile, and capability/intent of criminal elements
Which components should a single security policy address according to the information provided?
Security management objectives, roles and responsibilities, and legislation requirements
Study Notes
Henry Fayol's 14 Principles of Management
- If tasks and related responsibilities are given to an employee by more than one manager, this may lead to confusion and possible conflicts.
- Unity of Direction: all employees deliver the same activities that can be linked to the same objectives, and these activities must be described in a plan of action.
Unity of Direction
- All activities must be carried out by one group that forms a team.
- Focus areas are the efforts made by employees and coordination.
Subordination of Individual Interest
- Personal interests are subordinate to the interest of the organization.
- The primary focus is on organizational objectives, not individual interests.
Remuneration
- The compensation of employees must be sufficient to keep them motivated and effective.
- Motivation and productivity are closely related.
Degree of Centralization
- Management and authority for the decision-making process must be properly balanced in an organization.
- This depends on the volume and size of an organization, including its hierarchy.
Scalar Chain
- Hierarchy presents itself in any given organization, from top management to the lowest levels.
- There should be a clear line of authority from top to bottom.
Order
- Employees must have the right resources at their disposal to function properly.
- There must be social order, ensuring a safe, clean, and tidy work environment.
Equity
- Employees must be treated kindly and equally.
- Employees must be in the right place to do things right.
Stability of Personnel Tenure
- The deployment and managing of personnel should be in balance with the service provided by the organization.
- Management strives to minimize employee turnover and have the right staff in the right place.
Initiative
- Employees should be allowed to express new ideas, encouraging involvement and interest.
- Employee initiatives create added value for the company.
Esprit de Corps
- Management should strive for the involvement and unity of employees.
Security Management
- Security Risk Register: facilitates ownership and management of security risks, provides an overview of significant security risks, records the results of threat/vulnerability security risk assessment, and forms an agreed record of identified security risks.
- Planning and Resourcing: effective planning considers targets, time frames, and the manner in which they are achieved.
- Execution and Control Activities: the execution of a plan is predicated on all previous components in the management system.
- Monitor and Security Reporting: based on effective two-way communication.
Types of Security Managers
- Functional Manager: responsible for one organizational activity, focusing on technical areas of expertise, communication, planning, administration, teamwork, and self-management competencies.
- General Manager: responsible for the operations of more complex units, overseeing the work of functional managers and guiding the organization with strategic and multicultural competencies.
Styles of Security Managers
- The Visionary: listens to ideas and considers what they’re trying to achieve, with policies, objectives, and tasks.
Threat, Vulnerability, and Security Risk Assessment
- Security risk assessments should consider a wide range of elements beyond physical security threats, including the operating environment, organizational profile, and strategic objectives.
Test your knowledge on principles of management in an organization including unity of direction and coordination among employees. Understand the importance of clear responsibilities and avoiding conflicts, as well as the significance of focus and unity in achieving common objectives.
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