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Basic Organizing Concepts & Practices How Organizing is Achieved? Organizing is achieved by dividing tasks, delegating responsibilities, grouping Organizing is the process of arranging resources and...

Basic Organizing Concepts & Practices How Organizing is Achieved? Organizing is achieved by dividing tasks, delegating responsibilities, grouping Organizing is the process of arranging resources and similar activities, and coordinating efforts across different tasks systematically to achieve organizational goals levels and departments within the organization. efficiently. Division of work refers to breaking down a task into Five Steps in Organizing Process smaller segments, assigning each part to individuals or  Identifying objectives groups best suited to perform them.  Determining necessary activities Delegation It is the assignment of authority and  Grouping similar activities responsibility to others to complete specific tasks,  Assigning duties and responsibilities enabling leaders to focus on strategic areas and  Establishing authority relationships empowering employees with decision-making authority. Functions of Organizing Potential Problems of Specialization Problems of specialization include limited skill development, reduced  Defining roles job satisfaction due to monotonous tasks,  Creating work groups communication gaps, and difficulties in integrating  Managing resources specialized functions.  Establishing communication channels, and  Setting standards for accountability. Five Possible Ways to Departmentalize Tasks Defining roles It helps each team member understand  Functional departmentalization their contributions and aligns their efforts with the  Product-based departmentalization organization’s goals.  Geographical departmentalization Creating Work Groups This step involves organizing  Customer-based departmentalization employees into teams or departments based on their  Process-based departmentalization roles, skills, and objectives. Seven Habits to Stay Organized Managing Resources Managers monitor and adjust resource use to avoid waste, meet project needs, and  Set clear goals Prioritize tasks support employees in their tasks  Use time management tools Lean management It is a systematic approach to  Declutter regularly optimizing efficiency by minimizing waste and  Create structured routines maximizing value for the customer.  Delegate effectively  Review and adjust plans as needed Establishing Communication Channels Clear and structured communication channels allow for efficient information flow across different levels and departments. Setting Standards for Accountability It fosters responsibility by setting clear consequences for actions and ensuring that team members are aligned with organizational values and goals.  Designing the Organization Designing an organization involves structuring roles, establishing communication flows, and defining decision-making authority to support strategic objectives. Organizational structures may include Hierarchical M atrix Flat Network Virtual forms New organizational forms evolving due to strategic requirements modular structures, and boundaryless organizations, which support agility and innovation. Declutter regularly means routinely organizing and Structures can vary from centralized to decentralized, functional, divisional, or matrix, each tailored to organizational needs and scale. removing unnecessary items from your physical and digital spaces to create a cleaner, more productive Evolution of Organization Organizations evolve to adapt to environment. This habit helps reduce distractions, saves technological, market, and economic changes. This evolution impacts time spent searching for things, and promotes a sense of their structure, strategies, and workflows. order and mental clarity. Staffing Staffing involves recruiting, selecting, training, and 5s developing employees to fulfill organizational roles effectively,  Sort ensuring a skilled workforce.  Set in Order Human Resource M anagement Human resource management (HRM )  Shine encompasses recruiting, performance management, employee  Standardize relations, compensation, and aligning workforce strategies with  Sustain organizational goals. Create structured routines Establishing daily routines for work, rest, Twin Concepts of Sound Organizing and personal activities helps you stay disciplined and organized  Specialization refers to dividing work based on Delegate effectively Trust others to take on tasks that don't require expertise, your immediate attention, allowing you to focus on higher-priority  coordination ensures the efforts align towards activities. the organization’s objectives.  Review and adjust plans as needed Regularly evaluate your progress Why Organizing is Important? Organizing is crucial as it towards goals and adjust your plans to stay on track and establishes a framework for achieving goals, optimizes accommodate changes. resource use, clarifies roles and expectations, enhances Formal Organizations and Standardization Formal organizations rely productivity, and reduces confusion, enabling effective on defined structures and standardized processes, establishing communication and decision-making. uniformity, improving accountability, and promoting efficiency. Importance and Benefits of Organizing Bureaucratic and Organic Structures Bureaucratic structures are Efficiency: Organizing helps allocate resources to hierarchical with strict rules, while organic structures are flexible and maximize productivity. decentralized, allowing adaptability in dynamic environments Role Clarity: Clear roles reduce overlap and improve accountability. Advantages Clear Hierarchy Consistency and Control Coordination: Organizing ensures tasks align, Accountability Disadvantages Lack of Flexibility Reduced Innovation enhancing collaboration. Red Tape Adaptability: Allows organizations to respond effectively to change. Organic structures are decentralized, allowing quick adaptation to Motivation: Well-defined roles can enhance employee change, open communication, and employee autonomy, ideal for motivation by providing clarity and responsibility. innovative industries. Advantages Flexibility and Adaptability Encourages Innovation Improved Job Satisfaction Disadvantages Lack of Structure Inconsistency Challenges with Accountability   Behavioral theories of leadership are based on the belief that great leaders are made, not born. Consider this the flip side of the Great M an theories. According to this theory, people can learn to become leaders through teaching and observation. Organizational Leadership Participative Theory Suggest that the ideal leadership style is one that Leadership Theories Frameworks that explain how takes the input of others into account. These leaders encourage individuals effectively guide and influence others to participation and contributions from group members and help group achieve goals. They explore traits, behaviors, and members feel more relevant and committed to the decision-making situational factors that contribute to successful process. leadership, such as adaptability, motivation, and vision. M anagement Theory Also known as transactional theories, focus on the role of supervision, organization, and group performance. These "Great Man" Theory According to this view, great leaders theories base leadership on a system of rewards and punishments. are simply born with the necessary internal characteristics, such as charisma, confidence, Relationship Theory Also known as transformational theories, intelligence, and social skills, to be natural-born leaders. focus upon the connections formed between leaders and followers. Transformational leaders motivate and inspire Trait Theory Trait theories often identify a particular people by helping group members see the importance and personality, or behavioral characteristics shared by higher good of the task. leaders. For example, traits like extroversion, self- confidence, and courage are all traits that could potentially be linked to great leaders Leadership Styles  Autocratic Leadership  Democratic Leadership  Laissez-Faire (Free-Rein) Leadership Contingency/Situational Theory Propose that leaders choose the best course of action based upon situational The Ohio State studies identified two primary variables. Different styles of leadership may be more dimensions of leader behavior appropriate for certain types of decision-making. According to this theory, no leadership style is best in all situations. Initiating Structure: Refers to task-oriented behaviors where leaders clearly define roles, set goals, establish Four Leadership Behaviors guidelines, and structure work to ensure tasks are  Directive: Leaders provide clear instructions and completed effectively. expectations. Supportive: Leaders focus on building Consideration: Refers to relationship-oriented behaviors relationships, providing emotional support, and being approachable. that focus on building trust, respect, and rapport with team members. Leaders show concern for employees’  Participative: Leaders involve team members in decision- well-being and foster a supportive environment. making processes, encouraging collaboration.  Achievement-oriented: Leaders set high expectations and Impoverished Leadership (Low Concern for People and encourage team members to reach challenging goals. Production): Minimal effort is made; leaders avoid taking responsibility. Example: A disengaged manager who provides little guidance or support. Country Club Leadership (High Concern for People, Low Concern for Production): Emphasizes employee comfort and satisfaction, often at the expense of productivity. Example: A leader focusing on team morale without addressing deadlines or output. Middle-of-the-Road Leadership (Moderate Concern for Both): Balances task achievement and employee satisfaction but lacks strong focus on either.Example: A leader who delivers average results without excelling in any area. Team Leadership (High Concern for People and Production): The ideal style, where leaders achieve high productivity while fostering strong relationships and collaboration. Example: A project manager motivating the team to exceed targets while maintaining high morale. Likert’s System 4 Management System 1: Exploitative-Authoritative: Leaders are highly controlling, make all decisions, and show little concerns to employees System 2: Benevolent-Authoritative: Leaders make decisions but allow limited input from employees, often using rewards and some degree of trust. System 3: Consultative: Leaders seek inputs from employees and consider their opinions. Fostering collaborations to some extent. System 4: Participative: Leaders fully engage employees in decision-making processes. Encouraging teamwork and mutual trust. Basic Controlling Concepts & Practices Human-Centered Approaches Emphasize communication, motivation, and leadership to encourage Concepts & Nature of Controlling self-control among employees. “Controlling is a fundamental management function that The Control Process ensures organizational goals are met effectively and efficiently by monitoring and evaluating progress, 1. Establishing Standards Standards are the detecting deviations, and implementing corrective benchmarks or criteria against which performance is actions. measured. “Controlling is the process of measuring performance, 2. Measuring Performance Collecting data to determine comparing it against set standards, identifying actual performance. It might include reports, audits, deviations, and taking corrective actions to achieve Performance measurement. organizational objectives..” 3. Comparing Performance with Standards Identifying Nature of Controlling variances between actual performance and the established standards. It can highlight the things that  *Continuous Process - Controlling is ongoing needed improvement. and occurs at all levels of management 4. Analyzing Deviations Determining the root causes of . Goal-Oriented - It focuses on achieving deviations. Categorizing deviations into acceptable and specific organizational goals. critical levels.  Dynamic - Control systems must adapt to changes in the internal and external Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Tools environment.  5 Whys  Integral to Management - It complements  Pareto Analysis planning, organizing, staffing, and leading  Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa) functions.  Feedback-Oriented - Effective controlling relies 5. Taking Corrective Actions Implementing strategies to on feedback to identify areas of improvement. address performance gap. Examples include additional training, process reengineering, or policy adjustments. Types of Control 6. Feedback and Review Using feedback to refine  Strategic Control- Focuses on long-term control systems and improve processes. Feedback can objectives. be gathered from a variety of sources, including  Operational Control - Ensures day-today employees, customers, stakeholders, performance data, activities align with plans. and external environments.  Financial Control - Manages and evaluates Importance of Controlling Functions financial performance  Improves Efficiency and Effectiveness Approaches to Designing Control Systems  Provides Direction Feedforward Control Proactive approach that  Ensures Goal Achievement anticipates issues and prevents deviations before they  Facilitates Decision Making occur.  Promotes Accountability  Reduces Risks Concurrent Control Real-time monitoring and adjustment during the execution of activities.  Continuous Improvement Feedback Control Reactive approach that evaluates completed activities and outcomes. Cybernetic Control System Based on automatic regulation, like thermostats or automated production lines.