Chapter 3 Flashcards
(45 cards)
It is a process of coordinating actions and
allocating resources to achieve organizational
goals.
It is the art of getting things done through
people.
It is a process that involves the guidance or
direction of a group of people toward
organizational goals or objectives.
It is a process of working through staff members
to be able to provide comprehensive care to the patient.
Management
the oldest formal school of management thought
Classical school
systematic study of work methods in order to improve efficiency
Scientific management
“The father of scientific management”
He believed that organizations should study tasks and develop precise procedures.
Frederick Taylor
He developed the Gantt chart, a bar graph that measures planned and completed work along each stage of production
Henry Gantt
This management focuses on the management process and principles of management
Administrative management
He is the major contributor to the school of administrative management thought
Henri Fayol
The act, processor or an instance of distribution among a number of employee specific work assignments.
Division of work/Labor
power or your right in making a decision
Authority
no slacking, orderly, conduct or pattern of individual behavior
Discipline
each employee should receive orders from one supervisor
Unity of command
single person should direct the activities that are directed toward a single objective
Unity of direction
- an individual is always interested in maximizing his own satisfaction through more money, recognition, status, etc. When at work, only work things should be done.
Subordination of individual interest to the general interest
monetary payment for services rendered
Remuneration
concentrate placing power in the center of an organization
Centralization of authority
a chain of authority exists from the highest organizational authority to the lowest ranks.
Scalar of chain
fair treatment, a combination of kindliness and justice
Equity
attaining the maximum productivity of personnel
Stability or tenure of personnel
thinking out a plan and ensuring its success is an extremely strong motivator. Making things happen
Initiative
the feelings, such as being proud and loyal, shared by members of a group of people
Esprit de corps
Organizational order for materials and personnel is essential.
The right materials and the right employees are necessary for each organizational function and activity.
Order
it is the dimensional flow of communication
Proper channel of communication
refers to the number of subordinates a supervisor has
Span of control
Limited turnover of personnel. Permanent status is given to workers with satisfactory performance
Personnel tenure