OrgMngt (Preliminary) Flashcards
Is used as singular collective noun (like group) which refers to a discrete nature of grouping of managers or people in charge of running a company or organization.
Management as a noun
It refers to organizational process that includes strategic planning, setting objectives, managing resources, deploying labor force, financial assets and measuring results.
Management as a process
This refers to that branch of knowledge which is connected to study of principles & practices of basic ministration.
Management as a discipline
The different managerial functions that a manager exercise:
- Planning
- Staffing
- Organizing
- Directing
- Controlling
This includes defining goals, establishing strategy, and developing plans to coordinate activities. It involves mapping out exactly how to realize a specific goal. It also requires knowledge to create, develop and analyze opportunities which is known as strategic planning.
Planning
There are two types of planning;
- ) Long range planning
- ) short range planning
This is also known as the backbone of management. It is the structure of the organization which help determines what task to be done, who needs to do the task and how the task is to be performed and for whom to report to after the task is achieved.
Organizing
This involves manning in the organization. This requires recruitment, thorough selection of applicants and hiring of potential employees for the organization. It is also responsible for training and development of the employee to be promoted, transferred, demoted or even be fired from the organization.
Staffing
This involves the supervision and motivation of manager towards his/her employees to be more productive and efficient. When there is a high morale in the organization, it usually has a significant impact on the performance and productivity of the employees. Therefore, there is a need for the manager to motivate employees, supervise, and direct them to be more effective and efficient at work. Good communication is essential since this builds positive interpersonal relationship from and among employees. Thus this can resolve conflicts that might arise in the organization.
Directing
This deals with monitoring the company’s progress and ensuring that all other functions are operating efficiently. Since this is the last stage, uncertain situation usually arises that might disrupt the operation of the business. Therefore, there is a need for the management to exercise corrective actions after thorough assessment and evaluation.
Controlling
A __________does not just sit in one corner and let his employees perform the entire task. He does not just watch his employees fail but rather help them out.
Manager
Managers occupy the highest position in the organization. They are responsible in strategic planning and decision making. Examples: CEO, President
TOP MANAGEMENT
They are managers of departments, division heads and other functional departments. They are responsible in the operation and tactical planning, then pass them to the first-line management for implementation.
MIDDLE MANAGEMENT
This includes supervisors of production divisions (that is, foremen and brigadiers) responsible for the implementation of decisions and who have direct control of tasks realization’s process.
FIRST- LINE MANAGEMENT
In this category, the manager provides information and ideas to the employees
INTERPERSONAL
