ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT Flashcards
It oversees organizations with the goal of creating a structured framework for success. Employees establish a chain of command, delegate responsibilities, define key roles, and distribute tasks among departments.
Administrative Management
What are the skills essential to administrative management?
TECHNICAL SKILLS
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
CONCEPTUAL SKILLS
Today’s business world relies heavily on technology, and administrators must be proficient in using relevant tools and software tailored to their industries.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Interpersonal skills involve
collaborating effectively with others,
understanding colleagues’ perspectives,
strengths, and weaknesses, and being
empathetic and communicative in
interactions with coworkers, team
members, and superiors.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
It encompass
understanding how various
elements within an
organization are
interconnected, facilitating
effective coordination, and
providing insights into the
organization’s industry
positioning and the influence
of economic, market, social,
and political factors on its
performance
CONCEPTUAL SKILLS
What are the strategies for effective
administrative management?
Budget Control and Cost Management
Delegation
Change Control and Management
Goal Setting
Leadership Development
Performance Management
Problem Management
Setting Standards
Team Building
Transparency
What are the benefits of
Administrative Management?
Healthy Financial Situation
Maximum Productivity
Facilitating Achievements of Goals
Data-Based Decisions
are vital for the seamless functioning of diverse organizations. A proficient administrative manager should possess methods to mitigate risks, oversee budgets, and report discrepancies. Furthermore, within the budget control framework, there is a sub-strategy involving the implementation of cost-saving measures like reducing waste, introducing automation, and monitoring productivity.
Budget Control and Cost Management
Assigning tasks to others is a fundamental tactic in many business operations. This approach ensures the business runs efficiently and allows you to focus on other critical duties. Additionally, when delegating assignments, it’s crucial to define authority levels to entrust tasks to the most qualified employees, ensuring timely completion.
Delegation
Effectively handling change within teams and functional areas can pose challenges. It is often essential to establish an administrative approach for managing the change process, assessing it, establishing budgets, and putting it into action. Moreover, the creation of such strategies not only facilitates the implementation of changes but also fosters acceptance among employees in different organizational departments.
Change control and Management
Establishing goals is a company-wide endeavor, often requiring input and involvement from the entire administrative team. It is vital to employ a strategy that defines precise objectives and delineates a plan for employees to attain them. The SMART approach can be applied to goal setting, ensuring they are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
Goal Setting
Efficient administrative management involves implementing tactics to advance employees into leadership roles. Elevating employees to leadership positions entails enhancing their skills and preparing them for success in these roles. Leadership development shares similarities with succession planning, as both strategies aim to ensure the company’s continued operation, even when replacing key personnel is necessary.
Leadership development
Assessing employee performance is a vital aspect of any organization. Effective administrative approaches encompass methods for managers and supervisors to guide and offer feedback to team members. These methods ensure that employees grasp their roles and contributions within the organization, enabling them to concentrate on achieving shared objectives.
Performance Management
Setbacks and difficulties are common occurrences in every company. Typically, the implementation of problem management tactics can assist the company in surmounting these obstacles. These tactics aid in recognizing issues, probing their origins, and suggesting remedies to minimize their impact and preclude their recurrence.
Problem Management
Most organizations primarily concentrate on delivering value to their customers and stakeholders. Consequently, establishing benchmarks is crucial to guarantee that the company’s offerings are of top-notch quality and align with customer expectations. When defining these standards, it’s essential to take into account the company’s resources and allocate them efficiently for optimal outcomes.
Setting Standards
