Chapter 8: Organization and Management (1) Flashcards

1
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lines of authority are clearly drawn, and each individual is responsible to the person ranking above him, authority and responsibility pass from the top-ranking member down to the lowest in rank

A

line authority

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2
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line authority

occurs thru the delegation of authority, responsibilities redistributed horizontally through departmentalization

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vertical growth

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3
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line authority

3 ways of dividing work

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by function, by product, or by location

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4
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many diversified responsibilities demanded of the person at the top

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staff authority

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5
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staff authority

added to assist the lines in an advisory capacity

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staff specialists

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6
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staff authority

staff advises and supports the line

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line and staff

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7
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delegates limited authority over a specified segment of activities to another person, may be vested in a vice president

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functional authority

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8
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personnel function of employing and training people and maintaining favorable work conditions

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staffing

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9
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the purpose is to obtain the best available people for the organization and to foster development of their skills and abilities

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staffing

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10
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to give total estimated work hours required to cover all activities in the organization should be divided by the number of working hours in the day

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staffing

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11
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continuous process of making decisions, conveying them to subordinated, and ensuring appropriate action

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directing

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12
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interrelating the various parts of work so they flow smoothly

must be properly designed

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coordinating

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13
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keeping supervisors, managers, and subordinated informed concerning responsibility through records, research, reports, inspection, and other methods

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reporting

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14
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records and evaluations of the result of work done are kept as the work progresses in order to compare performance with the yardstick of acceptability

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reporting

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15
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fiscal planning, accounting, and controlling

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budgeting

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16
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this necessitates measuring quantity of output, quality of the finished product, food and labor costs, and the efficient use of workers time

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budgeting

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17
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a good control system prevents present and future deviation from plans and does much to stimulate an employee to maintain the standards of the foodservice director

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budgeting

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18
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skills of managers

skills that allow one to perform specialized activities

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technical skills

19
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skills of managers

understanding and motivating individuals and groups

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interpersonal skills

20
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skills of managers

understanding and integrating all the activities and interests of the organization toward a common objective

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conceptual skills

21
Q

managerial activities and roles - interpersonal roles

performing duties of a symbolic, legal, or social nature because of one’s position in the organization

A

figurehead

22
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managerial activities and roles - interpersonal roles

establishing the work atmosphere within the organization and activating subordinates to achieve organizational goals

A

leaders

23
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managerial activities and roles - interpersonal roles

establishing and maintaining contacts outside the organization to obtain information and cooperation

A

liaisons

24
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managerial activities and roles - informational roles

collecting all information relevant to the organization

A

monitor

25
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managerial activities and roles - informational roles

transmitting information gathered outside the organization to members inside

A

disseminator

26
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managerial activities and roles - informational roles

transmitting information from inside to outside the organization to outsiders

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spokesperson

27
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managerial activities and roles - decisional roles

initiating change in the organization to adapt and keep pace with changing conditions in the environment

A

entrepreneur

28
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managerial activities and roles - decisional roles

one who handles unexpected change

A

disturbance handler

29
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managerial activities and roles - decisional roles

make decisions concerning priorities for utilization of organizational resources

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resource allocators

30
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managerial activities and roles - decisional roles

assigned to a person who deals with individuals and other organizations

A

negotiator

31
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tools of mgmt

a graphic representation of the basic groupings and relationships of positions and function

A

organizational chart

32
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tools of mgmt

indicate channels of authority

A

solid lines

33
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tools of mgmt

show advisory responsibility and lines of communication

A

dotted lines

34
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tools of mgmt

an organized list of duties, skills, and responsibilities required in a specific position

this should be written for every position and should be reviewed and updated periodically

A

job description

35
Q

purpose of this is for:

-matching qualified applicants to the job
-orientation and training of employees
-performance appraisal
-establishing rates of pay
-defining limits of authority and responsibility

A

job description

36
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include identifying information, a job summary, specific duties, and requirements

A

job description

37
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tools of mgmt

all aspects of job are studies and analyzed

it may be conducted first to collect information for the job description

A

job analysis

38
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tools of mgmt

a written statement plan that allows employees to plan their own professional growth within the organization

A

skills matrix system

39
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tools of mgmt

a written statement of the minimum standards that must be met by an applicant for a particular job

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job specification

40
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tools of mgmt

covers duties involved in a job, the working conditions peculiar to the job, and personal qualifications required of the worker to carry out the assigned responsibilities successfully

A

job specification

41
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tools of mgmt

an outline of work to be performed, procedures to be used, and time schedule for a particular position

workers may be scheduled successfully only after thorough analysis and study of the jobs to be done, the working conditions, and the probable efficiency of the employees

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work schedule

42
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3 basic types of work schedules

A

individual, daily unit, organization

43
Q

important in determining the amount of preparation time and labor required to produce and serve meals

A

menu pattern

44
Q

show where tasks may be eliminated, combined, or modified in the overall picture

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work distribution analysis chart