Dbndnnxnc Flashcards

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What is the process of directing in an organization?

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Implementing the total plan and utilizing necessary resources to achieve objectives

Directing involves ensuring workers understand their responsibilities and the reasons behind their tasks.

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What are the basic features of instructions in directing?

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  • Compliance should be reasonable
  • It should be complete as to what is to be done and when
  • It should be clear to the person receiving it

Clear instructions are essential for effective task execution.

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List the steps in directing.

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  • Setting up major responsibilities
  • Placing jobs and responsibilities in an organizational pattern
  • Issuing directions and orders
  • Controlling or directing closely by policies and plans

These steps help ensure clarity and efficiency in an organization’s operations.

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What is the purpose of controlling in management?

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To constrain, coordinate, and regulate actions according to plans for achieving specified objectives

Control ensures that organizational activities align with established goals.

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What are the essential steps in the control process?

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  • Setting standards
  • Checking and reporting on performance
  • Getting feedback on performance results
  • Taking corrective action

These steps are crucial for maintaining organizational effectiveness.

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What methods are used in controlling?

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  • Reporting
  • Setting deadlines
  • Inspection
  • Prior approval of projects

These methods help maintain oversight and accountability within an organization.

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Define coordination in the context of organizational management.

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The process of interrelating the various parts of an agency’s work so that it functions as a whole

Coordination ensures that different departments and individuals work together effectively.

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What are the types of coordination?

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  • Coordination of thought
  • Coordination of action

These types help align mental and physical efforts within an organization.

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List the ways for effective coordination.

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  • Clear lines of authority
  • Periodic reports
  • Effective communication systems (committees, meetings, group decision-making)

Effective coordination enhances collaboration and reduces misunderstandings.

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What are the major processes in teamwork?

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  • Communication
  • Compromise
  • Cooperation
  • Coordination
  • Consummation

These processes facilitate successful collaboration in achieving team goals.

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What is the importance of communication in social work administration?

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  • Effectiveness
  • Efficiency
  • Morale

Communication is vital for service delivery, policy formulation, and maintaining team spirit.

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What are the essential components of communication?

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  • Sources or sender
  • The message
  • The receiver

These components are fundamental for the communication process to be effective.

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What are the purposes of administrative communication?

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  • Clarifying tasks
  • Reinforcing agency identity
  • Transmitting problems and ideas
  • Reporting progress
  • Promoting participation
  • Promoting social interchange

These purposes ensure that all stakeholders are informed and engaged.

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Differentiate between formal and informal communication.

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  • Formal communication: Planned system of procedures and channels
  • Informal communication: Does not follow channels of authority

Understanding both types of communication helps navigate organizational dynamics.

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What are the criteria for effective communication?

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  • Clear purpose
  • Clarity of spoken and written material
  • Consistency
  • Adequate to accomplish its purpose
  • Timeliness
  • Proper channels utilized

Meeting these criteria enhances the likelihood of successful information transfer.

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Fill in the blank: The five C’s of communication include clarity, completeness, ________, concreteness, and correctness.

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conciseness

Each ‘C’ represents a key principle for effective communication.

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What is a budget in the context of financial administration?

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A financial plan outlining a series of goals with price tags attached

Budgets are essential for planning and financial control in organizations.

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List the main areas of financial administration.

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  • Securing funds or income
  • Using funds according to objectives
  • Maintaining financial records

These areas ensure financial stability and accountability.

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What is accounting?

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The art of recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions

Accounting is critical for tracking an organization’s financial health.

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What is the purpose of auditing?

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  • Determine legality and accuracy of transactions
  • Ascertain if all transactions are recorded
  • Ensure transactions are accurately reflected in accounts

Auditing provides assurance of financial integrity.

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What are the factors of an ideal budget?

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  • Comprehensive
  • Clear and easily understood
  • Flexible
  • Workable
  • Accurate and realistic

These factors contribute to effective financial planning.

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Define recording in the context of reporting.

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An account in written or permanent form serving as evidence of an event

Recording is essential for maintaining accountability and transparency.

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What is the purpose of reporting?

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  • To account for performance
  • To inform about policies and programs

Reporting ensures that all stakeholders are kept informed and accountable.

24
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List the classification of reports.

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  • Subject matter reports
  • Time interval reports
  • Interim and miscellaneous reports

Classifying reports helps organize information effectively.

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What are the characteristics of an effective report?

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  • Clear
  • Pertinent
  • Brief but complete
  • Current
  • Accurate
  • Informative
  • Comparative
  • Properly classified
  • Attractive in format
  • Objective
  • Presented on schedule
  • Dated and signed

These characteristics ensure that reports serve their intended purpose effectively.

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What is the role of public relations in an organization?

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To effect a harmonious adjustment between an institution and its public

Public relations involves managing the relationship between an organization and its stakeholders.

27
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List the functions of public relations.

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  • Promote public understanding
  • Earn acceptance of agency services

Effective public relations enhance an organization’s reputation and stakeholder engagement.

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What is evaluation in a management context?

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A systematic process of collecting and analyzing data to determine if objectives have been achieved

Evaluation is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of programs and services.

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What are the reasons for evaluation?

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  • Ascertain achievement of objectives
  • Improve service
  • Ensure flexibility to changing needs
  • Fulfill social accountability

These reasons underscore the importance of evaluation in organizational effectiveness.

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What components are involved in a comprehensive evaluation program?

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  • Monitoring
  • Impact assessment
  • Efficiency calculations

Comprehensive evaluation programs provide a holistic view of program performance.