Introduction To Supervision

Question 0

The purpose of supervision

Answer 0

Is to direct , lead and coordinate the work of other to accomplish the specific objective .

Supervisor guides subordinates to produce the desired quantity and quality of work in time .

Also see that his workers needs are satisfied and and that they are motivated

Question 1

Qualities sought after in a supervisor

Answer 1

Energy and good health .
Ability to get along with people.
Job know how and technical competence. 
Self control under pressure.
Dedication and dependability.
Teach ability.
Problem solving skills.
Leadership potential.
Positive attitude towards management

Question 2

The nature of supervision ?

Answer 2

Supervisor is given the authority to direct the work of others and who is responsible for the output

His position is in the lower level of management which is established and defined by top management of organization .

Supervisor means to “look over “ the man supervisor the “hand” in charge of the work .

Supervisor to understand the job and to diagnose & solve the work problems .

Question 3

Name the 5 Management processes ?

Answer 3

Planning 
Organizing 
Controlling 
Staffing 
Activating /directing

Question 4

Name supervisors particular duties (six duties ) ?

Answer 4

Production .
Maintenance .
Methods improvement .
Costs.
Quality.
Personal management and human relations .

Question 5

Supervisors responsibility or groups associated around supervisor

Answer 5

Higher management 
Own supervisor 
Subordinates 
Union 
HR 
Colleagues 
Specialists

Question 6

Use a diagram to show the managerial levels .

Answer 6

Executives
Middle managers
Supervisor
Non managerial employees

Ps: all in a pyramid diagram

Question 7

Temptation to do to much technical work how best to build a productive team ?

Answer 7

When performing planning and controlling work . Get people who can carry out the plans and exercise . Control to do so much more work .

Train your people In Order to counsel and coach for them to take over more and more technical work

Will ensure higher degree of participation . People will have feelings of ownership and strive to make plans to succeed .

In doing so you are taking the monkey off your back .