MODULE 1 Flashcards
Is a group of individuals who are cooperating willingly and effectively for a common goal
ORGANIZATION
The formal arrangements that are established to coordinate all activities in order to implement a given strategy.
Structural Organization
Structural Elements of an Organization
-MEN
-MATERIALS
-MACHINE
-METHODS
-MONEY
These are the different members of the organization starting from the very top of the last workman in the enterprise.
MEN
Represents the materials necessary in the distribution of functions or in the attainment of its objectives.
MATERIALS
The tools necessary in producing its desired output.
MACHINE
The procedures and ways used in the course of its actions.
METHODS
The financial resources of the organization.
MONEY
The functions to be performed, the groupings of functions, and the vertical and horizontal task relationships among functions.
Distribution of functions
Upper-level management gives orders and employees follow them without inputs or objections..
Vertical
Employees are backed to make suggestions to improve work processes with authority to implement changes.
Horizontal
The manner in which formal decisions are made by whom.
Communication and decision processes
The decisions, rules or guidelines.
POLICIES
Principle of Good Organization
-Principle of Objective
-Analysis
-Simplicity
-Functionalism
-Departmentalization
-Centralization of Authority and Responsibility
-Limited span of control
The number of subordinates and executive can manage effectively.
Limited span of control
This is necessary in order to have authority and responsibility definitely fixed.
Centralization of Authority and Responsibility
The scope operation cen be very broad. Necessitating departmentalization to achieve a smoother flow of operations.
Departmentalization
The organization should be built around the main functions of the business and not around the individuals.
Functionalism
Simplest organization that will serve to attain the desired objective is considered the best.
Simplicity
A sound business judgement attempts to build an organization through full knowledge of the requirements of the business.
Analysis
A clear and complete adefinition of the objective must be known.
Principle of Objective
What is Management?
-Management is a process
-Management is a function
Management Concept
-Must be systematic
-Must be scientific
-Must be humanistic
From the executive to the supervisor down to the workers under his jurisdiction and conversely,
Management Structures