nature and concept of management // functions, roles, and skills of a manager Flashcards
it is the process of coordinating and overseeing the work performance of individuals working together in organizations, so that they can could efficiently and effectively accomplish their chosen aims and goals.
management
involves determining the organization’s goals or performance objectives, defining strategic actions that must be done to accomplish them, and developing coordination and integration activities.
planning
enumerate the management functions
planning organization staffing leading controlling
demands assigning tasks, setting aside funds , and bringing harmonious relations among the individuals and work groups or teams in the organization.
organization
indicates filling in the different job positions in the organization’s structure; the factors that influence this function include: size of the organization, types of jobs, number of individuals to be recruited, and some internal or external pressures.
staffing
entails influencing or motivating subordinates to do their best so that they would be able to help the organization’s endeavor to attain their set goals.
leading
involves evaluating and, if necessary, correcting the performance of the individuals or work groups or teams to ensure that they are all working toward the previously set goals and plans of the organization.
controlling
defined as the harmonious, integrated action of the various parts and processes of an organization
coordination
defined as the character of being able to yield the maximum output from a minimum amount of input.
efficiency
defined as being able to do things correctly.
effectiveness
this management theory makes use of the step by step, scientific methods for finding the single best way for doing a job.
scientific management theory
who is known as the father of scientific management
Frederick W. Taylor
this management theory concentrates on the manager’s function and what makes up good management practice or implementation.
general administrative theory
management philosophy that focuses on the satisfaction of customers, their needs, and expectations.
total quality management
this management theory involves the study of the conduct, demeanor, or action of people at work. Research on behavior helps managers carry out their functions – leading, team building, resolving conflicts and others.
organizational behavior approach
