Organisation Concepts

Question 1

Vision

Answer 1

The vision of an organisation is the “dream that it has for its future”
The ultimate goal or reason for the existence of the enterprise

Question 2

Mission

Answer 2

The mission of an organisation differs from its vision in that it tends to focus on the question:
“what business are we in and what do we want to achieve?”

Question 3

Values

Answer 3

Values are subjective. Every person has a different set of values or beliefs.

Question 4

Policy

Answer 4

A policy is the board of guidelines of enterprise, which guides the managers and the workers in making decisions.

Question 5

Importance of the policy documents

Answer 5

• The policy statement set limits of behavior.
• The policy statement recognizes the needs of all employees
• The policy statement emphasizes the inter-dependence of all employees
• The policy statement recognizes that workers are important to the enterprise
  *The policy statement recognizes the rights of workers and obligations of managers

Question 6

Importance of organisation policy on human resource development

Answer 6

*Provides criteria and basic guidelines for developing procedures for dealing with manpower within the enterprise
*addresses the needs of individual within the enterprise.
* Makes provision for housingg aand for educational programmes for employees
*aims to promote and preserve the dignity and self-esteem of all emplyees
*Develops and maintains open lines of communication and personal contact between the enterprise and the employee.