SHSM Review Flashcards
Manager
A person responsible for controlling or administering all or part of a company or similar organization.
Leader
The ability of inspiring others to work hard to accomplish important tasks
Participative Leadership
Participative leadership is a unique leadership style, also known as democratic leadership.
Servant Leadership
Is follower centered and committed to helping others in their work.
Visionary Leadership
A leader who brings to the situation a clear and compelling sense of the future
An understanding of the actions needed to get there successfully
Gives meaning to the work
Synergy
The combined and enhanced cooperative efforts of a group that result in a more effective and efficient outcome than individual efforts alone.
Integrity
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
Consensus
A general agreement or shared opinion reached by a group, reflecting a collective decision-making process.
Social Loafing
The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort in a group setting, assuming that others will compensate, leading to reduced overall productivity.
Norms
Implicit or explicit rules and expectations within a group or society that guide behavior and interactions.
Workplace diversity
The presence of individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and demographics in the workplace, fostering a mix of perspectives and experiences.
Ethics
The principles and values that govern what is considered right and wrong, guiding moral conduct.
Morals and Values
Personal beliefs and principles that influence an individual’s behavior and decision-making.
Ethical Dilemma
A situation requiring a choice between conflicting moral principles, where adherence to one may compromise another.
The Glass-Ceiling Effect
Invisible barriers that prevent the advancement of certain demographic groups, particularly women, in the workplace.
Whistle-blower
An individual who exposes and reports unethical or illegal activities within an organization.
Utilitarian view
Deliver good to the greatest number of people
A results oriented point of view assesses the moral implications of decisions in terms of their consequences
Business decisions makers often use profits efficiency to judge what is best for most people
Like cutting some workers to keep other
Individualism view
Ones primary commitment is long term advancement of self interests
Believes that people become self regulating as they pursue long term individual advantage
Supposed to support honest and integrity
Lying and cheating for short term gain
Moral rights view
Respects and protects the fundamental rights of people
Rights of all people to life, liberty and fair treatment under the law
Justice View
Based on the belief that ethical decisions treat people impartially fairly
Based on legal rules and standards
Is it equitable for everyone
In organizations it is based on procedural distributive and interactional
Procedural
Weather rule are fairly administered like consequences are the same for all levels
Individualism View
A moral perspective valuing individual rights, autonomy, and self-interest in ethical considerations.
Code of Ethics
A set of guidelines or principles outlining expected behavior and ethical standards within a profession or organization.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
A business approach that integrates social and environmental concerns into its operations and interactions with stakeholders.
5 Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility
Donating to charity
Work environment
Fair labour laws
Truthful advertising
Environmental protection
Stakeholders
Individuals or groups with an interest or concern in the success and activities of an organization.
Defensive
Minimizing harm and avoiding legal action.
Obstructionist
Opposing social responsibility efforts and resisting change.
Accommodative
Meeting minimum ethical standards and responding to societal expectations.
Proactive
Taking initiatives to actively contribute to social and environmental well-being.
Strategic Management
The systematic process of planning, implementing, and evaluating an organization’s objectives and strategies for long-term success.
Mission Statement
A concise declaration of an organization’s purpose, outlining its values, goals, and core activities.
SMART Goals
Goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, providing a clear framework for effective goal-setting.