Week 1 Flashcards
Organization
group of people brought together for some specific goal(s)
3 Characteristics of An Organization
-distinct purpose
-people
-structure
2 kinds of organizational members
-non managerial employees
-managers
Non Managerial Employees
Those who work on a specific job or task and have no responsibility for overseeing the work of others
Managers
individuals that direct and oversee the activities of others
Top Managers
those responsible for making decisions about the direction of the organization and defining policies that affect all members
Middle Managers
translate the goals set by top managers into specific details that lower managers will use on its non managerial employees
First Line Managers
those that oversee the day to day activities of non managerial employees and or team leaders
Manager
someone who organizes a group of people to accomplish a goal
Management
the process of getting things done efficiently and effectively, through and with people
Efficiency
-doing a task correctly
-getting the most output from the least inputs,
-“doing things right”
Effectiveness
-completing work activities so that organizational goals are met
-“doing the right thing”
3 ways to look at what managers do
1.Four Functions Approach
2.Management Roles Approach
3.Skills and Competencies Approach
P.O.L.C.
(Four Functions Approach)
Planning-defining goals, establishing strategy, developing plans to coordinate activities
Organizing-determining what needs to be done, how it will be done , and by who
Leading-directing and coordinating the work activities of an organization’s people
Controlling-monitoring activities to ensure they are accomplished as planned
5 Employability Skills for a Job
-Critical Thinking Skills
-Communication Skills
-Collaboration
-Knowledge Application & Analysis
-Social Responsibility
