11/08/2012 Are the Classical Management Functions Useful in Describing Managerial Work? There are many different ways to define the classical management functions‚ however as Miner’s noted the classical management functions which include planning‚ organizing‚ commanding‚ coordinating and controlling‚ they were beginning to arise in the book of Henri Fayol. To evaluate the usefulness of the classical management functions is an important part of describing managerial work and for serving as the basis for
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Human and Health Services is an important entity and there are many programs that serve under this umbrella. The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the part of the federal government that’s responsible for administrating programs that deal with health and welfare. According the official HHS website‚ the department works with almost one fourth of all federal government expenditures and administers more grant dollars than all other federal agencies combined. The Department’s
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What are the reasons for setting up your own business and why are some entrepreneurs more successful than others? Have you ever wondered how it would be to run your own business? I am sure you have‚ because that is one of the most common dream that comes to peoples’ mind at some stage of their life or career path. Unfortunately‚ in most cases the idea gradually vanishes because of the lack of good plan‚ changing words into deeds and simply courage. Why do people set up their own business? And what
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The specific duties and responsibilities of your job will vary depending on your role and the employer you work for. If you work for a large employer‚ whether in the public‚ private or voluntary sectors‚ you will probably have had a period of induction‚ where you will have learned about: •• the policies and procedures of the organisation •• how the structures work •• the people who are your managers and supervisors. Working for smaller private or voluntary organisations‚ or working as a
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to external validity‚ & this can be an explanation of how researchers may be wrong in making a generalisation. For instance‚ researchers may conclude that the results of their study (which was done in a specific place‚ with certain types of people‚ & at a specific time) could be generalised to another context. For instance it could have been at another place‚ with different people‚ at a later time‚ even if these factors are only slightly different. There are three major threats to external validity
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Integrated services and multi-agency working It’s self-evident that people not talking to each other is counterproductive. And‚ in the world of children’s services‚ it’s been said many times (and ought to be again‚ lest we forget): not talking to each other sometimes leads to disastrous consequences‚ of which little Victoria Climbie’s death will forever be a sad example. So‚ the multi-agency approach to supporting children‚ young people and families with extra help‚ early‚ makes perfect sense
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Agency Theory Description Agency theory describes the relationship between principals (shareholders‚ investors and owners) and agents (management). Theoretical discussions in business and academia may be a modern phenomena‚ however the dynamics surrounding agency relationships have been around since the dawn of barter and exchange. Most business relationships are fundamentally agency relationships. In simplistic terms principals have interests and goals to which they have transferred the
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Regulatory Agency Regulatory agencies are put in place to ensure that health care organizations and the providers within them promote safety‚ legal compliance‚ and quality care for patients. Regulating health care is vital because if health care organizations were not required to be accredited patients would not feel safe when seeking health care services. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations otherwise known as JCAHO is a regulatory agency. The JCAHO “conducts periodic
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Describe the roles of different agencies involved in safeguarding the welfare of children and young people; *** Answer submitted on Apr 7 2013 4:55PM *** Schools: Schools have the responsibility to develop childrens awareness and their knowledge of what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behaviour‚ including when using the internet. Support and protect children who are identified as being at greater risk or are on the at risk register and provide professional training of all staff
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Describe the roles of different agencies involved in safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. There are many agencies involved in the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. Agencies such as; 1. Social Services- There to offer support to the child and the setting. Social services have the powers to investigate any suspected improper behaviour from carers‚ children or the setting. They also have to meet and conduct interviews with the child and the family members
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