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Understanding business organisations with reference to management theories - Unit Summary The Management theorists of the past provide valuable insights into current business practices The classical-scientific theorist’s main contribution was the use of the scientific method to determine the one best way of doing things. They: Were particularly effective in increasing productivity in manufacturing businesses Gave insights into the managerial functions of planning‚ organising and controlling
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LECTURE 1: INTRODUCTION WEEK 1: 8TH JULY Definition of management: “Management is the attainment of organisational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning‚ organising‚ leading and controlling organisational resources” (Samson‚ Catley‚ Cathro and Daft‚ 2012: 10). Q: How can we make sense of this event…so it can provide a useful guide for improving future service? A: Existing knowledge about organisation & management Problem at Larnaka? Theme 1: Managing organisation → Or
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Unit 1 Evolution of Management Thought Learning Outcome After reading this unit‚ you will be able to: • • • • • Explain the basic features of Management and Organisation Understand various approaches to Management Philosophy Know about Mathematical and Behavioural Serial Schools of Management Identify the Contributions and Limitations of Scientific Management State Administrative Management Time Required to Complete the unit 1. 2. 1st Reading: It will need 3 Hrs for reading a unit 2nd
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Chapter 1 Introduction of management Management is a universal phenomenon. It is a very popular and widely used term. All organizations - business‚ political‚ cultural or social are involved in management because it is the management which helps and directs the various efforts towards a definite purpose. According to Harold Koontz‚ “Management is an art of getting things done through and with the people in formally organized groups. It is an art of creating an environment in which people can
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Introduction to Management 1 Who are Managers ?What is their job? Managers (or administrators): Individuals who achieve goals through other people. Managerial Activities • Make decisions • Allocate resources • Direct activities of others to attain goals 2 Managers & Operatives A Manager is an individual who * Works with and through other people. * Over sees the work of others * Has people who report to him/her An Operative is an individual who: *Directly works on a job or a
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Importance of feedback in communication Feedback is the final step in the communication process. As a small-business owner‚ you need feedback so that you can gauge whether your communication has been successful. Depending on the feedback you receive‚ you can clarify or make changes to the way you communicate. This is true in all forms of communication‚ whether face-to-face‚ by telephone‚ e-mail‚ or in correspondence. Obviously‚ with some communication forms‚ feedback will be more immediate than
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CONTENTS Introduction What Is Management Functions of management Managerial Roles Interpersonal Roles Informational Roles Decisional Roles Levels of Manager Managerial Skills Summary INTRODUCTION Organisations have a variety of goals. They usually direct energies and resources to achieve these goals. Management is needed whenever people work together in an organisation. The managerial function must be performed by anyone who manages organised efforts‚ whether it is a business
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Production and Operations Management Let’s face it‚ we all face tough challenges. Competitive pressures continue unabated. Prices are too low‚ and the costs are too high. Companies strive to reduce costs. Some look to improve technology. Some reduce headcount. Too few have become operationally excellent. Going through the activity‚ as a business administration student‚ have you ever thought about your future as part of a prestigious company? Will you apply the things that you’ve learned throughout
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Role of a Manager within the Functional Areas of Business Babatope Adanritaylor MGT 521 3 February‚ 2014 John Woods Management is the process or ways of coordinating and overseeing the work of others to accomplish organizational goals. The person who makes this happen will be the manager and as in any profession‚ there will be good and outstanding ones and there will be some that fail. There are various tools that will help managers to excel‚ but the right tools may not always
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