management
the process of working with and through others to effectively achieve organisational objectives by efficiently using limited resources in the changing environment.
process
primary functions or activities that management performs to get things done,
effectiveness
doing the right task, completing activities and achieving goals.
efficiency
doing the task correctly and with the minimum cost
characteristics of management
- goal oriented process
- pervasive
- multidimensional
- continuous process
- group activity
- dynamic function
- intangible force
dimensions of management
- management of work
- management of people
- management of operations
management of people is further divided to
- individuals with diverse needs and behaviour
- dealing with individuals as a group
objectives of management
- organisational objective
- social objectives
- personal objective
organisational objective
- survival
- profit
- growth
importance of management
- helps in achieving group goals
- increases efficiency
- creates a dynamic organisation
- helps in achieving personal objectives
- helps in the development of the society
features of art
- personalised application
- based on practice and creativity
- existence of theoretical knowledge
features of science
- systematised body of knowledage
- principles based on experimentstion
- universal validity
management as a profession
- restricted entry
- professional associations
- well-defined body of knowledge
- service motive
- ethical code of conduct
three levels of management
- top level
- middle level
- supervisory or operational level
functions of top level (if a2)
- To integrate diverse elements and coordinate the activities of different departments according to the overall objectives of the organization.
- To formulate overall organizational goals and strategies for their achievement.
- To arrange resources of men, machines, materials and money to achieve the desired goals, they are responsible for all the activities of the business and for its impact on society.
- it analyzes the business environment and its implications for the survival of the firm.
functions of middlemen (a,e,i,cm)
- To assign necessary duties and responsibilities to personnel.
- To ensure that their department has the necessary personnel.
- To interpret the policies framed by top management.
- To cooperate with other departments for smooth functioning of the organization.
- To motivate the personnel to achieve desired objectives.
functions of lower level management (e2,i,o,r)
- To ensure safe and proper working environment for workers.
- To ensure that quality of output is maintained, wastage of materials is minimized and safety standards are maintained.
- To interact with the actual workforce and to pass on instructions of the Middle Management to the workers.
- To oversee the efforts of the workforce.
- To represent workers grievances. Operational managers report workers grievances to middle level management as they are in direct contact with them.
functions of management (posdc)
planning, organsing, staffing, directing and controlling.
Planning
Planning is the function of determining in advance what to do, when to do, how to do and who is going to do it.
organising
Organising is the management function of assigning duties, grouping tasks, establishing authority and allocating resources required to carry out a specific plan.
staffing
Staffing is a managerial function of hiring and developing the required employees to fill in various positions created by the organising process. This function is concerned with finding the right person with the right qualifications for the right position at the right time. This is also known as the human resource function.
what is involved in Human Resource function?
recruitment, selection, placement and training of personnel.
Directing
Directing is the process of supervising, motivating, leading and communicating with the subordinates to achieve the organisational objectives.
two components of leardership
- motivation
- leadership
