individuality and goal. Individuality refers to the diversity of factors affecting motivation for every human being. Goal refers to the target that results from motivation. These two factors are further studied within motivation theories. Introduction Bryan Schaffer (2008) highlights that motivation is a key component of leadership. This is justified by his definition of leadership, which is “the ability of an individual to influence, motivate and enable others
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Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology Department of Business Administration Principles of Management Short Questions 01-Question: Distinction between delegation and decentralization. Answer: Delegation: Delegation is the assignment of authority and responsibility to another person (normally from a manager to a subordinate) to carry out specific activities. Decentralization: Decentralization means dispersal of authority throughout the organization. It refers to the systematic
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MODERN MANAGEMENT THEORIES AND PRACTICES By Dr. Yasin Olum Lecturer Department of Political Science and Public Administration Makerere University Contact Address: Makerere University Faculty of Social Sciences Department of Political Science and Public Administration P. O. Box 7062 KAMPALA-Uganda Tel.(Off.): 041-531499 Tel.(Mobile): 077454019 Fax: 041-534181 E-Mail: yolum@ss.mak.ac.ug Being a paper presented at the 15th East African Central Banking Course, held on 12th
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The Truth: About Managing People . . . and Nothing but the Truth Stephen P. Robbins, Ph.D. PEARSON EDUCATION, INC. “If someone wants to unleash the truth of people management, read this book. Author Robbins addresses the most critical challenges organizations face today in a concise and entertaining way.” — SUBIR CHOWDHURY Executive Vice President, American Supplier Institute Author of the best-selling The Power of Six Sigma and The Talent Era: Achieving a High Return On Talent “Stephen
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Organizational theory NEOCLASSICAL AND MODERN THEORIES OF MANAGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 I Company background II Human Resource Department 2.1. Recruitment and Placement 2.2. Training and Development 2.3. Compensation 2.4. Employee Relations III Evaluation measurement Conclusion 17 Reference 18 Introduction This assignment is
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Contents Introduction 4 What is teamwork? 5 Selecting team members 6 Leadership 7 Team meetings 8 Chairing team meetings 9 The effective teamwork matrix 10 Team identity 12 Shared vision 13 Communication 14 Collaboration and participation 15 Issue negotiation and resolution 16 Reflection and self-assessment 17 Further reading 18
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EPG SHRM Foundation’s Effective Practice Guidelines Series Building a High-Performance Culture: A Fresh Look at Performance Management By Elaine D. Pulakos, Rose A. Mueller-Hanson, Ryan S. O’Leary, and Michael M. Meyrowitz Sponsored by Halogen Building a High-Performance Culture: A Fresh Look at Performance Management This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information regarding the subject matter covered. Neither the publisher nor the author is engaged
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Companies, 2009 PART ONE Foundations of Management The three chapters in Part One describe the foundations of management. Chapter 1 discusses the imperatives of managing in today’s business landscape and introduces the key functions, skills, and competitive goals of effective managers. In other words, it discusses what you need to do and accomplish to become a high-performing manager. Chapter 2 describes the external environment in which managers and their organizations operate— the context
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PRUL E. T E S l U K J A M E S 1. F A R R STEPHANIE R . KLElN Influences of Organizcltioncll Culture and Climate on Individual Creativitv This paper provides a framework for conceptualizing and reviewing the literature on the influences of organizational culture and climate on individual creativity. Although often treated interchangeably, culture and climate are distinct constructs operating a t different levels of meaning; yet a t the s a m e time, they are closely interrelated. Culture
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ability to think strategically is critical for leaders and managers at multiple organizational levels. Specific work experiences can contribute to the development of an individual’s strategic thinking ability. Culture, among other organizational factors, can either encourage or limit those contributions. Leaders, as culture constructors and transformers, can act to maximize the relationship between organizational culture and the process of learning to think strategically. A cadre of formal training
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