Involves the organization’s goals or performance objectives

demands assigning tasks and bringing harmonious relations among indivs

indicates filling in the different job positions

entails influencing or motivating subordinates to do their best

• Evaluating and if necessary, correcting the performance of the individuals to ensure that they are all working toward the previously set goals and plans of the organizations

• Employees are given rewards if well done

• Has punishment if they fail

• Beneficial in times of crisis

• Causes staff to fear

• Strong and centralized controlling business decisions

Manager convenes with his colleagues before he decides

• Team members share their opinion in solving issues

• Distribution of authority and power

• Company’s project is a SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

  • Each member has self-direction

• Makes use of the step-by-step, scientific methods for finding the single best way for doing a job

component of the scientific management theory

• Concentrates on the manager’s functions and what makes up good practice or implementation

In a bakery, one worker mixes ingredients, another shapes the dough, and another handles baking. Because of this, work is finished faster and with fewer mistakes.
This situation best illustrates which principle?

A manager gives instructions to employees and is also held accountable if the task fails or succeeds.
Which principle is being applied?

Employees regularly say “please” and “thank you,” follow company rules, and show respect to their supervisors and co-workers.
This situation shows which principle?

Anna receives instructions only from her department head and not from other managers, avoiding confusion.
Which principle is being practiced?

All members of the marketing team focus on promoting one product using the same plan and objective.
This situation best represents:

A manager cancels a personal vacation to finish an urgent company project first.
Which principle does this reflect?

Employees receive fair salaries and incentives based on their performance, motivating them to work better.
Which principle is shown?

In a small company, major decisions are made only by the owner, while in a larger company, decisions are shared with managers.
This situation explains:

Instructions move from the CEO to managers, then supervisors, and finally to workers, following a clear chain.
Which principle is illustrated?

Office supplies are kept in proper cabinets, and employees are assigned to positions that match their skills.
This situation demonstrates:

A supervisor treats all employees equally and does not show favoritism when giving tasks or promotions.
Which principle is being applied?

Employees are allowed to stay in their positions long enough to gain experience instead of being frequently transferred.
This reflects which principle?

A manager encourages workers to suggest new ideas to improve productivity and listens to their proposals.
Which principle is shown?

Managers organize team-building activities to improve cooperation, morale, and unity among employees.
This situation best represents:

Which management theory focuses on improving efficiency by studying tasks scientifically?

Which theory focuses on how managers should plan, organize, command, coordinate, and control to achieve organizational goals?

Which theory emphasizes formal rules, hierarchy, clear authority, and fairness in large organizations?

Which approach studies how people behave, interact, and are motivated at work to improve organizational effectiveness?

Which theory would most likely suggest following a strict chain of command and written rules?

this proponent identified lamentable conditions in workplaces

introduced the idea that individual or group behavior must be considered

psychological tests for selection

cooperation is required in organizations since it is, mainly, a social system

• Focus on long-term organizational concerns and emphasize the organization’s stability, development, progress, and overall efficiency and effectiveness

• They formulate SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES and activities based on the strategic goals and objectives given by the top-level managers

• Responsible for supervising the organization’s day-to-day activities

• Manager is expected to carry out CEREMONIAL or symbolic duties

• They motivate his/er workers

  • Communicate with them, guide, and support them to develop a positive environment

• Linking pin between the high and low levels

  • Connects people inside and outside the company

• Gathers all (information that are relevant about the company) internal and external infos that’s relevant

• Transmits (share) factual information to his subordinates and to other people within the org

• Communicates and transmit relevant infos abt their org to EXTERNAL PARTIES

• Manager designs and INITIATES changes and strategies to enhance productivity and generate more income

• Enable managers to think of possible solutions to complex problems

• Perform their tasks with proficiency with the use of their expertise

• Factors or elements AFFECTING a business organization

factors and elements OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION which may affect its performance either positively or negatively

Which component of the general business environment includes inflation rates, stock market changes, and people’s spending habits?

A company decides to postpone opening a new branch because bank loan interest rates have increased. Which component of the general business environment is influencing this decision?

A soft drink company changes its flavors to match the preferences of younger customers in the area. Which component does this illustrate?

A multinational company must follow local labor laws and international trade regulations when expanding to a new country. Which component is this?

A company expands to international markets because competitors are doing the same, and it implements eco-friendly production to adapt to environmental changes. Which component is this?

A bakery regularly buys flour and sugar from the same supplier to ensure smooth production. Which specific environment component is this?

An NGO urges a soft drink company to reduce plastic use to protect the environment. Which specific environment component does this represent?

A startup receives funding from angel investors but the investors don’t manage the company directly. Which stakeholders are these?

Who are considered stakeholders that ensure the company has continuous, reasonably priced inputs?

Who execute the company’s activities and ensure its operations are alive?

Which component of the internal environment deals with getting supplies and materials for the company?

A company notices employees are unhappy with long hours, so management introduces flexible schedules, buys new computers to make tasks easier, and researches new market trends. Which environment components are involved?

• Consideration of both worst-case scenario or unfavorable future conditions

Cultural intelligence refers to an individual’s ability to:

Which type of culture prefers to do one thing at a time, be punctual, and follow schedules?

Which dimension measures how comfortable a society is with unequal power distribution?

A manager in a company in Country A notices that employees rarely speak up in meetings and always wait for instructions from the boss. This behavior reflects:

A company in Country B creates detailed policies and strict procedures because employees are uncomfortable with taking risks. Which dimension does this reflect?

A US-based manager notices that employees in Country G:

• Prefer teamwork over individual recognition

• Follow rules closely and dislike surprises

• Respect authority and rarely challenge managers

Which Hofstede dimensions are most likely shown here?

People dislike risk, change, and uncertainty; they like rules, plans, and predictability.

• Strategic framework used to evaluate the external environment for a business by breaking down opportunities and threats