Management Functions and Organizational Behavior: Lecture Notes

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Page 1 shows the heading 'Identify the Management Functions And How They Are Executed By A Manager' and the first management function, Planning.
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Management, Organizational Behavior

This document discusses the key management functions and how they are executed by a manager. It covers planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. It also touches on organizational behavior and its importance to organizational development.

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  • Planning: determining goals and how to achieve them
  • Organizing: working collectively to achieve goals
  • Staffing: selecting, inventorying, appraising, and training people
  • Directing: running the affairs of the organization
  • Controlling: measuring and correcting performance

Who it is for: For students studying management and organizational behavior. (Undergraduate)

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Summary

Management functions and organizational behavior are covered. Students learn about the roles of managers and how to motivate employees.

Management Functions

Planning, organizing, staffing and directing are the main tasks of a manager. Each of these functions is explained, with examples of how they are carried out.

Motivating Employees

Job satisfaction and job performance are discussed. Factors that affect these are listed. The importance of knowing one's alternatives is explained.

Organizational Culture

What organizational culture is, and when it needs to change, are discussed. The role of a leader during a crisis is also covered.

Facilitating Organizational Change

Strategies for making sure change is welcomed and sticks are listed. The importance of involving the team and sharing the vision is explained.

Key terms

BATNA
The best alternative to a negotiated agreement.
Job satisfaction
How content an employee is with their job.
Job performance
How well an employee does their job.
Organizational culture
The shared values, beliefs and practices of an organization.
Crisis
A serious threat to a company's reputation or fiscal health.
Organizational change
A shift in an organization's purpose, structure or procedures.

Questions this document helps with

  • What are the main tasks of a manager?
  • How can employees be motivated?
  • What is the role of a leader during a crisis?

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