Rational Decision Making
Decisions shape the destiny of organizations. Sound decision making--the ability to make a rational choice among alternatives--is one of the most critical managerial skills.
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Non-Verbal Communication
Communication is sometimes thought of as being either oral or written. But non-verbal communication, commonly known as body language, may at times be more significant than either of these. As a result, sensitivity to non-verbal communication is one ...
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Need for Financial Controls, The
An organization cannot survive without proper management of its financial resources, and these resources must be continually monitored and controlled.
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Non-Quantitative Decision Making
In conditions of uncertainty, where there are no clear probabilities, managers may make decisions by drawing on experience, judgment or intuition, factors which are sometimes referred to as non-quantitative.
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Need for Strategic Planning, The
Because the level of economic competition has significantly increased in recent years, the need for effective strategic planning has likewise intensified. The essence of strategic planning for any organization is determining where it wants to be at ...
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Communication Tools and Techniques
There is a vast array of diverse communication tools and techniques available. The decision about which to use in a given instance depends on several factors, including the nature of the information to be transmitted, the size of the organization, a...
Subject: worker
Conflict Resolution Strategies
An increasing number of organizations are setting up formal systems to enable people to bring their conflicts into the open and to prevent tension from building beneath the surface. An open and direct approach which encourages communication between ...
Subject: worker
Communicating Organizational Goals and Values
The ability of management to instill common goals and values depends, to a great extent, on its ability to communicate effectively with employees. Without thorough and effective communication of organizational goals and values, it's difficult for em...
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Overcoming Communication Problems
In some cases, there are communication problems that arise due to an organizational structure that limits the free exchange of information. Communication problems can also result when employees are subjected to a steady stream of criticism from sup...
Subject: worker
Transcript: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE THAT LIMITS THE FREE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION. IF I'M A PRODUCTION WORKER, I TALK TO OTHER PRODUCTION WORKERS AND WE HAVE OUR OWN NETWORK
Performance Appraisals
A very important, yet often neglected aspect of managerial responsibility is performance appraisal. Simply stated, appraisals measure how well an employee is accomplishing assigned tasks. They also provide a means for communication between managers ...
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