KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY NAIROBI CAMPUS MBAD 501: Practices of Management Credit Hours: 3 Period: Jan – April 2013 Instructor: Kihara Peter Email: kiharamp41@msn.com ________________________________________________________ _____________________________________ Course Purpose and Objectives This is a foundation course in the MBA program which covers all those functions and duties performed by modern managers and CEOs in today’s complex organizations. This course views managerial planning
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Define and describe management in a social welfare context. 1.1.1 Defining management 1.1.2 Who is a manager? QUESTION 2 2.1 Give a critical discussion of the management areas. 2.1.1 Introduction 2.1.2 The management process 2.1.3 Management styles 2.1.3.1 Participative/ participatory management 2.1.3.2 Autocratic approach 2.1.3.3 The laissez- faire approach 2.1.4 General management 2.1.5 Human resources management 2.1.6 Purchasing management 2.1.7 Production management 2.1.8 Administrative
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should not treat his organization as a mere source of earning money. It is essential for an individual to prioritize his work over other things. The employees must have a cordial relation with their superiors and the management for smooth flow of information and better understanding at workplace. Transparency is essential at all levels in the hierarchy to avoid conflicts and unnecessary disagreements. No one should feel neglected at work. Problems arise when queries remain unattended and bosses do
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Unit 1 Evolution of Management Thought Learning Outcome After reading this unit‚ you will be able to: • • • • • Explain the basic features of Management and Organisation Understand various approaches to Management Philosophy Know about Mathematical and Behavioural Serial Schools of Management Identify the Contributions and Limitations of Scientific Management State Administrative Management Time Required to Complete the unit 1. 2. 1st Reading: It will need 3 Hrs for reading a unit 2nd
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Case 1 McDonald’s: Grilling Up an Empire 1. Describe some of the management challenges McDonald’s has likely faced in its expansion internationally. McDonald’s has been a staple in the restaurant business for as long as most of us can remember. It has achieve around the globe‚ but not without overcoming a fair amount of challenges in its pursuit of the title “King of Fast Food”. The basis for the entire business is ethical‚ truthful and dependable. It takes time to build
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MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE TYPE: GROUP ASSIGNMENT CODE: BMU 07137 SEMESTER: ONE FACILITATORS: Mr. MARANDU V. GROUP MEMBERS 1. MOHAMMED ABDULRAHIM R. 2. MUJWIGA SHYMIMANA S. 3. KILINDO JESCA C. 4. KOMBA TULIZO D. 5. MUKYA ARAPHA M. 6. MWAKATUMBULA HARRISON H. Question To what extent is the study of management theory and practice
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What is Management? Management involves the manipulation of the human capital of an enterprise to contribute to the success of the enterprise. This implies effective communication: an enterprise environment (as opposed to a physical or mechanical mechanism)‚ implies human motivation and implies some sort of successful progress or system outcome. As such‚ management is not the manipulation of a mechanism (machine or automated program)‚ not the herding of animals‚ and can occur in both a legal as
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Chapter 1 Understanding the Supply Chain True/False 1. A supply chain includes only the organizations directly involved in supplying components needed for manufacturing. Answer: False Difficulty: Moderate 2. A supply chain consists of all parties involved‚ directly or indirectly‚ in fulfilling a customer request. Answer: True Difficulty: Moderate 3. A supply chain could be more accurately described as a supply network or supply web.
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author arni do not ness~any reflect the vim or the DePaIrTmui Of Defenai or any or iB oim. This doiument may not be released for op"w pubtksm attnun it has been deuled by he appwropiate militar ’y serye or Iro e n tmc( agI nc y. OVERVIEW OF MANAGEMENT THEORY BY YR. JAMES A. LAWRENCE USDA - Forest Service and LIFUTENANT COLONEL EARL N. United States Army STECK DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited. USAWC CLASS OF 1991 NAYJC) -19U)
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Management Organization A deliberate arrangement of people to accomplish some specific purpose i) Distinct purpose ii) People iii) Deliberate structure Management The process of getting activities completed efficiently and effectively with and through other people. The process represents the primary activities of planning‚ organizing‚ leading‚ and controlling. Managers Someone who coordinates and oversees the work of other people so that organizational goals can be accomplished
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