ADMS 3930 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: High Tech, Longrun, Specific Performance

• School: York University
• Department: Administrative Studies
• Course: ADMS 3930
• Professor: Randy Hoffman

Document Summary

Managers must be concerned with efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace efficiency: getting work done with a minimum of effort, expense or waste effectiveness: accomplishing tasks that help fulfill organizational objectives. Managers who perform these functions of management are truly better managers. We can see the traditional four functions of management" in a newer style; planning: planning and managing information controlling: decision making, control, and meeting the competition organization: people, projects and processes leading: motivation and leadership, and managing communication. Top managers: executives responsible for the overall direction of the organization. Responsible for creating a context for change. Responsible for helping employees develop a sense of commitment to the business. Responsible for creating a positive organizational culture through language and action. Middle managers: managers responsible for setting objectives consistent with top management"s goals, and planning and implementing subunit strategies for achieving these objectives.