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Resources for all1. Discuss the importance of management in an organization. 2. Explain the universality of the management concept. 3. Critically discuss the major elements of management roles propounded Henry A. Mintzberg. 4. Distinguish between efficiency and effectiveness. 5. Effective managers Read More …
1) MANAGEMENT IS AN ART An art is the know how to accomplish concrete practical results. It involves application of knowledge and skills to achieve the desired results. The knowhow is based on inherent capabilities (talent) developed through practice and Read More …
The Principles of Management are the essential, underlying factors that form the foundations of successful management. A principle is a fundamental truth and is generally slated in the form of cause and effect inter-relationship. Management principles are the statements of Read More …
The two terms are normally used interchangeably, the key difference being the context within which the terms are used. In the public sector, educational and religious institutions the term administration is used instead of management. American experts on management view Read More …
Managerial skills are the capabilities or competences that managers require to be able to perform their functions and play their roles effectively. They are the unique capabilities or inherent talents that set a manager apart from the other ordinary workers. Read More …
Organizations are hierarchically structured with managers occupying different levels. Managers at each level have different responsibilities although they perform the same basic functions. The figure below shows the three basic levels of management. 1) Top level management The top-level management Read More …
There are two approaches to the study of the work of a manager; 1. Functional approach (functions of management) 2. Roles approach (managerial roles) FUNCTIONAL APPROACH (FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT) In this approach we look at the work of the manager Read More …
CHRP 17 Leadership and Corporate Governance Introduction The course unit covers introduction to leadership; leadership traits: leadership behavior; team leadership; organizational leadership; overview of corporate governance; stakeholders in corporate ‘governance; approaches to corporate governance; corporate governance practices and reporting; internal Read More …
CHRP 11 Organizatioinal Change and Development Introduction This course unit covers theoretical models and the process of OD; group/team and organizational performance through the use of OD techniques or interventions like group dynamics; work-life balance training; management of change, and Read More …
CHRP 07 Office Administration & practice Introduction The course unit covers organization structure; general office administration; understanding people in an organization; and emerging issues and trends. General Objective To enable the learners to understand and appreciate the basic principles and Read More …