business administration & management mr. bernstein the planning and organizing functions, pp...

Business Administration & Management

Mr. Bernstein

The Planning and Organizing Functions, pp 324-341

April 23, 2014

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Four Functions of ManagmentPlanning OrganizingImplementing Controlling

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Strategic PlanningSWOT analysis:

StrengthsWeaknessesOpportunitiesThreats

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Strategic PlanningSWOT analysis:

Strengths (internal positives – what do you do well?)Weaknesses (internal negatives – in what areas are you lacking?)Opportunities (external conditions that may facilitate success)Threats (external conditions that may hinder success)

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Planning Tools: GoalsMust be specificMust be achievableMust be clearly communicatedMust be consistent with other goals (and overall company goals)

What are your goals?

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Planning ToolsBudgetsSchedules, or TimeframesStandards, or BenchmarksPolicies and Procedures – must be met at all times

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Organization Chart

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Characteristics of a Good OrganizationResponsibilities are clearly assigned

Everyone knows everyone’s roleAccountability

Everyone must accept their responsibilitiesUnity of Command

Line and Staff, Matrix ReportingProper Span of ControlCentralization vs. Decentralization

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Organization Chart for Matrix Organization