Administration Theories
Name the 2 Classic theories
Classic theory and Neo Classic theory
How many authors and their Administration defenitions did we research in class?
What are the characteristics of the scientific administration?
a systematic approach to improving efficiency through work study standadarization of tools and equiment
What is coaching?
Providing ongoing feedback and support to the employee troughout the year
gives the employee an opportunity to hear about aspects of his or her performance
Which theory is this:
"Emphasizes a hierarchical structure with a clear divison of labor for specialized tasks"
Bureacracy Theory
Who wrote this definition:
"A systematic set of rules and techniques for achieving maximum efficiency..."
Agustin Reyes Ponce
What are the characteristics of the classic theory?
Emphasizes on efficiency and products through a clear hierarchical stucture
What is outsourcing?
using a third-party company to help complete the operations needed to build a succesful business
What are some elements from the Entrepeneurial Spirit?
Innovation and creativity, proactive problem solving, calculated risk taking, agility and adaptability
Which 2 administration theories are based on structure?
Structuralist theory and Bureacracy theory
Who wrote this definition:
"The practice of allowing people with diverse set of skills to work together for a common organizational goal"
Peter Drucker
What defines the Contingency theory?
That no single leadership style and organizational structure is universally best
What is Comakership?
Strategic approach where a company and its suppliers form a long term, collaborative partnership for mutual benefit
What is cutting edge technology?
Refers to the most advanced and innovative tecnology
Which 2 theories are based on organization?
organizational behaviour theory and organizational development theory
Name 4 of the authors of the definition of administration
Agustin Reyes Ponce, Henry Fayol, Peter Drucker, Edward Deming
What are the characteristics of the non-structuralist theory?
rejects the idea of fixed structures and universal frameworks that define structuralism
What is the Entrepreneurial spirit?
Management approach that prioritizes innovation, agility and proactivity over traditional bureacratic processes
What are some of the most common outsourced tasks
Data entry, customer service and email management, bookkeeping and payroll processing, IT support and human resources administration
Which theory includes teams, communication, dynamic leadership, favorable working conditions and non economic rewards?
Human relations theory
Who wrote this definition:
"Body of knowledge composed of 5 core functions, planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating and controlling"
Henry Fayol
Which theory has these characteristics?
Defined chain of command, specialization of task and a vertical and horizontal differentation
What is Total Quality?
Continued process of detecting and reducing or eliminating errors in manufacturing
What are some elements from Comakership?
Trust and transparecy, shared vision and goals, mutual benefit and commitment, effective communication and collaboration and shared responsability and accountability