After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Direction 2. Nature of Direction 3. Importance 4. Principles. Meaning of Direction: Planning and organising provide foundation to the organisation and direction initiates action towards achievement of the goals. Having appointed the work force, managers ensure they work to achieve the organisational standards of performance and in the course [...]
This article throws light upon the top five models of organisation behaviour which represent beliefs about how managers think and act. The models are: 1. Autocratic Model 2. Custodial Model 3. Supportive Model 4. Collegial Model 5. Systems Model. 1. Autocratic Model: This model assumes that workers are lazy and dislike work. They do not assume responsibility for work and [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Functions of a Supervisor 2. Role of Supervisor in Management 3. Qualities. Functions of a Supervisor: Five different views are held as regards functions performed by supervisors. 1. Supervisors as key persons in management: Supervisors are the representatives of management. Workers, in fact, view them as 'management' only. Downward communication from [...]