STUDY GUIDEExtra notes

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF DIFFERENT STYLES OF MANAGEMENT

Try to remember to use the features/elements:E.G Autocratic Decision making- manager makes the

decision- informs staff Control- Staff Participation- Communication- Advantages/Disadvantages of each style

THE APPLICATION OF DIFFERENT STYLES OF MANAGEMENT

Such question you are to look for are:

Analyse its key features and evaluate its appropriateness to the situation/case study.

To do this you need to apply your knowledge to the case study - DO AS MANY CASE STUDIES AS YOU CAN……

KEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS THAT ALLOW FOR MORE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT.

Communication Decision Making Time Management Emotional Intelligence Negotiation/skills and the steps involved

in negotiating. Stress Management

DODDSE Apply a problem solving approach to the

problem. Methodical approach to problem solving 6 Steps Problem Solving Model

1. Define the objective/Identify the problem 2. Outline the facts 3. Decide on the cause of the problem 4. Develop several solutions 5. Select the preferred alternative and implement it 6. Evaluate the effectiveness of the solution

NEW DECISION MAKING CULTURE OF LSO

The new decision-making culture of Large Scale Organizations (LSO). Different Corporate Culture. Decision-making conditions for LSOs.

‘contingency’ approach(‘situational approach) The idea that there is no one best way to manage and that to be effective, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling must be tailored to the particular circumstances faced by an organization.

Need to be flexible in their approach to situations and more resilient in responding to complex circumstances.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MANAGEMENT STYLES AND SKILLS.

Different management styles draw upon specific management skills. E.g

A manager who chooses a participative style- teamwork skillsConsultative style- negotiation skills, communication skills and effective teamwork.

THE CONCEPT OF APPLYING ETHICAL AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE

DECISIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES OF LSOS.

What it is..ESM How It can be applied to an

organisation. How does the organisation needs to

improve the ESM (Internal Environment).