Importance of Supervision
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'The supervisor is a link between management and the operative employees'. State true and false.
True
False
• Production Planning including routing, scheduling, dispatching and feedback should be implemented.
• In order to separate planning from operational management 'Functional foremanship’ should be introduced.
• ‘Work study’ should be undertaken to optimise the use of resources.
• ‘Standardisation’ of all activities should be implemented to increase efficiency and accountability.
• To motivate the workers ‘Differential Piece Rate System’ should be implemented.
(The above changes should be introduced apart from the steps recommended as an answer to Part c - case problem 6 above.).
It was expected that the changes will bring about a radical transformation in the working of the company and it will regain its pristine glory.
b. What precautions should the company undertake to implement the changes?
c. Give your answer with regard to each technique separately as enunciated in points 1 through 6 in the case problem.
Who is a supervisor?
What Are Lame Days? Write The Definition.
'Supervision is an important element of directing function'. Explain any four reasons in support of this statement.
Why is staffing considered as the important function of management in all types of organisation? State any four reasons.
Why is delegation considered essential for effective organising?
Explain the technique of 'functional foremanship' and the concept of 'mental revolution' as enunciated by Taylor.
Span of management refers to
(a) Number of managers
(b) Length of term for which a manager is appointed
(c) Number of subordinates under a superior
(d) Number of members in top management
You are working in HR department. Day-by-day you are facing problems due to the existence of informal groups. What steps would you take to manage such informal groups?
Who is a supervisor?
1. The company should introduce scientific management with regard to production.
2. Production Planning including routing, scheduling, dispatching and feedback should be implemented.
3. In order to separate planning from operational management ’Functional foremanship’ should be introduced.
4. ‘Work study’ should be undertaken to optimise the use of resources.
5. ‘Standardisation’ of all activities should be implemented to increase efficiency and accountability.
6. To motivate the workers ‘Differential Piece Rate System’ should be implemented.
7. The above changes should be introduced apart from the steps recommended in case problem-1 (as an answer to question no 3 of that case problem).
It was expected that the changes will bring about a radical transformation in the working of the company and it will regain its pristine glory.
Questions
1. Do you think that introduction of scientific management as recommended by M consultants will result in intended outcome?
2. What precautions should the company undertake to implement the changes?
Give your answer with regard to each technique separately as enunciated in points 1 through 6 in the case problem.
Directing is not required at all levels in the management of an organisation. Do you agree? Give tow reasons in support of your answer.
Some common reasons for workers absenteeism on the organisation is due to :
Bad working conditions
Inadequate rewards
Poor relations with supervisor.
All of the above
- Supervisory
- Top
- Middle
Name the element of directing under which the manager oversees the workers activities.
Supervision
None of the above
Leadership
Motivation
- CEO
- Director
- Supervisor
- Assist
- Offer
- Help
- Make
