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प्रश्न
A company was manufacturing 'LED bulbs' which were in great demand. It was found that the target of producing 300 bulbs a day was not met by the employees. On analysis, it was found that the workers were not at fault. Due to electricity failure and a shortage of workers, the company was not able to achieve the set targets and alternative arrangements were needed. To meet the increased demand, the company assessed that approximately 88 additional workers were required out of which 8 would work as heads of different departments and 10 would work as subordinates under each head The required qualifications and job specifications were also enlisted. It was also decided that necessary relaxation should be given to encourage women, persons from backward and rural areas and persons with special abilities to assume responsible positions in the organisation. All efforts were made to match the ability of the applicants with the nature of work.
a. Identify the functions of management discussed above
b. State the two steps in the process of each function discussed in the above para.
c. List any two values which the company wants to communicate to the society
उत्तर
a) The functions of management discussed above are staffing and controlling.
Quotation for ‘staffing’: Company assessed that approximately 88 additional workers were required out of which 8 would work as heads of different departments and 10 would work as subordinates under each head.
Quotation for ‘controlling’: It was found that the target of producing 300 bulbs a day was not met by the employees. On analysis, it was found that the workers were not at fault. Due to electricity failure and the shortage of workers, the company was not able to achieve the set targets and alternative arrangements were needed.
b. Steps in Staffing Function
Estimation of Required Manpower: As a first step, the number of persons and the kind of persons required in the organisation must be estimated. It involves the following two steps:
- Workload Analysis: It refers to the number of persons and the kind of persons required in an organisation
- Workforce Analysis: It refers to estimating the existing number of persons in the organisation.
Recruitment/Searching: It refers to searching for prospective candidates and convincing them to apply for job vacancies. For the recruitment process, internal sources (transfers and promotions) and external sources (advertising and placement agencies) can be used.
Steps in Controlling Function:
- Comparing Performance: After the actual performance is measured, it is then compared with the pre-defined standards. This helps in assessing whether there re any deviations/deficiencies in performance. Accordingly, it helps in identifying the required corrective actions to be taken
- Analysing Deviation: With the comparison of the actual performance with the set standards, deviations in performance are identified.
c. Values which the company wants to communicate to society
- Use of environment-friendly methods of production
- Women empowerment
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State any three points of importance of planning function of management.
Write only ‘one’ word or phrase or term which can substitute the following statement:
An end function where the performance is evaluated in accordance with the plan.
Planning and Staffing. Distinguish between HSC OCM.
State the nature of directing as a function.
Management and Administration.
Select the proper option from the options given below and rewrite the complete sentence :
Deciding in advance as what is to done, when it is to be done and who is to do it is ________ function of management.
Write a word or a phrase or a term which can substitute the following :
A function where right people are given right jobs.
Write a word or a phrase or a term which can substitute the following :
A process where managers instruct, guide and communicate with employees.
Write a word or a phrase or a term which can substitute the following :
The function without which planning is meaningless.
Write Short Note on the following:
Importance of Planning.
Write short answer of the following :
Write a note on Importance of co-ordination.
Write short answer of the following :
What is the nature of staffing function?
Answer the following Question:
Define planning and explain its nature.
State with reasons whether the following statement TRUE or FALSE.
Staffing is one-time process as people have to be appointed once.
State Whether the Following Statement Are True Or False (Give Reason).
Staffing is not a managerial function.
Answer the following question.
Vinber Ltd. set up a manufacturing unit at Bhiwadi in Himachal Pradesh to manufacture electric geysers and supply them to dealers all over the country. Their production target was 500 geysers per week. It was decided by the management that variation in production up to 10 units would be acceptable. At the end of the first week, the production was 450 geysers. The next week, production increased to 470 geysers. A week later, production was 460 geysers. On investigation, it was found that fluctuation in production was due to the irregular supply of electricity.
(a) The above para discusses some of the steps in the process of one of the functions of management. Explain these steps.
(b) Also, state the step(s) that have not been discussed in the above para.
A good manager synchronises all the activities of different departments through the process ______.
Which of the following feature of management states that the management functions cannot be performed in isolation?
'It is that function of management which is considered as the base of all other functions.' Identify the function of management stated in the above lines.
Directing is the heart of the management process. Give any four reasons to support this statement.
