What traumatic event does Zitkala-Sa describe at the school?

The forcible cutting of her long hair

Why was the cutting of her hair so humiliating to Zitkala-Sa?

Among her people, shingled hair was worn by cowards and mourners

Management is the process of getting things done with the aim of achieving goals effectively and efficiently.

Distinguish between effectiveness and efficiency.

Effectiveness is finishing the task and meeting the goal; efficiency is meeting it with the least cost of resources.

Name the three levels of management.

Top management, middle management and supervisory (operational or lower) level management.

What is the role of middle-level management?

It interprets the policies of top management, links top and lower levels and runs the work of departments.

Why is management called a goal-oriented process?

Because every organisation is set up with a purpose, and management directs all effort towards achieving those goals.

Is management a science or an art? Explain.

It is both: a science as it has a systematic body of principles, and an art as it needs skilful, personalised application.

Why is management called a profession but not a full profession?

It has a knowledge base, training and ethics, but lacks restricted entry and a single binding professional body.

What is coordination?

It is the force that integrates the activities of different departments and individuals to provide unity of action.

Why is coordination called the essence of management?

Because it runs through every function and level, binding all managerial activity towards common goals.

Nature and Significance of Management

Q: List the functions of management.

Planning, organising, staffing, directing and controlling.

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Summary

Management is the process of getting things done with the aim of achieving organisational goals effectively and efficiently. Effectiveness means completing the task and reaching the goal, while efficiency means doing the task with the least cost of resources; good management balances both. Management is characterised as a goal-oriented, pervasive, multidimensional, continuous, group and dynamic activity that is also an intangible force seen through its results. It works at three levels — top management which sets objectives and strategy, middle management which interprets policies and links top and lower levels, and supervisory or operational management which oversees workers directly. The basic functions of management are planning, organising, staffing, directing and controlling, performed in a sequence yet interrelated. Management is studied as a science (a systematised body of knowledge with principles), an art (personalised skilful application of that knowledge) and a developing profession (it has a knowledge base, training and codes of conduct but lacks restricted entry). Coordination is the orchestration of group effort to provide unity of action; it is not a separate function but the essence of management, integrating the work of departments and individuals towards common goals. It is needed at every level and runs through all managerial functions.

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Key terms

Management

The process of getting things done effectively and efficiently with and through people to achieve organisational goals.

Effectiveness

Completing the right task and achieving the end goal within the given time.

Efficiency

Achieving the goal with the minimum use of resources, reducing cost.

Levels of management

Top, middle and supervisory (lower) levels, each with distinct roles and authority.

Coordination

The orchestration and integration of group effort to give unity of action; the essence of management.

Profession

An occupation with a knowledge base, formal training, ethical code and professional association.

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