Title: DEFINITIONS
1DEFINITIONS
1.1
- MANAGEMENT The planning, organizing, leading,
and controlling of human and other resources to
achieve organizational goals effectively and
efficiently. - ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE A measure of how
efficiently and effectively a manager uses
resources to satisfy customers and achieve
organizational goals. - EFFICIENCY A measure of how well or
productively resources are used to achieve a
goal. - EFFECTIVENESS A measure of the appropriateness
of the goals an organization is pursuing and of
the degree to which the organization achieves
those goals.
21.2
EFFICIENCY EFFECTIVENESS
EFFICIENCY
LOW
HIGH
Low efficiency/High effectiveness Manager
chooses the right goals to pursue, but does a
poor job of using resources to achieve these
goals. Result A product that customers want, but
that is too expensive for them to buy.
High.efficiency/High effectiveness Manager
chooses the right goals to pursue, and makes good
use of resources to achieve these goals. Result
A product that customers want at a quality and
price they can afford.
HIGH
EFFECTIVENESS
Low efficiency/Low effectiveness Manager chooses
wrong goals to pursue, and makes poor use of
resources. Result A low-quality product that
customers do not want.
High.efficiency/Low effectiveness Manager
chooses inappropriate goals, but makes good use
of resources to pursue these goals. Result A
high-quality product that customers do not want.
LOW
3FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT
1.3
- PLANNING Choose appropriate organizational
goals and courses of action to best achieve those
goals. - ORGANIZING Establish task and authority
relationships that allow people to work together
to achieve organizational goals. - LEADING Motivate, coordinate, and energize
individuals and groups to work together to
achieve organizational goals. - CONTROLLING Establish accurate measuring and
monitoring systems to evaluate how well the
organization has achieved its goals.
4MANAGERIAL ROLES
1.4
- DECISIONAL
- ENTREPRENEUR
- DISTURBANCE HANDLER
- RESOURCE ALLOCATOR
- NEGOTIATOR
- INTERPERSONAL
- FIGUREHEAD
- LEADER
- LIAISON
- INFORMATIONAL
- MONITOR
- DISSEMINATOR
- SPOKESPERSON
5BUILDING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
1.5
- EFFICIENCY
- INNOVATION
- QUALITY
- RESPONSIVENESS TO CUSTOMERS
6SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT
2.1
- 1. Study the way workers perform their tasks,
gather all the informal job knowledge that
workers possess, and experiment with ways of
improving how tasks are performed. - Codify the new methods of performing tasks into
written rules and standard operating procedures. - 3. Carefully select workers who possess skills
and abilities that match the needs of the task,
and train them to perform the task according to
the established rules and procedures. - 4. Establish a fair or acceptable level of
performance for a task, and then develop a pay
system that provides a reward for performance
above the acceptable level.
7PRINCIPLES OF BUREAUCRACY
2.2
- A managers formal authority derives from the
position he or she holds in the organization - People should occupy positions because of their
performance, not because of their social standing
or personal contacts - The extent of each positions formal authority
and task responsibilities, and its relationship
to other positions in the organization, should be
clearly specified - Authority can be exercised effectively in an
organization when positions are arranged
hierarchically, so employees know whom to report
to and who reports to them - Managers must create a well defined system of
rules, standard operating procedures, and norms
so that they can effectively control behavior
within an organization
8FAYOLS 14 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
2.3
93.3
PLANNING
SCOPE
TIME
LEVEL
Entire Org.
Long Range
Corporate
Divisional
Specific Units
Short Range
Unit
103.4
STRATEGIC PLANNING
TACTICAL PLANNING
LONG TERM GROWTH
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLANS
LONG TERM
SHORT TERM
GREATER UNCERTAINTY/RISK
LOWER UNCERTAINTY/RISK
MID-TOP MGMT
LOWER LEVEL MGMT
MODERATE DETAIL
HIGHER DETAIL
113.5
ASSESSMENT OF PLANNING NEEDS BASED ON
ORGANIZATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
HI
COMPLEX STATIC
COMPLEX DYNAMIC
COMPLEXITY
SIMPLE STATIC
SIMPLE DYNAMIC
LO
LO
HI
RATE OF CHANGE
123.6
ORGANIZATIONAL ENVIRONMENT PLANNING
SIMPLE STATIC
COMPLEX DYNAMIC
COMPLEX STATIC
SIMPLE DYNAMIC
Limited Search for Info from Market Environment
Active Search for Info from Market Environment
Maintain Competence
Reactive and Proactive Strategies
Emphasis on Internal Efficiency
Continual and Rapid Adaptation
Contingency Plans
Planning as an Ongoing Process
13FORECASTING
3.7
- SCENARIOS
- DELPHI METHOD
- SALESFORCE ESTIMATION METHOD
- TIME SERIES ANALYSIS
- SIMULATIONS
- VIRTUAL REALITY
143.11
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
DIAGNOSE THREATS OPPORTUNITIES
DEVELOP STRATEGIC PLAN
DEVELOP MISSION GOALS
GENERATE ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES
DIAGNOSE STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
CONTROL ASSESS RESULTS
DEVELOP TACTICAL PLANS
15FIVE FORCES MODEL
3.13
- THE LEVEL OF RIVALRY AMONG FIRMS IN AN INDUSTRY
- THE POTENTIAL FOR ENTRY INTO AN INDUSTRY
- THE POWER OF SUPPLIERS
- THE POWER OF CUSTOMERS
- THE THREAT OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS
16SWOT ANALYSIS
3.14
- POTENTIAL STRENGTHS
- POTENTIAL WEAKNESSES
- POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES
- POTENTIAL THREATS
173.15
COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
IDENTIFY COMPETITORS STRATEGIES
DETERMINE COMPETITORS OBJECTIVES
IDENTIFY COMPETITORS
SELECT COMPETITORS TO ATTACK AVOID
ASSESS COMPETITORS STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
ESTIMATE COMPETITORS REACTIONS
183.20
SOME BASIC COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES
- OVERALL COST LEADERSHIP
- DIFFERENTIATION/DIVERSIFICATION
- FOCUS
- OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
- CUSTOMER PARTNERSHIP
- PRODUCT LEADERSHIP
193.24
PRODUCT/MARKET EXPANSION GRID
EXISTING MARKETS
MARKET PENETRATION
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
NEW MARKETS
MARKET DEVELOPMENT
DIVERSIFICATION
EXISTING PRODUCTS
NEW PRODUCTS
20STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
3.28
- EXPORTING STRATEGY
- LICENSING STRATEGY
- FRANCHISING STRATEGY
- ALLIANCE STRATEGY
- WHOLLY OWNED FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES
- MULTIDOMESTIC STRATEGY
- GLOBAL STRATEGY
21LEVELS OF INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
3.30
- COMMISSION AGENT
- EXPORT MANAGER
- EXPORT DEPARTMENT
- INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
- MULTINATIONAL CORPORATION
224.1
PRODUCTION SYSTEM
INPUT STAGE Raw Materials Component Parts Labor
CONVERSION STAGE Skills Machines Computers
OUTPUT STAGE Products Services
23Creating Competitive Advantage
4.2
- Superior efficiency
- Superior quality
- Superior speed, flexibility, and innovation
- Superior responsiveness to customers
24THE IMPACT OF INCREASED QUALITY ON ORGANIZATIONAL
PERFORMANCE
4.3
Increased Reliability
Higher Prices
Increased Quality
Higher Profits
Increased Productivity
Lower Costs
25TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
4.6
- Build organizational commitment to quality.
- Focus on the customer.
- Find ways to measure quality.
- Set goals and create incentives.
- Solicit input from employees.
- Identify defects and trace them to their source.
- Introduce just-in-time inventory control systems.
- Work closely with suppliers.
- Design for manufacturability.
- Break down barriers between functions.
26ORGANIZATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
5.1
- TASK ENVIRONMENT
- SUPPLIERS
- DISTRIBUTORS
- CUSTOMERS
- COMPETITORS
- GENERAL ENVIRONMENT
- ECONOMIC FACTORS
- TECHNOLOGICAL FACTORS
- SOCIOLOGICAL FACTORS
- DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS
- POLITICAL LEGAL FACTORS
- GLOBAL FACTORS
275.2
ORGANIZATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
HIGH
COMPLEX STATIC
COMPLEX DYNAMIC
COMPLEXITY
SIMPLE STATIC
SIMPLE DYNAMIC
LOW
LOW
HIGH
RATE OF CHANGE
28MANAGERS USE FUNCTIONAL DEPARTMENTS TO MANAGE
FORCESIN THE TASK AND GENERAL ENVIRONMENTS
5.3
Pressures from customers
Pressures from competitors
Pressures from suppliers
are handled by
are handled by
Marketing and strategic research
departments Finance and accounting departments
Materials management department Legal and public
relations departments
Sales and service departments Research and
development department
are handled by
are handled by
Political and legal forces
Economic forces
Technological forces
29GLOBAL TASK ENVIRONMENT
5.6
-
- SUPPLIERS
- DISTRIBUTORS
- CUSTOMERS
- COMPETITORS
-
30POLITICAL-LEGAL FORCES
5.8
- DOMESTIC INSTABILITY
- FOREIGN CONFLICT
- POLITICAL CLIMATE
- ECONOMIC CLIMATE
31CULTURAL FORCES
5.10
- VIEWS OF SOCIAL CHANGE
- TIME ORIENTATION
- VALUE SYSTEMS
- LANGUAGE BARRIERS
32HOFSTEDES DIMENSIONS OF NATIONAL CULTURE
5.13
- INDIVIDUALISM
- LOWER POWER DISTANCE
- ACHIEVEMENT ORIENTATION
- LOW UNCERTAINTY AVOIDANCE
- SHORTTERM ORIENTATION
- COLLECTIVISM
- HIGH POWER DISTANCE
- NURTURING ORIENTATION
- HIGH UNCERTAINTY AVOIDANCE
- LONGTERM ORIENTATION
33JAPANESE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
5.27
- PARTICIPATIVE MANAGEMENT
- WORK ETHIC
- CONCERN FOR EMPLOYEES
- ESPRIT DE CORPS
- DECISION MAKING BY CONSENSUS
- JOB ENRICHMENT
- INFORMAL IMPLICIT CONTROL
- LIFETIME EMPLOYMENT
- LAYOFFS ARE MINIMIZED
- PARTNERSHIP - BUSINESS, GOVT, LABOR
- LONG RANGE PLANNING
- COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY
- MINIMAL INVENTORY
- CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF PRODUCTION
- NON-SPECIALIZED CAREER PATHS FOR MGRS
- SLOW EVALUATION PROMOTION
34ADVANTAGES OF SPECIALIZATION
6.1
- PROFICIENCY INCREASES
- LESS WASTED MOTION (PRODUCTION TASKS)
- TRAINING FACILITATED
- REPLACEMENT FACILITATED
35UNINTENDED RAMIFICATIONS OF EXCESSIVE
SPECIALIZATION
6.3
- LACK OF MOTIVATION
- ALIENATION
- DECREASED QUALITY
- ABSENTEEISM
- TURNOVER
- ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
- BOREDOM
- DECREASED JOB SATISFACTION
366.7
JOB REDESIGN HACKMAN OLDHAM MODEL
CRITICAL PSYCH. STATES
CORE JOB DIMENSIONS
OUTCOMES
HIGH MOTIVATION
SKILL VARIETY
EXPERIENCED MEANINGFULNESS OF THE WORK
TASK IDENTITY
HIGH QUALITY
HIGH JOB SATISFACTION
TASK SIGNIFICANCE
EXPERIENCED RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUTCOMES
AUTONOMY
LOW ABSENTEEISM TURNOVER
FEEDBACK
KNOWLEDGE OF RESULTS
GROWTH NEED STRENGTH
376.8
IMPLEMENTATION CONSTRAINTS
- DISTRUST BETWEEN LABOR MANAGEMENT
- INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES - GROWTH NEED STRENGTH
- COST - IF RETOOLING IS NECESARY
- INITIAL DIP IN PRODUCTIVITY
- PAY NOT COMMENSURTE WITH NEW RESPONSIBILITIES
- SOME EMPLOYEES CANT HANDLE MORE RESPONSIBILITY
- TECHNOLOGY LIMITS ITS APPLICABILITY
386.12
FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE
- ADVANTAGES/STRENGTHS
- PROMOTES SKILL SPECIALIZATION
- REDUCES DUPLICATION OF RESOURCES
- ENHANCES CAREER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
- ALLOWS SUPS SUBS TO SHARE COMMON EXPERTISE
- PROMOTES QUALITY TECHNICAL PROBLEM SOLVING
- POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
- PROBLEMATIC IF NON-ROUTINE TASKS REQUIRING
INTEGRATION - REDUCES COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEPTS
- POTENTIAL CONFLICT OVER PRIORITIES
- MAKES INTERDEPT. SCHEDULING DIFFICULT
- FOCUS ON DEPARTMENTAL RATHER THAN ORG. ISSUES
- DEVELOPS MGRS WHO ARE EXPERTS IN NARROW FIELDS
39PRODUCT/PROJECT STRUCTURE
6.16
- ADVANTAGES/STRENGTHS
- SUITED FOR HIGH RATE OF CHANGE IN ENVIRONMENT
- FOCUS ON PRODUCT FACILITATES DEVELOPMENT
IMPROVEMENTS - FOSTERS CONCERN FOR CUSTOMER DEMAND
- CLEARLY DEFINES RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY
- DEVELOPS MGRS WHO CAN THINK CROSS FUNCTIONALLY
- POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
- RESOURCE DUPLICATION
- PROBLEM OF COORDINATION ACROSS PRODUCT LINES
- POLITICS IN RESOURCE ALLOCATION
- RESTRICT PROBLEM SOLVING TO A SINGLE PRODUCT
- CAN LIMIT CAREER MOBILITY (DUE TO LESS
SPECIALIZATION)
406.20
ORGANIZATION BASED ON CUSTOMER GROUP
(MARKET STRUCTURE)
- ADVANTAGES/STRENGTHS
- FOCUS ON THE CUSTOMER/UNDERSTAND CUSTOMER
REQUIREMENTS - CLEAR IDENTIFICATION OF KEY CUSTOMERS
- DEVELOP MGRS WHO BECOME CUSTOMER ADVOCATES
- POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
- LACK OF COORDINATION BETWEEN DEPTS SERVING
DIFFERENT CUSTOMER GROUPS - POLITICS IN RESOURCE ALLOCATION
- RESTRICTS PROBLEM SOLVING TO A SINGLE TYPE OF
CUSTOMER
416.22
ORGANIZATION BASED ON TERRITORY
- ADVANTAGES/STRENGTHS
- MGRS DEVELOP EXPERTISE IN SOLVING PROBLEMS
UNIQUE TO LOCATION - MGRS KNOW CLIENTS/CUSTOMERS PROBLEMS
- SUITED TO MULTINATIONAL FIRMS
- EQUIPMENT NEEDED IS AT EACH GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
- POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
- FUNCTIONS ARE DUPLICATED AT EACH LOCATION
- POTENTIAL CONFLICT BETWEEN LOCAL OBJECTIVES
CORPORATE - POLICIES TO ENSURE UNIFORMITY AT LOCATIONS
42PRINCIPLES OF DELEGATION
6.30
- ESTABLISH GOALS AND STANDARDS
- DEFINE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- INVOLVE SUBORDINATES
- REQUIRE COMPLETED WORK
- PROVIDE TRAINING
- ESTABLISH ADEQUATE CONTROLS
436.31
DECENTRALIZATION OF AUTHORITY
- ADVANTAGES
- FACILITATES MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
- FACILITATES EVALUATION FOR PROMOTION
- GREATER CREATIVITY INNOVATION
- INCREASES HIGHER ORDER NEED FULFILLMENT
- IMPLEMENTATION OF DECISIONS FACILITATED
- FREES UPPER MANAGEMENT FOR MORE IMPORTANT TASKS
- DISADVANTAGES
- COST OF TRAINING
- UPPER LEVELS LOSE CONTROL
- SOMETIMES LOW COOPERATION
- GREATER CONSUMPTION OF TIME INITIALLY
446.33
MATRIX STRUCTURE
- ADVANTAGES/STRENGTHS
- ACHIEVES CROSS FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION
- FLEXIBLE SHARING OF HUMAN RESOURCES
- EMPLOYEES LEARN NEW SKILLS RELEVANT TO OTHER
AREAS - WORKS WELL IN SMALL MEDIUM SIZED FIRMS WITH
MULTIPLE PRODUCTS/PROJECTS
- POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
- TWO BOSSES - POTENTIAL CONFLICT
- REQUIRES STRONGER INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- REQUIRES ORGANIC RATHER THAN MECHANISTIC SYSTEM
- REQUIRES MGRS TO MAINTAIN BALANCE BETWEEN
FUNCTIONAL PRODUCT INTERESTS
456.37
EVOLUTION TO MATRIX
HIGH
MATRIX
PROJECT MGR.
PERMANENT X-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS
DEGREE OF INTEGRATION REQUIRED
TEMPORARY X-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS
LIAISON ROLES
DIRECT CONTACT
FORMALIZED PROCEDURES
LOW
HIERARCHY
LOW
HIGH
CUMULATIVE INFORMATION CAPACITY
46THREE TYPES OF CONTROL
7.1
47THE CONTROL PROCESS
7.2
- Establish the standard of performance or goals
against which performance is evaluated. - Measure actual performance.
- Compare actual performance to standards of
performance. - Evaluate results and initiate corrective action.
48CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE CONTROLS
7.7
- LINKAGE TO DESIRED RESULTS
- OBJECTIVITY
- COMPLETENESS
- TIMELINESS
- ACCEPTABILITY
- COST EFFECTIVENESS
49FINANCIAL RATIOS PROFIT RATIOS
7.8
50FINANCIAL RATIOS LIQUIDITY RATIOS
7.9
51FINACIAL RATIOS LEVERAGE RATIOS
7.10
52FINANCIAL RATIOS ACTIVITY RATIOS
7.12
53MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES
7.14
- PROCESS
- Managers provide subordinates with framework for
objectives - Subordinates propose objectives
- Joint goal setting
- Determine measures of achievement
- Formulate action plans
- Conduct quarterly informal reviews
- Annual performance appraisal
547.15
PURPOSES OF MBO
- CLARIFY EMPLOYEE JOB REQUIREMENTS
RESPONSIBILITIES - DIRECTS WORK ACTIVITIES TOWARD ORG. GOALS
- IMPROVES MGT-SUBORDINATE COMMUNICATION
- FACILITATES OBJECTIVE EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
- STIMULATES EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION
- INCREASES EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT TO GOALS THROUGH
PARTICIPATION
557.16
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH MBO
- PERFORMANCE NOT EASILY MEASURED IN SOME JOBS
- NEGLECT ASPECTS OF JOB THAT ARE NOT EASILY
QUANTIFIABLE - NON-ACCEPTANCE OF GOALS BY SUBORDINATES
- PROCEDURES CAN BE TIME CONSUMING
- AUTHORITARIAN ADMINISTRATION WITH ILLUSORY
PARTICIPATION - FAILURE TO INTEGRATE WITH REWARD SYSTEM
567.19
- SOURCES OF RESISTANCE TO CHANGE
- FEAR
- VESTED INTERESTS
- MISUNDERSTANDING
- DIFFERING ASSESSMENTS
- LIMITED RESOURCES
- INTERORGANIZATIONAL AGREEMENTS
- REDUCING RESISTANCE TO CHANGE
- EDUCATION
- PARTICIPATION
- NEGOTIATION
- COOPTATION
57MASLOWS NEED HIERARCHY
8.3
SELF ACTUALIZATION ESTEEM LOVE
BELONGING SECURITY PHYSIOLOGICAL
588.7
TWO FACTOR THEORY
DISSATISFIERS
MOTIVATORS
SALARY JOB SECURITY WORKING CONDITIONS CO.
POLICIES QUAL. TECH SUPERVISION QUAL. INTERPERS.
RELATIONS RELATIONSHIP WITH SUPERVISOR
ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION RESPONSIBILITY ADVANCEMENT
THE WORK ITSELF OPP. FOR GROWTH
59CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH ACHIEVERS
8.13
- LIKE TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR SOLVING
PROBLEMS - TEND TO SET MODERATE GOALS
- TEND TO TAKE CALCULATED RISKS
- DESIRE CONCRETE PERIODIC FEEDBACK ON PERFORMANCE
608.15
EXPECTANCY THEORY
PERF-OUTCOME EXPECTANCY
INSTRUMENTALITY
OUTCOME D
EFFORT-PERF EXPECTANCY
OUTCOME A
OUTCOME E
EFFORT
PERFORMANCE
OUTCOME B
OUTCOME C
618.25
EQUITY THEORY
INPUTS EFFORT, TRAINING, EDUCATION,
SENIORITY, ETC.
OUTCOMES SALARY, BENEFITS, INCENTIVE PAY, ETC.
Op
Or
Ip
Ir
EQUITY
PERCEIVED EQUIVALENT
INPUT/OUTCOME RATIOS WITH A REFERENT
628.28
POTENTIAL OUTCOMES FOR UNDERREWARD
Op
Or
lt
Ir
Ip
DECREASED EFFORT ATTEMPT TO INCREASE
OUTCOMES COGNITIVE DISTORTION OF I O QUIT,
TRANSFER, ABSENTEEISM ATTEMPT TO ALTER REFERENTS
INPUTS IGNORE SITUATION
63REINFORCEMENT THEORY GENERAL PRINCIPLES
8.31
- NOT ALL REWARDS ARE REINFORCERS
- LAW OF CONTINGENT REINFORCEMENT
- LAW OF IMMEDIATE REINFORCEMENT
- LAW OF REINFORCEMENT SIZE
- LAW OF REINFORCEMENT DEPRIVATION
- SHAPING
- EXTINCTION
64GUIDELINES FOR USING REINFORCEMENT PRINCIPLES
8.33
- DONT REWARD ALL EMPLOYEES EQUALLY
- FAILURE TO RESPOND CAN ALSO MODIFY BEHAVIOR
- TELL EMPLOYEES WHAT THEY CAN DO TO RECEIVE
INCENTIVES - TELL EMPLOYEES WHAT THEY ARE DOING WRONG
- DO NOT PUNISH IN FRONT OF OTHERS
65TYPES OF GROUPS AND TEAMS
9.1
- TOP MANAGEMENT TEAMS
- RD TEAMS
- DEPARTMENT, UNIT, COMMAND GROUP
- TASK FORCES
- SELF MANAGED WORK TEAMS
- VIRTUAL TEAMS
- FRIENDSHIP GROUPS
- INTEREST GROUPS
669.2
STAGES OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT
GROUP MATURITY (EFFICIENCY EFFECTIVENESS)
ADJOURINNG
PERFORMING
NORMING
STORMING
FORMING
TIME
67TYPES OF TASK INTERDEPENDENCE
9.3
- POOLED INTERDEPENDENCE
- SEQUENTIAL INTERDEPENDENCE
- RECIPROCAL INTERDEPENDENCE
689.5
GROUP NORMS
c.
APPROVAL
b.
a.
INDIFFERENCE
d.
DISAPPROVAL
a. Intensity b. Range of Tolerable
Behavior c. Point of Maximum Return d. Crystalliza
tion
69Level of group performance
HIGH
LOW
Balance of conformity/deviance in a group
Low conformity/ high deviance
Moderate conformity/ moderate deviance
High conformity/ low deviance
Too much deviance and lack of conformity result
in low performance because the group cant
control its members behavior.
Good balance results in high performance.
Too much conformity and a lack of deviance result
in low performance because the group fails
to change dysfunctional norms.
70CONSEQUENCE OF GROUP COHESIVENESS
9.7
- LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION WITHIN A GROUP
- LEVEL OF CONFORMITY TO GROUP NORMS
- EMPHASIS ON GROUP GOAL ACCOMPLISHMENT
71FACTORS INFLUENCING GROUP COHESIVENESS
9.8
- GROUP SIZE
- EFFECTIVELY MANAGED DIVERSITY
- GROUP IDENTITY AND HEALTHY COMPETITION
- SUCCESS
72REDUCING SOCIAL LOAFING IN GROUPS
9.9
- Make individual contributions to a group
identifiable. (Accountability) - Emphasize the valuable contributions of
individual members. (Incentive plans) - Keep group size at an appropriate level. (Split
the group) - Disciplinary action for weak performers.
- Change supervisors when necessary.
739.11
MAJOR TYPES OF LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR IN DECISION
GROUPS
TASK-ORIENTED BEHAVIOR 1. INITIATING-STRUCTURE 2.
STIMULATING COMMUNICATION 3. CLARIFYING
COMMUNICATION 4. SUMMARIZING 5. CONSENSUS
TESTING GROUP-MAINTENANCE BEHAVIOR 1. GATEKEEPING
2. HARMONIZING 3. SUPPORTING 4. STANDARD
SETTING 5. PROCESS ANALYZING
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE GUIDE AND SEQUENCE
DISCUSSION INCREASE INFORMATION EXCHANGE INCREASE
COMPREHENSION CHECK UNDERSTANDING MONITOR
PROGRESS CHECK ON AGREEMENT SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVE INCREASE AND EQUALIZE
PARTICIPATION REDUCE TENSION AND
HOSTILITY PREVENT WITHDRAWAL REGULATE
BEHAVIOR DISCOVER AND RESOLVE PROCESS PROBLEMS
74BASES OF POWER
10.1
- COERCIVE POWER
- REWARD POWER
- LEGITIMATE POWER
- REFERENT POWER
- EXPERT POWER
- REPRESENTATIVE POWER
7510.2
BASES OF POWER
TYPES OF POWER USED BY MGR
LIKELY RESPONSE FROM SUBORDINATE
EXPERT REFERENT REWARD LEGITIMATE COERCIVE
COMMITMENT
COMPLIANCE
RESISTANCE
7610.5
INITIATING STRUCTURE
- SETS STANDARDS FOR PERFORMANCE
- EMPHASIZES MEETING DEADLINES
- EFFECTIVELY SCHEDULES WORK
- PRESSURES WEAKER PERFORMERS TO INCREASE OUTPUT
- PROVIDES NEGATIVE FEEDBACK WHEN WORK QUALITY IS
POOR - SEES THAT A GROUP MEMBER IS REWARDED FOR A JOB
WELL DONE - LETS GROUP MEMBERS KNOW WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM
- INSISTS THAT PEOPLE FOLLOW STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURES - EMPHASIZES THE QUALITY OF WORK
- SEES TO IT THAT GROUP MEMBERS ARE WORKING UP TO
THEIR CAPACITY - SEES TO IT THAT THE WORK AMONG GROUP MEMBERS IS
EFFECTIVELY COORDINATED - GIVES ADVANCE NOTICE OF CHANGES
- GIVES SOUND TECHNICAL ADVICE
77CONSIDERATION
10.7
- EXPRESSES APPRECIATION WHEN A GROUP MEMBER DOES A
GOOD JOB - GETS THE APPROVAL OF THE WORK GROUP ON IMPORTANT
MATTERS BEFORE PROCEEDING - IS FRIENDLY AND CAN BE EASILY APPROACHED
- SHOWS CONCERN WHEN PEOPLE HAVE PERSONAL PROBLEMS
- IS OPEN TO CHANGING HIS/HER MIND WHEN GROUP
MEMBERS DISAGREE - NEVER CRITICIZES PEOPLE IN THE PRESENCE OF OTHERS
- SHOWS ENCOURAGEMENT TO WEAKER PERFORMERS
- STANDS UP FOR PEOPLE IN HIS/HER GROUP EVEN THOUGH
IT MAY BE UNPOPULAR - NEVER CHANGES THE DUTIES OF GROUP MEMBERS WITHOUT
FIRST DISCUSSING IT WITH THEM - PUTS SUGGESTIONS THAT ARE MADE BY GROUP MEMBERS
INTO OPERATION - STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGH MORALE IN THE
GROUP - DOES PERSONAL FAVORS FOR GROUP MEMBERS
- TREATS SUBORDINATES AS EQUALS
- MAKES SUBORDINATES FEEL AT EASE WHEN TALKING TO
THEM - DOES LITTLE THINGS TO MAKE IT PLEASANT TO BE A
MEMBER OF THE TEAM - FINDS TIME TO LISTEN TO SUBORDINATES
- LOOKS OUT FOR THE PERSONAL WELFARE/CAREER
DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL GROUP MEMBERS
7810.8
MANAGERIAL GRID
COUNTRY CLUB STYLE
TEAM STYLE
CONCERN FOR PEOPLE
MIDDLE OF THE ROAD
PRODUCE OR PERISH STYLE
IMPOVERISHED STYLE
CONCERN FOR PRODUCTION
7910.10
HERSEY BLANCHARDS SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP MODEL
SUPPORTING III
II SELLING
HIGH
RELATIONSHIP ORIENTATION
IV DELEGATING
TELLING I
?
LOW
LOW
HIGH
TASK ORIENTATION
80HOUSES PATH-GOAL THEORY (14.7)
10.17
- Find out what outcomes your subordinates are
trying to obtain from their jobs and the
organization - Reward subordinates for high performance and goal
attainment with the outcomes they desire - Clarify the paths to goal attainment for
subordinates, remove any obstacles to high
performance, and express confidence in
subordinates capabilities - Four Types of Leadership behaviors
- Directive behavior (initiating structure)
- Supportive behavior (consideration)
- Participative behavior
- Achievement oriented behavior
8110.18
FIVE LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION
AI. YOU SOLVE THE PROBLEM OR MAKE THE DECISION
YOURSELF, USING INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO YOU AT
THE TIME. AII. YOU OBTAIN THE NECESSARY
INFORMATION FROM YOUR SUBORDINATES, THEN DECIDE
THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM YOURSELF. YOU MAY
OR MAY NOT TELL YOUR SUBORDINATES WHAT THE
PROBLEM IS IN GETTING THE INFORMATION FROM THEM.
THE ROLE PLAYED BY YOUR SUBORDINATES IN MAKING
THE DECISION IS CLEARLY ONE OF PROVIDING
NECESSARY INFORMATION TO YOU, RATHER THAN
GENERATING OR EVALUATING ALTERNATIVE
SOLUTIONS. CI. YOU SHARE THE PROBLEM WITH THE
RELEVANT SUBORDINATES INDIVIDUALLY, GETTING
THEIR IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS WITHOUT BRINGING
THEM TOGETHER AS A GROUP. THEN YOU MAKE THE
DECISION, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT REFLECT YOUR
SUBORDINATES INFLUENCE. CII. YOU SHARE THE
PROBLEM WITH YOUR SUBORDINATES AS A GROUP,
OBTAINING THEIR COLLECTIVE IDEAS AND
SUGGESTIONS. THEN YOU MAKE THE DECISION, WHICH
MAY OR MAY NOT REFLECT YOUR SUBORDINATES
INFLUENCE. GII. YOU SHARE THE PROBLEM WITH YOUR
SUBORDINATES AS A GROUP. TOGETHER YOU GENERATE
AND EVALUATE ALTERNATIVES AND ATTEMPT TO REACH
AGREEMENT (CONSENSUS) ON A SOLUTION. YOUR ROLE
IS MUCH LIKE THAT OF CHAIRMAN. YOU DO NOT TRY
TO INFLUENCE THE GROUP TO ADOPT YOUR SOLUTION,
AND YOU ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT AND IMPLEMENT ANY
SOLUTION WHICH HAS THE SUPPORT OF THE ENTIRE
GROUP.
8210.19
PARTICIPATIVE MANAGEMENT DECISION TREE QUESTIONS
QUALITY REQUIREMENT How important is the
technical quality of this decision? COMMITMENT
REQUIREMENT How important is subordinate
commitment to the decision? LEADERS
INFORMATION Do you have sufficient information
to make a high-quality decision? PROBLEM
STRUCTURE Is the problem well structured? COMMITM
ENT PROBABILITY If you were to make the decision
by yourself, is it reasonably certain that your
subordinate(s) would be committed to the
decision? GOAL CONGRUENCE Do subordinates share
the organizational goals to be attained in
solving this problem? SUBORDINATE CONFLICT Is
conflict among subordinates over preferred
solutions likely? SUBORDINATE INFORMATION Do
subordinates have sufficient information to make
a high-quality decision?
QR
CR
LI
ST
CP
GC
CO
SI
8352
10.20
VROOM JAGO DECISION TREE
YES
AI
CP
GC
NO
YES
YES
YES
SI
GII
NO
NO
YES
CII
CP
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
LI
SI
YES
ST
GC
NO
GII
YES
CO
YES
YES
YES
HIGH
CII
NO
GC
NO
AII
CP
NO
YES
CR
NO
YES
YES
GC
CO
CI
YES
ST
CII
NO
HIGH
LOW
NO
LI
YES
STATE THE PROBLEM
QR
LOW
AI
LOW
CR
YES
HIGH
NO
CP
GII
8410.24
TRANSFORMATIONAL/CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
- REVOLUTIONARY IDEAS - CHANGE STATUS QUO
- PRESENT VISION OF CHANGE (CLEAR VISION OF FUTURE)
- EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS/HEROISM IN PAST
- SPEAK WITH AUTHORITY
- PERSONAL SACRIFICE FOR THE ORGANIZATION
- MUST HAVE CONDUCIVENESS - A NEED FOR CHANGE
- TRANSFORMS FOLLOWERS VALUES
- INSTILL CONFIDENCE IN SUBORDINATES/FOLLOWERS
- FOLLOWERS AFFECTION FOR LEADER
- EMOTIONAL INVOLVEMENT OF FOLLOWERS IN GOALS OR
MISSION OF ORGANIZATION - IF GREATER DISCREPANCY BETWEEN STATUS QUO AND
FUTURE GOAL OR VISION - MORE CHARISMA - GOAL OR VISION MUST BETTER THEIR LIVES IN SOME
WAY IT MUST BE FOR THEM - PROVES NOT PERSONAL INTEREST BY INCURRING GREAT
PERSONAL RISK OR COST - DEMONSTRATE CONCERN FOR FOLLOWERS NEEDS RATHER
THAN OWN. TOTAL COMMITMENT TO THE MISSION
WITH NO SELF GAIN. THE GREATER THE COST, RISK OR
SACRIFICE - THE GREATER THE TRUST OF FOLLOWERS.
85THE ADMINISTRATIVE MODEL AND DECISION MAKING
CONSTRAINTS
11.2
- BOUNDED RATIONALITY
- INCOMPLETE INFORMATION
- RISK AND UNCERTAINTY
- AMBIGUOUS INFORMATION
- TIME CONSTRAINTS
- INFORMATION COSTS
- SATISFICING
86COGNITIVE BIASES AND DECISION MAKING
11.3
- PRIOR HYPOTHESIS BIAS
- REPRESENTATIVE BIAS
- ILLUSION OF CONTROL
- ESCALATING COMMITMENT
87THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS
11.6
- RECOGNIZE THE NEED FOR A DECISION
- GENERATE ALTERNATIVES
- ASSESS ALTERNATIVES
- CHOOSE AMONG ALTERNATIVES
- IMPLEMENT THE CHOSEN ALTERNATIVE
- LEARN FROM FEEDBACK
8811.10
TYPES OF DECISIONS
RISK
TYPE
UNCERTAINTY
EXAMPLES
ROUTINE DECISIONS
LO RISK
SOPS EXPERTS SYSTEMS
CERTAINTY
PROBABILITY BREAKEVEN ANALYSIS PAYOFF MATRIX
DECISION TREES PARETO ANALYSIS
ADAPTIVE DECISIONS
OSBORNES CREATIVITY MODEL CAUSE-EFFECT DIAGRAMS
HI RISK
INNOVATIVE DECISIONS
UNCERTAINTY
8911.11
UNUSUAL AMBIGUOUS
UNCERTAINTY HI RISK
INNOVATIVE DECISIONS
CANNOT ASSIGN PROBABILITIES
SUBJECTIVE PROBABILITIES
ADAPTIVE DECISIONS
PROBLEM TYPE
ROUTINE DECISIONS
OBJECTIVE PROBABILITIES
CERTAINTY LO RISK
KNOWN WELL DEFINED
SOLUTION TYPES
UNTRIED AMBIGUOUS
90ADVANTAGES OF GROUP DECISION MAKING
11.21
- POOLED EXPERTISE
- GREATER NUMBER OF APPROACHES TO A
PROBLEM - GREATER ACCEPTABILITY
- GREATER COMPREHENSION
- ERROR CORRECTING MECHANISM
91POTENTIAL PROBLEMS IN GROUPDECISION MAKING
11.23
- TIME CONSUMPTION
- DOMINANT PERSONALITY
-
- STATUS DIFFERENCES
- INADEQUATE DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVES
- GOAL DISPLACEMENT
- RISKY SHIFT
-
- GROUP THINK
9211.30
MAJOR TYPES OF LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR IN DECISION
GROUPS
TASK-ORIENTED BEHAVIOR 1. INITIATING-STRUCTURE 2.
STIMULATING COMMUNICATION 3. CLARIFYING
COMMUNICATION 4. SUMMARIZING 5. CONSENSUS
TESTING GROUP-MAINTENANCE BEHAVIOR 1. GATEKEEPING
2. HARMONIZING 3. SUPPORTING 4. STANDARD
SETTING 5. PROCESS ANALYZING
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE GUIDE AND SEQUENCE
DISCUSSION INCREASE INFORMATION EXCHANGE INCREASE
COMPREHENSION CHECK UNDERSTANDING MONITOR
PROGRESS CHECK ON AGREEMENT SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVE INCREASE AND EQUALIZE
PARTICIPATION REDUCE TENSION AND
HOSTILITY PREVENT WITHDRAWAL REGULATE
BEHAVIOR DISCOVER AND RESOLVE PROCESS PROBLEMS
93GROUP CREATIVITY
11.31
- BRAINSTORMING
- NOMINAL GROUP TECHNIQUE
- DELPHI TECHNIQUE
94Distributive Bargaining
12.1
Party As Aspiration Range
Settlement Range
Party Bs Aspiration Range
Party Bs resistance point
Party As resistance point
Party As target point Buyer
Party Bs target point Seller
Party A Buyer Target Pt. as low as buyer
thinks he/she can go Resistance Pt. the
highest price buyer will agree to
Party B Seller Target Pt. as high as seller
thinks he/she can go Resistance Pt. the lowest
price seller will agree to
95Comparing Bargaining Approaches
12.2
96Negotiation Tactics
12.3
97Effective Negotiating
12.4
- Determine the importance of the outcome for you
- Look forward, not backward
- Separate people from problems
- Adopt a win-win attitude
- Know your best alternative to a negotiated
agreement - Focus on interests, not on fixed positions
- Go into the negotiation with objective criteria
- Respond, dont react
- Use a third party
98TYPES OF CONFLICT IN ORGANIZATIONS
13.1
- INTERPERSONAL CONFLICT
- INTRA GROUP CONFLICT
- INTER GROUP CONFLICT
- INTER ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT
99SOURCES OF CONFLICT
13.2
- Limited Resources
- Differences in Goals
- Miscommunication
- Differing Attitudes, Values and Perceptions
- Style Differences
10013.3
NEGATIVE CONFLICT DYSFUNCTIONS
- Unresolved anger
- Personality clashes
- Low self confidence
- Opposing views of responsibility
- Problems of efficiency
- Unfinished business
10113.4
POSITIVE CONFLICT POTENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Increased involvement
- Increased cohesion
- Increased innovation and creativity
- Positive personal growth and change
- Clarification of key issues
- Values clarification
102STYLES OF MANAGING CONFLICT
13.5
ASSERTIVE
COLLABORATION
COMPETITION or FORCING
COMPROMISE
ACCOMMODATION
AVOIDANCE
UNASSERTIVE
COOPERATIVE
UNCOOPERATIVE
103CONFLICT PREVENTION TECHNIQUES
13.9
- Team Building
- Diversity Training
- Open Communication
- Conflict Management Training
- Resource Allocation
- Managing Others Expectations
- Focusing on Others First
104HRM FUNCTIONS
14.1
- Analysis and design of work
- Recruitment and selection
- Training and development
- Performance appraisal
- Compensation and benefits
- Employee relations
- Personnel policies
- Legal compliance
- Support corporate strategy
105Human Resource Planning
15.1
- Forecasting the demand for labor
- Determine labor supply
- Determine labor surplus or shortage
106Options for Reducing a Labor Surplus
15.2
- Downsizing
- Pay reductions
- Demotions
- Transfers
- Work sharing
- Hiring freeze
- Natural attrition
- Early retirement program
- Retraining
107Options for Avoiding a Labor Shortage
15.3
- Overtime
- Hire temporary employees
- Outsourcing
- Retrained transfers
- Turnover reduction
- New external hires
- Technological innovation
108Recruitment Sources
15.4
- Internal Sources
- Job postings
- Databases
- Management referrals
- External Sources
- Direct applicants and referrals
- Ads in newspapers trade publications
- Electronic recruiting (Web)
- Public employment agencies
- Private employment agencies
- Universities
109THE SELECTION PROCESS
16.1
- Screening applications and resumes
- Testing and reviewing work samples
- Interviewing candidates
- Checking references and background
- Selection decision
110Legal Standards for Selection
16.2
- Civil Rights Act, 1991
- Selection method cannot discriminate
- Prohibits preferential treatment in favor of
minority groups - Civil Rights Act, 1964, Title VII
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Equal Pay Act, 1963
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 1967
- Americans with Disabilities Act, 1991
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act, 1978
-
111Employment Tests
16.4
- Cognitive ability tests
- Physical ability tests
- Job performance tests work samples
- Drug tests
- Personality tests
11216.5
PERSONALITY TRAITS
- EXTRAVERSION
- NEGATIVE AFFECTIVITY
- AGREEABLENESS
- CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
- OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE
- LOCUS OF CONTROL
- SELF-ESTEEM
- NEED FOR ACHIEVEMENT
- NEED FOR AFFILIATION
- NEED FOR POWER
113Employee Separation
17.1
- Outcome Fairness
- Consistent outcomes
- Knowledge of outcomes
- Outcomes consistent with behavior
- Procedural Justice
- Consistent procedures
- Avoidance of bias
- Accurate information
- Means to correct mistakes
- Representation of all interests
- Ethical standards
- Interactional Justice
- Explanation of decision
- Respectful treatment
- Consideration empathy
114Legal Requirements in Employee Separation
17.2
- Wrongful discharge
- Discrimination
- Employee privacy
- Notification of layoffs
115Progressive Discipline
17.3
- Unofficial spoken warning
- Official written warning
- Second written warning plus warning of suspension
- Temporary suspension plus last notice
- Termination
11617.4
Job Withdrawal Job Dissatisfaction
- Personal disposition
- Dissatisfaction with tasks or roles
- Dissatisfaction with supervisor or coworkers
- Dissatisfaction with pay or benefits
11717.5
CORRELALTES OF JOB SATISFACTION
- Mentally challenging task
- Equitable rewards
- Supportive working conditions
- Supportive coworkers
- Personality/skills/job fit
- Genetics
118RESPONSES TO JOB DISSATISFACTION
17.6
Active
Exit
Voice
Constructive
Destructive
Loyalty
Neglect
Passive
11918.1
TRAINING
- JOB ROTATION/ON-THE-JOB
- PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION INTERACTIVE MEDIA
- VIDEOS/LECTURE/CLASSROOM
- SIMULATION
- ROLE PLAYING/GROUP EXERCISES
- FORMAL EDUCATION
12018.4
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL METHODS
- JOB DIMENSION SCALES
- RANKING
- GRAPHIC RATING SCALES
- BEHAVIORALLY ANCHORED RATING SCALES
- MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES
- ESSAY
- CRITICAL INCIDENT
12118.5
COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION
- BASE WAGE
- RANKING
- GRADES
- POINTS
- FINANCIAL INCENTIVES - SUPPLEMENTS TO SALARY
- MERIT INCREASES
- BONUSES
- STOCK OPTIONS
- PERFORMANCE SHARES
- DEFERRED COMPENSATION
- PERQUISITES
- GAINSHARING
- PROFIT SHARING
- PIECEWORK
- COMMISSION
122Stakeholders and Ethics
19.1
- Stockholders
- Management
- Employees
- Suppliers and distributors
- Customers
- Community and society
12319.2
RULES FOR ETHICAL DECISION MAKING
UTILITARIAN RULE MORAL RIGHTS RULE JUSTICE
RULE PRACTICAL RULE
124Sources of an Organizations Code of Ethics
19.4
- Societal ethics
- Professional ethics
- Individual ethics
125PERSONAL ETHICS
19.6
126POLITICAL BEHAVIOR ETHICAL OR UNETHICAL?
19.7
- EMPIRE BUILDING
- GARNERING OTHERS IDEAS
- SABOTAGE
- REORGANIZATION
- BUILDING NETWORKS/COALITIONS
- COOPTATION
- EMPLOYING EXPERT POWER UNETHICALLY
- SCAPEGOATING
- DIVERTING ATTENTION
- STALLING
- SPREADING THE RISK
- SILENCE
- INGRATIATION
- FALSIFYING INFORMATION
- PLAYING THE MOUSE
12719.19
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
LOW SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
HIGH SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
128Sources of Diversity in the Workplace
19.26
- Age
- Gender
- Race ethnicity
- Religion
- Capabilities/Disabilities
- Socio-economic background
- Sexual orientation
129EEO Laws Affecting Diversity and HRM
19.27
- Equal Pay Act, 1963
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 1964
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 1967
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act, 1978
- Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990
- Civil Rights Act, 1991
- Family and Medical Leave Act, 1993
-
130Managing Diversity Effectively
19.28
- Secure Top Management Commitment
- Increase the Accuracy of Perceptions
- Increase Diversity Awareness
- Increase Diversity Skills
- Encourage Flexibility
- Monitor How Employees are Evaluated
- Monitor Numbers for Minorities
- Empower Employees to Challenge Discrimination
- Reward Managers for Effectively Managing
Diversity - Provide Diversity Training
- Encourage Mentoring
131Eradicating Sexual Harassment
19.29
- Develop a policy endorsed by top management
- Use a fair complaint procedure to investigate
charges - Take corrective action as soon as possible
- Provide sexual harassment training
13220.2
PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE
SALES VOLUME
INTRO
GROWTH
MATURITY
DECLINE
TERMINATION
TIME
133THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE AND
LENGTH OF THE PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE
20.3
Rate of Technological Change
Length of Product Life Cycles
13420.4
FACTORS FACILITATING INNOVATION
- LONG TIME HORIZON
- MULTIPLE COMPETING APPROACHES
- HIGH LEVEL OF USER INTERACTION IN DEVELOPMENT
- MATRIX ONLY WHEN NECESSITATED
- SMALLER DIVISIONS/SMALLER UNITS
- SUPPORT RISK TAKING
- FIRM OPERATING LIKE A VENTURE CAPITALIST
- VARIETY OF FUNDING CHANNELS
- SUPPORT PRODUCT CHAMPIONS (INTERNAL
ENTREPRENEURS) - HANDS ON TOP MANAGEMENT
- FLEXIBILITY AND FLUIDITY
- REWARD SYSTEMS WHICH SUPPORT INNOVATION
- AUTONOMY/DECENTRALIZATION
- COMMUNICATION OUTSIDE FORMAL CHANNELS
- BUSINESS FOCUS