Modern Management Chapter 20

Total power

A manager possesses is made up of 2 different kinda of power derived from organizational position , a manager that holds personal power is derived from a managers relationship with others.

Symptom

A sign that a problem exists.

Problem

Any factor within an organization that is a barrier to organizational goal attainment.

Technology

Consists of any type of equipment or process that organization members use in the performance of their work.

Control

Control entails ensuring that an event occurs as it was planned to occur.

Data

Gathering some type of facts or statistic information ; refers to details about a project or the set of conclusions derived from data analysis.

Information system

Is a network of applications established within an organization to provide necessary knowledge .

Information appropriateness

Is defined in terms of how relevant the information is to the decision making process .

Corrective action

Is managerial activity aimed at bringing up organizational performance standard.

Standard

Is the level of activity established to serve as a model for evaluating organizational performance.

Controlling

Is the process managers go through to control.

Information timeliness

The 3rd primary factor that determines the value of information that represents reality.

Information quality

The degree to which information represents reality.

Information technology

Is technology such as computers & telecommunication devices that focus on the use of information in the organizations performance.

Power

The extent to which an individual is able to influence others so they respond to orders.