Decision-Making, Leadership, and Motivation
Decision-Making
Decision: The process of selecting among available alternatives to solve a problem or seize an opportunity.
Aspects:
- Act: The choice between alternatives.
- Process: Steps divided into categories:
- Formulation: Identifying the problem or opportunity.
- Solution: Generating alternatives.
Steps in the Decision-Making Process
- Identify the problem or opportunity.
- Develop objectives and criteria.
- Generate alternatives (past solutions, creative solutions).
- Analyze alternatives (minimum expected results,
ISO 14001: Environmental Management System Guide
ISO 14001: Environmental Management System
Key Definitions
Environmental Performance
Measurable results of an organization’s management of its environmental aspects.
Environmental Policy
An organization’s intentions and direction concerning its environmental performance, formally expressed by senior management.
Environmental Goal
Detailed performance requirement applicable to the organization or parts thereof, originating from environmental objectives and the need to meet them.
Interested Party
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Organizational Design
Session 5 and 6: Organizational Goals and Effectiveness
Organizational Goals
Organizational goals define the desired future state of an organization, providing it with identity and direction. These goals serve several key functions:
- Establish the Desired Future State: Acting as guiding principles.
- Create Legitimacy: Providing a rationale for the organization’s existence.
- Provide Standards: Offering clarity for achieving targets and measuring performance.
Classification of Goals
- Factors
Logistics and Product Management
Summary of Chapter 4: Logistics and Product Management
The Product in Logistics
The core of logistics system design is the product, the subject of flow in the supply chain and the generator of revenue. It comprises both tangible (weight, volume, shape, durability, performance) and intangible (post-sale support, company reputation, flexibility) elements, forming the total product supply.
The Product Life Cycle
Products follow a lifecycle impacting distribution strategies:
- Introduction: Low sales, cautious
Organizational Structure, Culture, and Development
Organization
Definition and Purpose
Organization defines and guides work within a company. Its main objective is to ensure company goals are meaningful and important to all members, contributing to increased organizational efficiency.
Company Chart
A company chart structures the functions and activities of the company by generating functional areas and hierarchical levels. This facilitates coordination, efficiency, and achievements.
Formal Organization
A formal organization is deliberately established
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IT Administration and Management
Administration: The process of creating, designing, and maintaining an environment where staff can work efficiently to achieve selected goals.
Management Functions: Planning, organizing, integrating, directing, and controlling.
Risk and Security
Risk: The proximity or possibility of harm or danger.
Security: A guarantee given to someone regarding the fulfillment of something.
Computer Administration
Administering Computers: The process of creating, designing, and maintaining
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