Best managers are those that are versatile and can call upon right style and time!
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Delegation
Delegation
Delegation means passing power and authority down the hierarchy of a business. It involves giving junior managers greater trust and responsibility and requires the superior to release control
It can be hugely motivating for staff by being given responsibility
It makes it easier in future to identify staff with the qualities needed for promotion
It allows the boss the opportunity to spend time planning and thinking rather than doing.
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Empowerment
Empowerment
Modern term for delegation however it allows the worker to help decide what the ask should be.
Can motivate staff cause they have an element of control
Can allow the boss to spend time on other tasks rather than handing out task to employees
Can increase employee commitment
Increase team spirit
Frees the time of senior management and they can focus on more strategic decisions.
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Team working
Team working
It is when staff work together to meet shared objectives. It is performed in the spirit of Kaizen (continuous improvement)
Allows a variety of opinions to be considered
Allows new ideas to come forward
Encourages staff to work as a team
Can reduce isolation of individuals
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Flexible working
Flexible working
Work practise that allows the employees a certain degree of freedom in deciding how the work will be done and how they'll co-ordinate their schedules with those other employees. The employer sets certain limits such as minimum and max number if hours work a day and the core time during which all employees must be present.
Staff have more leeway and so will be less pressured
Increases motivation
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Total Quality Management
Total Quality Management
It is NOT a management tool, but a philosophy. It requires the business to look at quality in every stage of work.
Can create better quality end products/ services
Allows staff to be proud of work because it is of a high standard
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