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LEADING 2.

COLLECTIVISM
Are Fact Are decision
Filipinos generally value collectivism
Finders makers
LEADING is that management function and close-knit relationships within
which involves influencing others to Focus on Focus on groups, whether in families,
engage in the work behaviours necessary Efficiency Effectiveness communities, or organizations.
to reach organizational goals.
Are given Earn respect 3. FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY
LEADING refers to the function while, immediate through actions Filipinos are known for their
LEADERSHIP refers to the process. authority adaptability and flexibility in various
situations. In practice, this means that
LEADERSHIP ACROSS CULTURE Follow Set new standards managers and leaders may need to
company wear multiple hats and take on a
FOUNDATION FOR LEADERSHIP objectives variety of roles to address the needs
✓ THE MANAGER-LEADER of the group or organization.
PARADIGM Have present Have future vision
vision 4. COMMUNICATION STYLE
Filipinos often value open and
Managers Leaders
Do things right Do the right things friendly communication, which can be
an essential aspect of leadership.
Can Learn Harbor innate
Skills characteristics WHAT CULTURES WOULD BE THE
5. AMERICAN INFLUENCE
Necessary MOST LIKELY TO PERCEIVE
American-style management and
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN
leadership concepts have also
Take care of Bring you to new MANAGERIAL AND LEADERSHIP
influenced the business culture in the
where you are horizons DUTIES?
Philippines.
Oversee Motivate 1. HIERARCHY AND RESPECT FOR
SOURCES OF POWER
AUTHORITY
Point out flaws Give recognition Filipino culture tends to be
to improve on for good work 1. POSITIONAL POWER
hierarchical and places a strong
This source of power is based on a
emphasis on respect for authority
Deal with Deal with leader's formal position or role within
figures.
complexity ambiguity an organization. It includes legitimate
power, where authority comes from 6. REWARD POWER 2. COMMUNICATION
one's position in the hierarchy, and Reward power is linked to a leader's Strong communication skills are
coercive power, where the ability to capacity to provide rewards, essential for leaders.
punish or apply negative incentives, or positive reinforcements
consequences is derived from the to those they lead. It includes the 3. EMPATHY
position. ability to grant promotions, bonuses, Effective leaders understand and
recognition, or other desirable care about the needs, feelings, and
2. PERSONAL POWER outcomes. perspectives of their team members.
Personal power is rooted in the
leader's individual qualities and 7. CONNECTION POWER 4. DECISIVENESS
characteristics. Connection power is associated with Leaders are often required to make
a leader's affiliation with or tough decisions.
3. INFORMATIONAL POWER membership in influential or
Informational power is derived from a prestigious groups, organizations, or 5. INTEGRITY
leader's control over critical or associations. It can enhance a Integrity is a foundational trait of
valuable information. leader's credibility and influence. effective leaders.

4. RESOURCE POWER THE NATURE OF LEADERSHIP 6. RESILIENCE


Resource power stems from a LEADERSHIP may be referred to as "the Leadership can be challenging, and
leader's control over important process of influencing and supporting effective leaders display resilience.
resources, such as budgets, others to work enthusiastically toward
materials, or technology. The ability achieving objectives." Leadership is 7. ADAPTIBILITY
to allocate and manage resources expected of any manager in charge of any Leaders must adapt to changing
can be a significant source of unit or division. circumstances and be open to new
influence. ideas and approaches.
TRAITS OF EFFECTIVE LEADERS
5. RELATIONSHIP POWER 8. CONFIDENCE
Relationship power is based on a 1. VISION Confidence in one's abilities and
leader's network and connections Effective leaders have a clear and decisions are important for
within and outside the organization. compelling vision for the future leadership.
9. ACCOUNTABILITY 15. TEAM BUILDING or collaborative) based on the
Effective leaders take responsibility Leaders excel at building and situation and team dynamics.
for their actions and decisions. fostering teamwork. They create a
sense of unity and collaboration KINDS/ TYPES OF LEADERS
10. EMPOWERMENT among team members.
Leaders empower their team 1. TRANSACTIONAL LEADERS
members by delegating responsibility LEADERSHIP MODELS Transactional leaders are task-
and encouraging autonomy. oriented and focus on managing and
1. GREAT MAN THEORY controlling tasks. They use a system
11. INNOVATION An early leadership theory that of rewards and punishments to
Leaders are often at the forefront of suggests that leadership qualities are motivate team members and ensure
change and innovation. innate and that great leaders are that work is completed according to
born, not made. established standards.
12. COURAGE
Effective leaders have the courage to 2. CONTINGENCY THEORY 2. TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS
take calculated risks, challenge the This theory asserts that leadership Transformational leaders inspire and
status quo, and advocate for what effectiveness depends on various motivate their teams through a
they believe is right. situational factors, such as the compelling vision of the future. They
leader's style, the task at hand, and encourage creativity, innovation, and
13. HUMILITY the maturity of the team. personal growth among their
Humility is a valuable trait that allows followers, often resulting in higher
leaders to acknowledge their 3. ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP MODEL levels of commitment and
limitations, learn from others, and Adaptive leaders focus on addressing performance.
admit when they are wrong. complex challenges by mobilizing
their teams to adapt and thrive in 3. SERVANT LEADERS
14. OPTIMISM changing environments. Servant leaders prioritize the needs
A positive outlook and optimism can of their team members above their
be infectious. Effective leaders 4. VROOM-YETTON-JAGO own. They focus on serving and
inspire hope and enthusiasm even in DECISION MODEL supporting their team, emphasizing
challenging situations. This model helps leaders determine empathy, listening, and personal
the most appropriate decision- development.
making style (autocratic, consultative,
4. CHARISMATIC LEADERS 8. COACH-STYLE LEADERS their teams bounce back from
Charismatic leaders have a magnetic Coach-style leaders focus on setbacks.
personality and use their charm and developing their team members' skills
persuasion to inspire and influence and abilities. They provide guidance, LEADERS ORIENTATION TOWARD
others. They often possess a strong feedback, and mentorship to help TASKS AND PEOPLE
sense of purpose and vision. individuals reach their full potential.
EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
5. SITUATIONAL LEADERS 9. BUREAUCRATIC LEADERS A leader is said to be employee-
Situational leaders adapt their Bureaucratic leaders adhere strictly oriented when he considers
leadership style based on the specific to rules, policies, and procedures. employees as human beings of
situation or the readiness of their They ensure that tasks are carried out intrinsic importance and with
team members. They may use according to established protocols. individual and personal need to
different styles, such as directing, satisfy.
coaching, supporting, or delegating, 10. ADVISORY LEADERS
depending on the circumstances. Advisory leaders serve as trusted TASK ORIENTATION
advisors and mentors to their teams. A leader is said to be task-oriented if
6. CROSS-CULTURAL LEADERS They provide guidance and expertise he places stress on production and
Cross-cultural leaders have the ability while empowering team members to the technical aspects of the job and
to lead and manage teams from make their own decisions. the employees are viewed as the
diverse cultural backgrounds. They means of getting the work done.
prioritize cultural sensitivity, 11. STRATEGIC LEADERS
adaptability, and intercultural Strategic leaders have a strong focus CONTROLLING
communication skills. on long-term planning and vision.
They guide their organizations toward Controlling refers to the process of
7. ADAPTIVE LEADERS strategic goals and navigate complex ascertaining whether organizational
Adaptive leaders are flexible and challenges with a strategic mindset. objectives have been achieved; if not, why
responsive to change. They believe not; and determining what activities should
that leadership approaches should 12. RESILIENT LEADERS then be taken to achieve objectives better
evolve to address complex Resilient leaders are adept at in the future.
challenges and changing navigating adversity and uncertainty.
environments. They remain composed under
pressure, adapt to change, and help Objectives and goals that are set at the
planning stage are verified as to
achievement or completion at any given • Worker attendance - Which are 3. COMPARING ACTUAL
point in the organizing and implementing expressed in terms of rate of PERFORMANCE TO OBJECTIVES
stages. When expectations are not met at absences AND STANDARDS
scheduled dates, corrective measures are Once actual performance has been
usually undertaken. • Safety record - Which are expressed determined, this will be compared
in number of accidents for given with what organization seeks to
IMPORTANCE OF CONTROLLING periods; achieve. Actual production output, for
When controlling is properly implemented, instance, will be compared with the
it will help the organization achieve its goal • Supplies used - Which are target output.
in the most efficient and effective manner expressed in quantity or monetary
possible. terms for given periods. 4. TAKING NECESSARY ACTION
BASED ON THE RESULTS OF
✓ Accomplishing Organizational 2. MEASURING ACTUAL THE COMPARISONS
Goals PERFORMANCE The purpose of comparing actual
✓ Judging Accuracy of Standards There is a need to measure actual performance with the desired result is
✓ Using resources effectively performance so that when to provide management with the
✓ Improving Employee Motivation shortcomings occur, adjustments opportunity to take corrective action
✓ Ensuring Order & Discipline could be made. The measuring tools when necessary.
✓ Facilitating Coordination in Action will differ from organization to
organization, as each have their own ✓ Hire additional personnel
STEPS IN THE CONTROL PROCESS unique objectives. Some firms will ✓ Use more equipment
use annual growth rate standard ✓ Require overtime
1. ESTABLISHING PERFORMANCE basis, while other firms will use some
OBJECTIVES AND STANDARDS other tools like the market share TYPES OF CONTROL
approach and position in the industry.
• Sales targets - Which are expressed 1. FEED FORWARD CONTROL
in quantity or monetary terms. It is sometimes called preliminary or
preventive controls, attempt to
• Production targets - Which are identify and prevent deviations in the
expressed in quantity or quality. standards before they occur.
Feedforward controls focus on COMPONENT/ TYPES OF 4. PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS
human, material, and financial ORGANIZATIONAL CONTROL SYSTEM Performance appraisals measures
resources within the organization. employee performance. Performance
1. STRATEGIC PLAN appraisals also function as effective
2. CONCURRENT CONTROL A strategic plan provides the basic checks on new policies and
Concurrent control takes place while control mechanism for the programs.
an activity is in progress. It involves organization. When there are
the regulation of ongoing activities indications that activities do not 5. STATISTICAL REPORTS
that are part of transformation facilitate the accomplishment of Statistical reports pertain to those
process to ensure that they conform strategic goals, these activities are that contain data on various
to organizational standards. either set aside, modified or development within the firm.
Concurrent control is designed to expanded. These corrective
ensure that employee work activities measures are made possible with the 6. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
produce the correct results. adoption of strategic plans. Policies refer to the "the framework
within which the objectives must be
3. FEEDBACK CONTROL 2. THE LONG-RANGE FINANCIAL pursued”. A procedure is a “plan that
This type of control focuses on the PLAN describes the exact series of actions
outputs of the organization after The planning horizon differs from to be taken in a given situations.
transformation is complete. company to company. Most firms will
Sometimes called post action or be satisfied with one year. STRATEGIC CONTROL SYSTEM
output control, fulfills a number of Engineering firms, will require longer To be able to assure the accomplishment
important functions. For one thing, it term financial plans. This is because of the strategic objectives of the company,
often is used when feed forward and of the long head times needed for strategic control systems become
concurrent controls are not feasible capital projects. necessary. These systems consist of the
or are too costly. following:
3. THE OPERATING BUDGET
An operating budget indicates the 1. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
expenditures revenues, or profits The success of most organizations
planned for some future period depends heavily on its financial
regarding operations. performance. It is just fitting that
certain measurements of financial certain requirements that are not ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN
performance be made so that realistic. Aims to create a framework that aligns the
whatever deviations from standards organization's resources and activities with
are found out, corrective actions may 2. COMPREHENSIVE INTERNAL its mission and vision. Organizational
be introduced. AUDIT design aims to create a framework that
An internal audit is one undertaken to aligns the organization's resources and
activities with its mission and vision.
2. FINANCIAL RATIO ANALYSIS determine the efficiency and
Financial ratio analysis is a more affectivity of the activities of an
HERE ARE KEY ASPECTS AND
elaborate approach used in organization.
CONSIDERATIONS RELATED TO
controlling activities. Under this
ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN:
method, one account appearing in 3. GENERAL CHECKLIST OF
the financial statement is paired with SYMPTOMS IF INADEQUATE
1. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
another to constitute a ratio. The CONTROL
This is one of the central elements of
result will be compared with a If a comprehensive internal audit
organizational design. It defines the
required norm which is usually cannot be availed of for some reason,
hierarchy of authority, reporting
related to what other companies in the use of a checklist for symptoms of
relationships, and the way tasks are
the industry have achieved, or what inadequate control may be used.
divided and coordinated within the
the company has achieved in the past
organization. Common structural
ORGANIZING
types include functional, divisional,
IDENTIFYING CONTROL PROBLEMS
matrix, and flat structures.
Recognition the need for the control is one The organizing function in management is
thing, actually implementing it is another. one of the fundamental functions that
2. CULTURE AND VALUES
When operations become complex, the involves arranging and structuring an
Organizational design considers the
engineer manager must consider useful organization's resources, people, and
desired culture and values of the
steps in controlling. Kreitner mentions tasks to achieve its goals effectively and
organization. It encompasses the
three approaches. efficiently. It is the process of creating an
norms, beliefs, and shared behaviors
organizational structure that defines roles,
that shape how employees interact
1. EXECUTIVE REALITY CHECK responsibilities, and relationships within
and make decisions.
Employees at the frontline often the organization, allowing it to function
complains that management imposes smoothly and accomplish its objectives.
3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES allocated to various departments or 10. TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS
Defining clear roles and units within the organization. The choice and integration of
responsibilities for employees is technology and tools play a role in
essential for effective organizational 7. INTEGRATION AND organizational design. It includes
design. This helps prevent role COORDINATION decisions about which systems and
ambiguity, ensures accountability, Organizational design addresses tools will support the organization's
and promotes efficiency. how different parts of the organization processes and operations.
will work together to achieve common
4. DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES goals. Coordination mechanisms and 11. LEGAL AND REGULATORY
Organizational design outlines how integration strategies are put in place COMPLIANCE
decisions are made within the to avoid silos and promote Organizational design ensures that
organization. It specifies the decision- collaboration. the organization complies with
making authority at different levels relevant laws and regulations in its
and the processes for gathering 8. ADAPTABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY industry or region.
input, evaluating options, and A well-designed organization should
implementing decisions. be adaptable to changing 12. FEEDBACK MECHANISMS
circumstances and external factors. Designing mechanisms for gathering
5. COMMUNICATION CHANNELS Organizational design considers how feedback from employees,
Effective communication is vital for the organization can remain agile and customers, and other stakeholders is
organizational success. responsive to evolving challenges essential for continuous improvement
Organizational design includes and opportunities. and adaptation.
decisions about communication
channels, information flow, and how 9. CUSTOMER-CENTRIC FOCUS DETERMINANTS OF STRUCTURE
to disseminate important information Some organizations prioritize Refers to the factors and considerations
to employees and stakeholders. customer-centric design, which that influence the design and configuration
means structuring the organization of an organization's structure.
6. RESOURCE ALLOCATION around customer needs and Organizational structure defines how
It involves determining how preferences. This approach often tasks, roles, responsibilities, and authority
resources, such as budget, leads to improved customer are distributed throughout the
personnel, and technology, will be satisfaction and loyalty. organization.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE KEY 4. TECHNOLOGY empowerment may refer a flatter
DETERMINANTS OF The type of technology used by the structure.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: organization can influence its
structure. Technology can enable 7. HISTORY AND TRADITION
1. STRATEGY greater communication and Organizational structures can be
The organization's strategic goals collaboration, potentially reducing the influenced by historical factors and
and objectives are a primary need for hierarchical layers. traditions. Companies may maintain
determinant of its structure. Different Conversely, technology can also lead structures that have been in place for
strategies (e.g., cost leadership, to the creation of specialized roles many years, even if they are no
differentiation, innovation) require and departments. longer the most efficient or effective.
different structures to support them
effectively. 5. CULTURE 8. MARKET AND CUSTOMER NEEDS
Organizational culture, which The needs and preferences of the
2. SIZE includes the shared values, norms, organization's target market and
The size of the organization, and beliefs of employees, can impact customers can also impact its
including the number of employees the structure. A culture that values structure. A customer-focused
and geographical locations, can innovation and collaboration may organization may structure itself
significantly impact its structure. lead to a flatter, more team-oriented around customer segments or
Larger organizations tend to have structure, while a culture product lines to better serve its
more complex structures with emphasizing hierarchy and control markets.
multiple layers of management and may result in a more traditional,
specialized departments. hierarchical structure. 9. COMPETITIVE PRESSURES
The competitive landscape can drive
3. ENVIRONMENT 6. LEADERSHIP STYLE changes in organizational structure.
The external environment, including The leadership style and preferences Companies may restructure to
industry dynamics, market of top executives and managers can respond to competitive threats or to
conditions, and regulatory influence the organizational structure. exploit new opportunities in the
requirements, plays a role in shaping Leaders who prefer centralized market.
an organization's structure. decision-making may implement a
more hierarchical structure, while 10. HUMAN RESOURCES
those who value delegation and The availability and skills of the
workforce can affect the structure.
Skilled employees may enable a One popular framework used in job design allocating workloads and tasks in a
more decentralized structure that is the Job Characteristics Model (JCM), way that ensures engineers can
relies on their expertise, while a which was developed by Richard manage their responsibilities
shortage of certain skills may lead to Hackman and Greg Oldham in the 1970s. effectively without becoming
a more centralized structure. The JCM is based on the premise that overwhelmed.
certain core job characteristics can lead to
11. GEOGRAPHY improved job satisfaction and motivation 3. SKILL MATCHING
For organizations with a global among employees, ultimately resulting in It's important to match employees'
presence, geography can impact the higher performance and lower turnover. skills and expertise to the tasks they
structure. The need for coordination are assigned. Job design should take
and management of international EFFECTIVE JOB DESIGN IN into account the qualifications,
operations may result in a matrix ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT CAN experience, and competency of each
structure or regional divisions. LEAD TO BETTER engineer to ensure that they are
UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES, placed in roles that align with their
12. OWNERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE IMPROVED TEAMWORK, AND strengths.
The ownership structure (e.g., public, ENHANCED PROJECT
private, family-owned) and OUTCOMES. HERE ARE SOME KEY 4. TEAM STRUCTURE
governance mechanisms (e.g., board ASPECTS TO CONSIDER: Engineering projects often involve
of directors) can also influence the cross-functional teams. Job design
organization's structure. 1. TASK ALLOCATION must consider how these teams are
Job design begins with defining the structured, how communication flows
JOB DESIGN tasks and responsibilities of each within the team, and how team
Is the process of structuring and engineering position. This includes members collaborate to achieve
organizing job tasks, responsibilities, and determining what specific project goals.
elements to enhance employee engineering tasks need to be
performance, satisfaction, and well-being. performed, such as design, analysis, 5. CLEAR JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Job design aims to strike a balance testing, or project management. Each engineering position should
between achieving organizational have a clear and detailed job
objectives and fulfilling the psychological 2. WORKLOAD DISTRIBUTION description that outlines the
and social needs of workers. Engineers often work on complex responsibilities, goals, and
projects that require a balance of expectations. This helps employees
skills and effort. Job design involves
understand their role within the into job design can help motivate widely used framework for job analysis and
organization. engineers to perform at their best. job design research.

6. FEEDBACK MECHANISMS 10. ERGONOMICS AND SAFETY THE MODEL IDENTIFIES FIVE CORE
Job design should incorporate For certain engineering roles, JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
feedback mechanisms to ensure that particularly in fields like
employees have opportunities to manufacturing or construction, job 1. SKILL VARIETY
provide input and suggestions for design should also take into account This refers to the extent to which a job
process improvement and job ergonomics and safety requires employees to use a variety
refinement. considerations to ensure the well- of different skills and abilities. Jobs
being of employees. that offer diverse tasks and
7. FLEXIBILITY challenges are often more engaging
In dynamic engineering 11. JOB ROTATION and fulfilling for employees.
environments, job design should Some organizations implement job
allow for some degree of flexibility. rotation programs, where engineers 2. TASK IDENTITY
Engineers may need to adapt to periodically switch roles or Task identity is the degree to which a
changing project requirements or responsibilities. This can help job involves completing a whole,
technology advancements. employees gain a broader skill set identifiable
and fresh perspectives on their work. piece of work. Jobs with a clear
8. WORK-LIFE BALANCE beginning and end, where employees
Engineering management should 12. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT can see the tangible results of their
also consider the well-being of Job design should also include efforts, tend to be more satisfying.
employees. Job design should strive opportunities for ongoing training and
to maintain a healthy work-life professional development to keep 3. TASK SIGNIFICANCE
balance by managing workloads and engineers updated with the latest Task significance measures the
scheduling in a way that prevents industry trends and technologies. impact of a job on the lives or well-
burnout. being of others, both within and
THE JOB CHARACTERISTICS MODEL outside the organization. Jobs that
9. MOTIVATION AND INCENTIVES Is a work design theory that seeks to have a meaningful impact are
Incorporating motivational factors, identify the key factors that make a job generally more motivating.
such as performance-based motivating, satisfying, and engaging for
incentives and recognition programs, employees, and has since become a
4. AUTONOMY 1. EXPERIENCED
Autonomy refers to the degree of MEANINGFULNESS OF WORK
independence and control employees Employees feel that their work is
have over their work. Jobs that allow meaningful and contributes to a
individuals to make decisions, set larger purpose.
their own goals, and have a say in
how they 2. EXPERIENCED RESPONSIBILITY
perform their tasks tend to be more FOR WORK OUTCOMES
fulfilling. Employees believe they have control
and accountability for the outcomes
5. FEEDBACK of their work.
Feedback is the information
employees receive about their 3. KNOWLEDGE OF RESULTS
performance. Regular and Employees receive clear and timely
constructive feedback helps feedback about their job
individuals understand how well they performance.
are doing and provides opportunities
for improvement.

THE JOB CHARACTERISTICS MODEL


Is a work design theory that seeks to
identify the key factors that make a job
motivating, satisfying, and engaging for
employees, and has since become a
widely used framework for job analysis
and job design research.

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