It seems like there's a new management buzzword, acronym or definition every month. Here you'll find definitions of the common terms and buzzwords about management techniques -- employee engagement, BPR, TQM.
By International Business Leaders Forum
- A newer term, prominently put forth and researched by Gallup. Here's a brief definition and explanation.
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By na
- The Expectancy Theory of Victor Vroom deals with motivation and management. Vroom's theory assumes that behavior is a result from conscious choices among alternatives. The purpose of the choices is to maximize pleasure and minimize pain. Learn more here.
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- A Gantt Chart is a method for scheduling complex tasks in sequence, and is a main tool for project management. Learn how to create a gantt chart.
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By Abraham Maslow
- Hierarchy of Needs is one of the best known elements borrowed from psychology and applied in the workplace. Essentially explains that people pursue needs, and are motivated by them from most basic to most advanced (survival needs to self-actualization). Be aware that this is an oversimplification and not completely accurate.
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By David A. Kenyon
- The hoshin process is, first of all, a systematic planning methodology for defining long-range key entity objectives. These are breakthrough objectives that typically extend two to five years with little change. Second, the hoshin process does not lose sight of the day-to-day "business fundamental" measures required to run the business successfully. This two-pronged approach provides an extended period of time for the organization to focus its breakthrough effort while continuously improving key business processes day to day.
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