OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

PART 1-OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Activity 1: Division of Work and Specialization

Think of concrete situations in which you can use the following principles of Taylor and Fayol.

PRINCIPLES ORGANIZATION/INDIVIDUAL HOW

USED/SITUATION

Example: Example:

RECRUITMENT AGENCY Acts as a kind of

intermediary between a
Tomodachi Global Services
company that's looking
to hire someone and
a job seeker who is
looking for employment.
1. Scientific Management

2. Division of Work

3. Unity of Command

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4. Remuneration

5. Stability of Tenure

6. Esprit de Corps

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7. Span of Control

8. Centralization/
Decentralization

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Activity 2: Planning-Objectives

It has been discussed that a firm can have multiple objectives. What do you think would be the
objectives of the following companies and organizations with regard to their interrelationships with
society?

1. Banco de Oro
2. Toyota Motor Philippines
3. DHL Logistic Company
4. Amazon E-Commerce Company
5. The company you are affiliated

Activity 3: Leadership Styles

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Identify the leadership styles of the following prominent people. What are the notable
contributions of these people that made them known and famous with their leadership style.

1. Bill Gates
2. Marilyn A. Hewson
3. Steve Jobs
4. Safra A. Catz
5. Henry Sy
6. Tony Tan Caktiong
7. CEO of your Company

Activity 4: SWOT Analysis

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1. Make a SWOT Analysis of your company: Minimum of 5 items per box.

Name of Company:________________________

2. Using the SWOT Analysis of your company, what do you think should be addressed by the
management among the weaknesses identified. How will you address this weakness?
What programs or strategies will you propose to address this concern, discuss your answer
concisely.