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Group

Definition: A Group is basically an assemblage of people. It can be understood as a collection of individuals (two or more), who come together and interact with each other, so as to achieve the objectives of the organization. These are the foundation of an organization. Characteristics of Groups   Size: To form a group, it must be having at least two members. … [Read more...] about Group

Motivation

Definition: Motivation is a driving force which affects the choice of alternatives in the behaviour of a person. It improves, stimulates and induces employees leading to goal-oriented behaviour. For example, promotion is a motivating factor as employees work to achieve preset targets for getting a promotion. Motivation can be monetary, e.g., rewards given in the form of a … [Read more...] about Motivation

Controlling

Definition: Control is a primary goal-oriented function of management in an organisation. It is a process of comparing the actual performance with the set standards of the company to ensure that activities are performed according to the plans and if not then taking corrective action. Every manager needs to monitor and evaluate the activities of his subordinates. It helps in … [Read more...] about Controlling

Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

Definition: Key Performance Indicator (KPI) refers to monetary and non-monetary measures that an organization employ to define and measure the progress towards achievement of long-term goals of the organization. These factors are fixed and predetermined in nature and comprise more meaning if it is compared with the information. KPI varies from organization to organization … [Read more...] about Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

Business Risk

Definition: By the term 'business risk' we mean the uncertainty with respect to firm's operations. It is a type of systematic risk wherein there is a volatility associated with the future income or earnings arising from events, circumstances, conditions, action, or inactions that hinders the attainment of goals and objectives and carry out the strategies. Business risk … [Read more...] about Business Risk

Activity-Based Management (ABM)

Definition: Activity Based Management (ABM) can be understood as the cost management implementation of activity-based costing. It is a management approach that concentrates on efficiently and effectively managing the activities so as to improve the quality of goods and services offered to the customers and also increase the profitability and competitiveness of the … [Read more...] about Activity-Based Management (ABM)

Management by Objectives (MBO)

Definition: Management by Objectives (MBO) or otherwise called as Management by Results (MBR) is management philosophy which was first propounded by Peter F. Drucker in the year 1954, in his book "Practice of Management". Management by objectives is a planning and controlling system, in which the superior and subordinates work together in order to define business objectives … [Read more...] about Management by Objectives (MBO)

Management

Definition: Management can be defined as the process of administering and controlling the affairs of the organization, irrespective of its nature, type, structure and size. It is an act of creating and maintaining such a business environment wherein the members of the organization can work together, and achieve business objectives efficiently and effectively. Management acts … [Read more...] about Management

Internal Control

Definition: Internal Control can be defined as a system designed, introduced and maintained by the company's management and top-level executives, to provide a substantial degree of assurance in achieving business objective, while complying with the policies and laws, safeguarding the assets, maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in regular operations and reliability of … [Read more...] about Internal Control

Auditing

Definition: The term 'audit' means an unbiased examination of the financial statements, i.e. account books and other relevant documents such as vouchers, invoices, bills, receipts, etc., of a business entity, regardless of the size, nature, orientation and legal structure, carried out by an auditor so as to give an opinion on the financial statement. The auditor can satisfy … [Read more...] about Auditing

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