Definition: Perception is a process by which people regard, analyze, retrieve and react to any kind of information from the environment. For example, some people feel happy about earning money while others feel happy about spending money. Factors affecting Perception The factors which affect the perception are shown in the figure below: Process of Perception Reception: … [Read more...] about Perception
Human Resource Management (HRM)
Definition: Human Resource Management (HRM) refers to that branch of management which deals with people working in an organisation. It comprises functions related to human resource, i.e. recruitment and selection, induction, training and development, performance management, health and safety, industrial relations, compensation and so forth. Human Resource Management is a … [Read more...] about Human Resource Management (HRM)
Labelling
Definition: Labelling is a part of branding and enables product identification. It is a printed information that is bonded to the product for recognition and provides detailed information about the product. Customers make the decision easily at the point of purchase seeing the labelling of the product. Labels must comply with the legal obligations. A company’s label needs to … [Read more...] about Labelling
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
Balance Sheet
Definition: A Balance Sheet refers to the position statement, which lists out the balances of the assets, liabilities and owner's equity, i.e. capital, of an enterprise at a specified date. While the assets show the resources owned by the company, liabilities and capital exhibits the funding of resources. Characteristics of Balance Sheet The preparation of Balance Sheet … [Read more...] about Balance Sheet
Private Equity
Definition: Private Equity firms are described as the investment fund companies that invest in the capital of the enterprise so as to acquire a strategic stake in it, once it is set up as a successful unit. The capital injected by private equity firms in a company which forms a part of their equity capital is termed as Private Equity. Private Equity implies a technique to … [Read more...] about Private Equity
Lease
Definition: Lease is a financial arrangement, wherein one party (lessor) allows another party (lessee) to use the capital asset or equipment for a definite period, in return for an adequate consideration, i.e. lease rental charges. In this contract, the lessee need not buy or own the asset in order to use it, because it is a form of renting assets. Parties to Lease … [Read more...] about Lease
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)