Management by observation
Management by Observation
Management by Observation (pronunciation: /ˈmanijmənt bī ˌäbsərˈvāSH(ə)n/) is a management strategy that involves the direct observation of employees in their work environment. This approach allows managers to gain a better understanding of the work processes, identify potential issues, and make informed decisions to improve productivity and efficiency.
Etymology
The term "Management by Observation" is derived from the English words "management" (from the Italian "maneggiare" meaning "to handle") and "observation" (from the Latin "observatio" meaning "watching, observing").
Related Terms
- Management: The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
- Observation: The action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information.
- Work Environment: The physical conditions and the psychological atmosphere in which employees work.
- Productivity: The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
- Efficiency: The state or quality of being efficient, or able to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Management by observation
- Wikipedia's article - Management by observation
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