2.3. Leadership and management HL

Scientific management

A management approach based on the use of data and a logical, rational decision-making process.

Descriptive statistics

Techniques used to present and interpret data, essential for practicing scientific management.

Central tendency

A statistical measure that identifies a single score as representative of an entire dataset, often using mean or mode.

Intuitive management

Management that relies on instinct and experience rather than on data-driven analysis.

Data-driven decision making

A decision-making process that involves collecting and analyzing data to guide managerial actions.

Industrial relations

The study of the relationship between management and employees, often focused on collective bargaining and labor rights.

Organizational culture

The values, beliefs, and behaviors that shape how work gets done within an organization.

Leadership

The action of leading a group or an organization, involving management and motivating employees.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors in individuals.

Employee relations

The management of the relationship between employers and employees.

Decision criteria

The standards or benchmarks used to evaluate options in the decision-making process.

Action implementation

The phase of decision-making where the chosen option is put into practice.

Review effectiveness

The assessment of how well a decision achieved its objectives after implementation.