Tools of Management

1. Organization chart 

2. Job Description

3. Job Specification

4.  Work Schedule

5.  Scheduling of Employees

What are the tools of management?

Organization Chart

It graphically presents the basic groupings and relationships of positions and functions.

Organization Chart

Presents a picture of the formal organizational structure

Job Description

An organized list of duties that reflects required skills and responsibilities in a specific position

Job Description

An extension of the organization chart in that it shows activities and job relationships for the positions identified on the organization chart

Job Description

Should be written for every position in the foodservice and should be reviewed and updated periodically

Job Specification

A written statement of the minimum standards that must be met by an applicant for a particular job

Job Specification

Covers duties involved in a job, the working conditions peculiar to the job, and personal qualifications required of the worker to carry out the assigned responsibilities

Job Specification

Used primarily by the employing officer in the selection and placement of the right person for the specific position

Work Schedule

An outline of work to be performed by an individual with stated procedures and time requirements for his or her duties

Work Schedule

Especially helpful in training new employees and are given to the employee after the person has been hired and training has begun

Scheduling of Employees

Workers may be scheduled successfully only after thorough analysis and study of the jobs to be done, the working conditions, and the probable efficiency of the employees.

Scheduling of Employees

Workers cannot be expected to maintain high interest and to work efficiently if they have little to do one day and are overworked the next

Scheduling of Employees

Factors such as temperature, humidity, lighting, and safety influence the scheduling of personnel and affect workers’ performance.

Temperature, humidity, lighting, and safety

Factors such as ___ ____ ____ ___ influence the scheduling of personnel and affect workers’ performance.