3. Who is a supervisor?
Supervisor refers to a person who is
responsible for over seeing the
performance of employee at work.
Supervisors work is directly concerned
with the workers activities which are
responsible for achieving the objectives
of an organisation.
So the supervisor is regarded as the
‘keyman’ in management
4. Functions of a supervisor
He gives orders, Instructions and
implements the rules.
He converts the goals,programmes and
policies into products and services.
He arranges work assignments,determines
procedures and prescribe methods.
He provides technical knowledge to the
workers
5. He arranges materials and tools for the workers
He controlls the performance of workers
He recommends promotions,transfers and pay
increase if his sub co ordinates
He communicates the problems and feedback of his
sub co ordinates the the management if needed.
..contd
6. Principles of supervision
The effective utilization of supervisor
ensures the achievement of the
objective of organisation
Effective supervision is a function of
supervisor
The definition of the role of the
supervisor and the acceptance of the
organisation are responsibilites for the
efficiency of the supervisor
7. Responsibility of a supervisor
Responsibility of a supervisor are
classified as
Responsibility towards workers or subordinates
Responsibility towards management
Responsibility towards his own functions
Responsibility towards his colleagues
8. 1) Responsibility towards
workers Supervisor
issues orders
and instructions
to his workers.
Works to win
the confidence
of his sub
ordinates
He must
develop a
sense of team
spirit among
workers
He must prescribe
work
methods,procedures
and schedules
He must
ensure
discipline
among the
workers
9. Responsibility towards
management
Supervisor must inform the management about
the progress of the assignment
He must inform the management of the problems
and difficulties faced by the sub ordinates
He must extend his co operation to his superiors
He must act as a good liaison officer between
management and workers
10. Responsibility towards his own
functions
Supervisor must properly plan
and implement the policies
and programmes of
management
He must procure the
materials and tools and
inspect them regularly
He must aquaint himself with
the latest techniques and
implement them in time.
11. Types of supervision
supervision
Autocratic or
authoritarian
supervision:
Under this category
the supervisor has
full power and full
responsibilty for
group action
Free-rein or
independent
supervision
Here the supervisor
doesn’t interfere with his
sub ordinates
performance.he mainly
looks after procuring the
raw materials
Democratic
supervision
Here the
supervisor takes
a decision only
after receiving
ideas and
suggestion from
his sub ordinates
12. Model questions
What are the functions of the
supervisor?
Discuss the responsibilties of the
supervisor towards his management
and sub ordinates
Explain the principles of supervision.
14. According to Alan C Reiley and James D
Mooney
“Co Ordination is the orderly
arrangement of group effort, to provide
unity of action in the pursuit of common
purpose”.
Co Ordination is necessary in all
functions of management
15. • The Co Ordination should be started from the planning
function of management.
1)Early start
• Co Ordination is achieved through co operation and
mutual understanding.
2)Personal contract
• Since Co Ordination is the key stone of the
organisational structure hence it longs as the
organization continues to function.
3)Continuity:
• the action of employee influences the action of other
employee and vice cersa hence there is a need fo
integration of all efforts and actions
4) Reciprocal relationship:
Principles of Co Ordination
16. Types of Co Ordination
Internal
Co
Ordination
Vertical Horizontal
External
Co
Ordination
17. Internal co ordination:
It is the establishment of relationship with a view to
co ordinate the activities of all the
managers,executives,divisions and other workers
•Types of Internal co ordination
1.Vertical co ordination:
It refers to that co ordination in which a superior
authority co ordinates his work with that of his sub
ordinates and vice versa
2.Horizontal co ordination:
It refers to establishment of a relationship between
the persons of the same status.
Eg: co ordination between the departmental heads,
supervisors, co workers etc
18. External Co ordination
It is the establishment of a
relationship between the employees of the
organization and outsiders of the
organization.
This relationship is established for the
benefit of the organization as a whole
19. Clearly defined objectives
Effective chain of command
Co ordination through group meetings
Harmonious policies and procedures
Effective communication
Sound organizational structure
Co ordination through a liaison officer
Co operation
Self co ordination
Co ordination by leadership
incentives
20. Steps for effective Co Ordination
There should be a proper delegation of authority and responsibility
at all levels of management
The activities of the organization should be divided department
wise or section wise according to size of the organization.
Establishment of an effective communication system
Establishment of employees’ cell
Skilled workers are to be rewarded adequately
There should be a proper system for reporting
Managers should have opportunities to get training in the area of
leadership and planning.
