Administration

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/administration

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the foundational theories?Classical (Fayol, Taylor) and Behavioral (Mayo, Maslow) schools of thought
2. What is the key functions?Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
3. What is administration and why do grown‑ups do it?Administration is the big‑picture planning and organizing that helps a school, company, or government run smoothly. Grown‑ups use it to set goals, decide who does what, and make sure everyone works together.
4. How is administration different from everyday management?Management looks after daily tasks, while administration focuses on long‑term strategy, policies, and the overall structure that lets managers do their jobs well.

Strategic Management: The process of setting long-term goals and deciding how to achieve them.
Organizational Culture: The shared values, beliefs, and behaviors that characterize an organization.
Policy Formulation: The process of creating guidelines or rules to govern actions and decisions.