An examination of supervision management techniques.
This paper identifies the key techniques of supervision and how they could be integrated to improve organizational performance. The paper addresses scientific supervision, behavioral objective supervision, the role of human relations and the method of human development. The paper discusses the elements of a learning organization and explains why effective supervision is not possible if and when supervisors neglect to understand their role as ‘mentors’.
“This concept is perhaps best described with the perspective of achievement within the organization. The scientific technique of supervision as the title indicates is dependent on the outcome of the supervision. Hence, any kind of work processes that entails detailed outcome, productivity and hence, efficient results constitute of scientific supervision. As old as 1930s, 1940s, this mode of supervision is an oversight of instructions. The instructor is the supervisor who ensures that the staffs are guided carefully through their tasks. Obviously this means that the supervisor must have ample knowledge that would enable him to troubleshoot any dilemma that might arise in the course of the ‘experiment’. These experimental situations could range from scientific study labs to production cost control line in large companies. The basic component of the supervisor’s job is to analyze the process, see that there is a smooth flow of work. Hence, of a supervisor is at the lab, he is to navigate the experiments with this colleagues/ staffs, ensure that they do not face any kind of experimental blocks through is own knowledge, expertise and troubleshooting abilities.”