The 5Ms of Management
The 5Ms of Management
The 5Ms of Management
3. Manpower: The right personnel for the right position is a sure bet for organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Man in management is referred as a human resource. Even in the automated world no organization can flourish without human resource. For instance a aviation Industry may have automated aircraft still it needs flight crew to cater & assist the needs of their boarded air travelers. In terms of management recruitment, selection, training promotion, grievances handling, payment of compensation gratuity, and termination of services are the few issues that have to be dealt effectively to retain the talent within an organization. Human resources determine the workings of the other four basic business resources. People make sure materials, machine, money and minutes (time).
4. Materials: Material is a basic ingredient in management be it a service industry or a product industry. Most of the industries locate themselves nearby to the availability of material. For instance a mineral water factories In India are mostly located in the Himalaya where a fresh source of water, which is also a raw material to these companies are available. Similarly services industries such as banking Insurance Hair Dressing Saloons etc. are located near its existing and prospective clients. Perishable products such as dairy products locate themselves where well connected transportation and distribution facilities are available. Without raw material present, the company cant start its production, or any sort of sales. 5. Machines: Machine is the basic tools to produce goods or to generate services. Selection of an appropriate machine not only enhances efficiency but also saves times and increases revenue, tailoring the requirement of the organization. Selections of a right technical machine and equipment availability of spare parts, evaluation of after sales services, substitutes and technology and the organization budget are the crucial criteria while purchasing a machine. Maintenance and overhauling issues along with its life span also cannot be overlooked. In the service sector, incorporating the right kind of technology matters a in todays time.