Supervision, ContinuedOrganizingSome of the advantages and disadvantages of a divided work force is shown(Continued)in the following table:Work forceAssembly lineIndependent workerAdvantagesDisadvantagesrapid production limited overalldeveloped expertise developmentunable to see bigpictureboredompride in skilled workersaccomplishmentsometimes do menialdevelopment of skills taskssees big picture requires broader skillsCoordinatingAll phases of leadership and management require coordinating. It starts atthe planning stage when deciding who is the right person for the job, whetherthe material to do the job is onboard, and if the work environment is ready tosupport the job. Coordinating outside shop support, equipment readiness,and timely completion ensures that deadlines are met and no one shop isscrambling because another shop fell behind.SupervisingSupervising is more than coordinating work flow and staying abreast of newtechnologies. It involves communicating both up and down the chain ofcommand, thoughtful and timely decisions, and consistency and fairness. Besupportive without interfering or stifling creativity. Regularly monitorinexperienced personnel, but monitor experienced personnel far less.Provide feedback and motivate your crew. Fulfill administrative obligationsaccurately and in a timely manner.Continued on next page1-46
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