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Effective / Effectiveness & Efficient / Efficiency
Effective and Efficient OR Effectiveness and Efficiency –
These words are very commonly used in our day-to-day work environment. In any
industry or business (manufacturing or service), a comparison always been made
between individuals or processes or system or anything on the basis of these
two parameters. But meaning or concept behind these two words is bit confusing.
Explaining these 2 words below with a simple example.
Dictionary Meaning
Meaning of Effective is – Having the power to produce a
required effect or effects – Producing a decided or decisive effect.
Meaning of Efficient is – Making good, through or careful
use of resources; not consuming extra – Especially, making good use of time and
energy (money).
Effective mainly concerned about completion of a task
(completed or not) but not on how it has been done (at what cost or resources
consumed).
Effective is to have pre-decided or desired or target
effect whereas Efficient is achieving result with minimal wastages or no
wastages.
Management expects all employees to be Effective and
Efficient and not only Effective OR only Efficient. This task is not easy. Both
Effective and Efficient are subjective and in comparison, to others. Hence, it’s
of most importance to strike a balance between these two. One can’t afford only
to be Effective OR Efficient, but it has to be Effective
and Efficient. Both these concepts are widely used for employee’s
performance measurement and annual appraisals thereby increments.
Both are an important and useful management tools for employee’s
performance indicators / assessment. As both these parameters are interrelated;
should be utilized concurrently. Both these terms are expected to provide
motivation to employees for further improving their performances.
Effective or Effectiveness
Effective or Effectiveness is normally subjective,
non-analytical. Its more about someone is completing the task successfully and
comparison about completion of a task.
Its more about completing the task accurately – actual achieved against the
desired.
Effectiveness may not be concerned about the time consumed but only bothered
about completing the assigned task.
Always expects to find / explore new ways for achieving the desired task.
Efficient or Efficiency
Technically or scientifically, efficient or efficiency is
the simple ratio of output to input. Efficiency will be higher if output is
more for same input or if output is same for lesser input.
It’s about doing the things in a correct way for minimizing the inputs.
Time is also considered as an important factor in this concept.
Efficiency is in relation with the present state and more about a process. It’s
expected to be consistent, repetitive process.
Let's us understand this further with a help of a very
simple example; real life situation will be more complicated.
Example
Task
Let’s consider a task of picking up a envelop from a place and to deliver it to
another place. A envelop is to be picked up from a Town industrial area which
is about 4 kms away from town bus stand. It has to delivered in another city which
is about 40 kms away from the town and place to be delivered is about 5 kms
from City bus stand. Three different person A, B and C has been assigned the
same task.
Person A
Person A collects the envelop and hires a taxi straight
from Town office to City office. As per the prevailing rates, taxi will cost
him about Rs. 12/- per km and total charge for 49 (4 + 40 + 5) kms will be Rs.
588/- (49 x 12). He will deliver / complete the task in 1.00 Hr. (mainly travel
/ driving time from town office to city office). Means he has completed the
task in 1.00 Hrs at cost of Rs. 588/-.
Person B
Person B collects the envelop from Town office and walks
down to local bus stop near to office. From bus stop, takes a local bus to Town
Bus stand (@ 4 Kms., 0.75 hr, for Rs. 5/-). From Town bus stand intercity bus
to City bus stand (@ 40 kms. 1.50 hrs, for Rs. 50/-). From City bust stand he takes
local bus to City office (@5 kms, 1.00 hrs, for Rs. 8/-) to deliver the
envelop. Means he has completed the task in 3.25 hrs. (0.75 + 1.50 + 1.00) at
cost of Rs. 63/- (5 + 50 + 8).
Person C
Person C collects the envelop from the Town office and
hires a taxi from Town office to Town Bus stand (@ 4 Kms., 0.25 hrs, for Rs.
48/-). From Town bus stand he takes an intercity bus to City bus stand (@ 40
kms., 1.50 hrs., for Rs. 50/-). He hires a taxi from City bus stand to City
office (@ 5 kms., 0.5 hr., for Rs. 60/-). Means he has completed the task of
delivering envelop at City office in 2.25 Hrs. (0.25 + 1.50 + 0.5) at cost of
Rs. 158/- (48 + 50 + 60).
Inference
For our better understanding, let’s summarize the perform
in a tabular form.
|
Person |
Total
Time taken, Hrs. |
Total
Cost, Rs. |
|
A |
1.00 |
588/- |
|
B |
3.25 |
63/- |
|
C |
2.25 |
158/- |
Its evident from the above data that Person A is Very Effective
(taken only 1.00 hr.) but Not Efficient (spend Rs. 588/-). Person B
is Not effective (taken 3.25 Hrs.) but Very Efficient (spend only
Rs. 63/-). But Person C is very impressive as he is Effective
(taken 2.25 hrs.) and also Efficient (spend Rs. 158/-). Person C has struck
a balance between delivery time and cost. In both the parameters Person C is
neither a highest nor lowest but has delivered in optimum time and at optimum
cost. Therefore, Person C is Effective as well Efficient.
In the above example, only 2 parameters; time and cost has
been considered as it was easy to understand. But in real life, there could be
more or different parameters such as quality, productivity and so on.
Karma -- Kriyamana Karma - Sanchita Karma - Prarabdha Karma
Karma
-- कर्म
Karma, a widely, commonly used word in Hindu religion.
It has been used very frequently in Bollywood movies and dialogs. But what is
Karma? In a most simplified words, Karma means any activity, action. Every day,
morning to evening, we do n number of activities or Karmas. Certain daily
Karmas are even essential for our survival such as eating, drinking, breathing
and so on. It's also said, widely accepted and believed that what we are today
is because of our past Karmas. If we have done good Karmas in the past, we will
be in good condition; happy; enjoying life. And if we have done bad Karmas in
the past, we will be suffering today, not happy and cursing every other person
for this situation. Its human tendency to take the credit of good thing (I, Me
have done) but for any bad, not good incident, we blame all others except self
or attribute it to the Luck. But when we say (proudly) that what I am today is
because of my efforts or good deeds or Karma in the past then it's equally
applicable to our present bad, not good conditions. We are having or rather are
in such condition due to our past bad Karmas. Further inference of above few
sentences is that we can decide & perform todays Karmas in line with what
we want to be in future. Means in case we want to be in good, enjoying life,
having money and other luxury, should keep doing good Karmas today. And in case
one wants to be in opposite condition, can do bad Karmas. So now very
interesting, revealing or eye-opening fact is that our future LUCK or future Fate
is decided by us by the way we choose, decide and perform todays (Bad or Good)
Karma.
आपले नशीब आपल्या हातात आहे.
That’s why, it is said that it's in our hand or Karma
what we wish to be in future. But it's not one or two or few thousand Karmas.
One need to keep doing / following the actions of Karma (good or bad – individuals’
choice) as a way of living life. As such there is no target that one has to do
1000 Karmas or one million Karmas. It should be way of our life, personality.
What’s said in Bhagwat Geetha – Keep doing Karma (of course good), do not wait
or care for result. It will happen automatically.
कर्म करत राहा;
त्याच्या निकालाची वाट पाहू नकोस..
Karma law – कर्माचा नियम
Just like Newtons law – Every Action has the Reaction
=> Every Karma has its consequence, result, फळ. And without
any exception, one has to face it, go through it. This rule is applicable to
each and every Karma. When we do Karma of breath, body gets oxygen (result);
when we ate, stomach gets food and no more hunger. So, for every Karma, there
is result or reaction and only after result or reactions, that particular Karma
is closed. Just like when Karma has a credit entry in our account and result
has debit entry against concern Karma credit entry. No escape from the result
of Karma, must face it, bear it and no exception on any ground is available. Karma
credit and result debit is a continuous process and entries will be countless.
As per the Vedas and other ancient books, Karma is
broadly of three types.
Kriyamana or Vartamana Karma - क्रियामन कर्म
Sanchita Karma - संचित कर्म
Prarabdha Karma - प्रारब्ध कर्म
Kriyamana Karma
This is also known as Vartamana Karma. Day-to-day, morning to evening, 24 x 7, 365
days a year and the entire life and / or occasional; all activities we perform
are known as Kriyamana Karma. All Karma will have their result, fruit (Phal) and
has to face, bear or sustain. Its said that 90% of total Karmas being performed
to fulfill own desire and only 10% are to satisfy others wish.
Sanchita Karma
As per rule; without any exception; all Karmas will
give the fruit, result and performer has to face, take or sustain it. Most of
the Kriyamana Karma will have the immediate result and hence will also be
closed immediately. But certain Karmas will not give the result or Phal
immediately. Such Karma will get accumulated and called as Sanchita Karma. It's like balance (good or bad) in our account and will remain there till fruition
of Karma to deliver its result or Phal and once it's been done that particular
Karma will be closed. Sanchita Karma can be from last birth and if not cleared,
may carry forward to next birth. As per Vedas and Puran, next birth body (such
as human or animal or) is decided on the basis of Sanchita Karma.
Prarabdha Karma
Sanchita Karma which after fruition is about to
deliver result or Phal are called as Prarabdha Karma. Our present activities or
Karmas are not responsible for the Prarabdha Karma. These are from our Karmas
saving account, may be this or last birth (again may be good or bad), whichever
are matured and now ready to deliver its result or Phal.
Once we do a Karma, unless we go through the result,
enjoyed the fruits, we have no escape. There are no ways out to avoid these
results and no exception of any sort is available.
Have tried, made an effort to clarify /
explain the concept of Karma and brief introduction of three various types of
Karma. I welcome sincere feedback if have committed any mistake or suggestion
for future improvements.
Rebirth subject is most complicated and requires a
very deep study, knowledge, maturity and wisdom to make even a simplest comment
on the subject. Accept, have no knowledge or authority on this subject. But my
request / expectation is that if we all focus doing only good Karmas; not only for religion but to
become a good human being and thereby making a huge contribution toward
building our nation.
Shri Renuka Devi Temple Mahur, Maharashtra
Shri Renuka Devi Temple
Mahur, Maharashtra
Goddess Renuka Devi
Temples situated at Mahurgad, Maharashtra is of great significance and very
popular, famous. Temple is at hilltop (gad). Mahurgad is about 2.5 kms from
Mahur village. Its about 200 kms from Nagpur, Maharashtra or about 140 kms from
Wardha (nearest railway station). Temple is situated on a hilltop (Mahurgad)
surrounded by beautiful nature.
It is said that temple
has been constructed about 800 years before by Yadava King of devgiri. Its also
considered as one of the Shaktipeeth of Maharashtra. Annual festival during Navaratri
is celebrated and a huge fair is organized every year on Dasara day.
Few points as below observed during recent visit to Mahurgad.
Car Parking
Goddess Darshan
Unlike other famous
temples, no special darshan is available. There is only one line for darshan and
that too without any payment.
Even though its free
darshan, peoples were quite disciplined and were following the que without
creating any ruckus / nonsense for others. It was really a very pleasant
experience. Even inside the sanctum sanctorum also, no pushing other / overpower
other to move first.
Temple Management
Temple management body
is governed by the government officials and hence entire working / arrangement
inside the temple and around (except the local vendors) were very polite,
disciplined and co-operative.
President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer were all government officials and are holding these responsibilities by their posts. Looking at this arrangement and experience with such system, feel to have same arrangement at all pilgrims / temples.
In all a good experience
and can return with lot of positive energy. Only suggest is to avoid visiting
on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Navaratri period. But this doesn’t apply to
the individuals who are full of energy and willing to take more trouble to have
Darshan on such special days.
Shri Chintamani Ganesh Temple, Kalamb
Shri Chintamani Ganesh Temple
Kalamb (Vidarbha, Maharashtra)
In Hindu religion, Shri Ganesh or Shri Ganapati or commonly called as
Bappa is very important and popular god. Before worshipping any god or goddess or
any festival pooja, first Shri Ganesh is worshiped. All over India and more particularly
in Maharashtra State, every year 10 days of Shri Ganesh festival is celebrated.
During this period, Ganesh idols are installed and worshiped not only at public
places but also almost at every family house, particularly in Maharashtra. Ashtavinayak
or Ashtaganesh (8 temples of Shri Ganesh) around Pune city in Maharashtra State
are very popular and visited by many tourists. Visiting these 8 temples or Ashtavinayak
Yatra has its own importance for pilgrims. All these 8 temples are situated near
Pune city of Maharashtra. But many of us may not know that there are another 8
Shri Ganesh temples which are known as Ashtavinayak of Vidarbha (part of Maharashtra
State around Nagpur). Vidarbha Ashtavinayak temples are as below.
Shri Chintamani Ganesh Temple at Kalamb is one of the Vidarbha
Ashtavinayak. Kalamb is on Nagpur to Yavatmal road about 22 kms from Yavatmal and
about 132 kms from Nagpur by road. Nagpur to Kalamb road is excellent and
driving down is very enjoyable. This temple is unique being underground (about
35 feet below ground level and about 29 steps down).
Kalamb village is located on the banks of River Chkravarti. Kalamb has
got its name from the Kadambu tree commonly found in this area. It is believed that
this temple is made by Rishi Kadamb. It is also believed to be established by
God Indra. One has to go 29 steps down for darshan of Shri Chintamani. Annual
fair of this temple is organized in the month of Magha Shuddha from Chaturthi
to Saptami.
It is believed that this temple has been constructed in the 7th
or 8th Century. It is also believed that this is the place where God
Ganesh has blessed God Indra and relieved him from the curse of Rishi Gautam.
This temple has the reference in the Skanda and Mudgal Puranas as well as in
the Ganesh Puran.
After every 12 years, water from the Ganesh Kund in front of the sanctum
begins to rise and partially submerges the Shri Ganesh idol. Shri Ganesh idol
is very beautiful, about 4.5 feet high and unique feature is that idol is
Dakshinabhimukhi (facing south). Temple is well maintained, very quiet,
peaceful and with full of spiritual feel. Temple is not crowded except special days
such as Chaturthi or annual festival. A must visit place…
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