Role and Work of Managers
(Part Un)
(Part Un)
The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective use of people and other resources.
Management
The era of the 18th & 19th centuries when machine power replaced human/animal power in the production process leading to major business and social changes.
Industrial Revolution
A total commitment by everyone in an organization to constantly improve the quality of procedures and products by reducing waste, errors, and defects.
Quality Management
The rivalry among companies for customers.
Competition
This mgmt function evaluates results to determine if the company’s objectives have been accomplished as planned.
Controlling
This mgmt function analyzes information and making decisions about what needs to be done.
Planning
The study of management decisions and procedures in order to improve the operation of businesses and organizations.
Management Science
he process of assuring product quality by developing standards for all operations and products and measuring results against those standards
Quality Management
A carefully developed overall approach to leading an organization.
Management Strategy
Person who completes all five management functions on a regular basis and has authority over other jobs and people.
Manager
This mgmt function determines how plans can be accomplished most effectively and arranges resources to complete work.
Organizing
The theory that studies how work is organized and the procedures used to complete a job in order to increase worker productivity.
Classical Management
Henry Ford introduced this process to speed up manufacturing of the newest Model T car.
Assembly Line
This characterizes all business today.
Change
A manager whose main job is to direct the work of employees.
Supervisor
This mgmt function finds individuals with the right skills to do the work.
Staffing
Management theory that identifies the most effective practices for organizing and managing a business.
Administrative Management
This characteristic of effective organizations ensures the goals and direction of an organization are clear and supported by everyone.
Unity of Purpose
This population group was born between 1946 and 1964.
Baby Boomers
A top-level manager who spends almost all of his or her time on management functions and decisions that affect the entire company.
Executive
This mgmt function requires working ensures employees are motivated and have resources needed to get the work done.
Leading
Management theory directed at organizational improvement through understanding employee motivation and behavior.
Behavioral Management
(aka Human relations mgmt)
Each employee must receive direction from only one manager to avoid conflicts and to maintain a clear line of authority
Unity of Command
The business, the work, the management and the business environment must be considered when developing this.
Management Strategy
A manager who completes all of the management functions, but spends most of the time completing specialized work in one management function or is responsible for a specific part of the company’s operations.
Middle Manager