the processes or functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling
What is management
100
If a firm has employees, then sometype of ______________ is necessary
What is management
100
decentralized organizations are often found in ____________ businesses.
What is international
100
some people believe that the planning function is more important one for a manager. Why might that be true?
if you do not have a good plan the result will not be successful
100
Describe the overall purpose of management
Management helps businesses focus on setting and meeting goals efficiently and effectively so that a profit can be made
200
the act or process of creating goals and objectives and as well as the strategies to meet them
What is planning
200
what are the four functions of management?
What is planning, organizing, leading, controlling
200
___________ structures are more felixible than formal structures
What is informal
200
Duppose top-level management decides how to produce and market a new product. Do you think the plans might change during the organzing, leading, and controlling stages
Yes, many top level managers welcome input and consider changing plans
200
what is an advantage and the disadvantage of line authority
advatange- the authority is clearly defined
disadvantage- the managers have few specialists who help with their responsibilities
300
getting the reasources arranged in an orderly and functional way to accomplish goals and objectives
What is organizing
300
what is a management responsiblity? (theres 3 options name 1)
What is focusing on goals, meeting goalsefficiently, profit made
300
a beginner-level postition
What is entry level job
300
since companies are using fewer middle managers, how have the jobs of top-level management and operational managers changed?
The top level and operational managers will have to take on more work and responsibility
300
Which of the three levels is most involved in the day-to-day supervision of employees
What is operational manager
400
shows how the firm is structured and who is in charge of whom
What is organizational chart
400
a manager who is responsible for setting goals and planning forthe future as well as leading and controllinng the work of others
What is top-level manager
400
skills needed by manager
What is task-oriented, communicate well, work under pressure, manage time effectively, keep accurate records, human relations, understanding the business.
400
Why do you think it is a good idea for workers to have more decision- making duties and provide input to managers
It helps the morals of workers and it also helps employees for promotions
400
why do some businesses use a decentrailized organization
They are ioften evident in international businesses, so they give authority to a number of their different managers around the world
500
divides responsiblity among specific units or departments
name one disadvantage and one advantage of being a manager
disadvantages- blamed when things go wrong, pressure, mistakes are costly
advantages- more control over time, prestige, greater influence, respect, more money
500
why is there more to leading than giving orders?
A leader has to be a good role model and make good decisions