levels of management
what is a Manager?
completes all four management function on a regular basis and has authority over other jobs and people
what is planning ?
Involves analyzing information and making decisions about what needs to be done.
What is a management information system?
An important management tool.
what is a problem?
A difficult situation requiring a solution.
What is using resources wisely?
Helps company control the costs of doing business.
Who is a top-level manager who spends all of his her time on management functions and has other managers report to them?
Executive
What are computers?
Helps managers control business operations.
examples of decision making?
calling out of work,going into work,outfit to work,
Employees like to ____________ a supervisor who is ____________.
What is work for and interested in them?
What is carrying out plans and helping employees to work efficiently
Implementing
what do called a First level of management in a company
supervisors
What are marketing and product development?
Two common areas of research to aid in decision-making.
what is brainstorming?
One method for identifying possible solutions.
What is time management?
An important management skill for supervisors who must set priorities for the most important work and ensure that it is completed properly and on time.
what is planning
analyzing information and making decisions about what needs to be done
Who is a non-management employee?
Performs work similar to a manger.
What are information provided by Management Information Systems?
Invoices, Expense Reports, Sales Forecasts
What is the first step in decision making?
First step in decision making is pinpointing the issue
One of the most difficult problems facing new supervisors.
What is accepting that they must spend more time on management functions and/or less time on non-managerial activities?
Management
the process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective use of people
and other resources
Mid-Manager
Who is spends most of his/her time on one management function such as planning or controlling or is responsible for a specific part of the company's operations?
what if decisions?
explore the consequences of specific choices using computer software