Management Basics
The main purpose of management is to achieve an organization's what?
Goals
The "first" function of management, where you set goals.
Planning
A CEO or President is an example of what level of manager?
Top manager
Skills needed for a specific job, like using a machine, are called ______ skills.
technical skills
The general ability to influence other people.
leadership
Buildings, equipment, and steel are what kind of resource?
Material resources
The function of arranging resources and activities to be efficient.
Organizing
A supervisor or foreman is an example of what level of manager?
first-line manager
The ability to speak, listen, and write well are ______ skills.
communication skills
This type of leader makes all the decisions alone.
autocratic leader
The people who work for a company are considered what type of resource?
Human resources
The function of influencing people to work toward a common goal.
Leading
An analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
SWOT analysis
This skill is also known as "people skills."
interpersonal skills
This type of leader asks for employee input before making a decision.
participative leader
The funds a company uses to pay its bills are what kind of resource?
Financial resources
The function of providing reasons for people to work hard.
Motivation
This is the name for a company's backup plan.
contingency plan
The skill that helps a manager see the "big picture."
conceptual skills
This leadership style is known for being very "hands-off."
laissez-faire leadership
The process of coordinating people and resources to achieve goals is called ______.
Management
The function of measuring performance and making sure goals are met.
Controlling
A company's statement of its basic purpose is called its ______.
Mission statement
The skill used to identify and solve problems.
analytic skills
This leadership style relies on the leader's personality and charm
charismatic leadership