Unit 1:Management
What is a manager?
a person responsible for controlling or administering all or part of a company or similar organization
What is motivation?
he general desire or willingness of someone to do something, aka: what make someone want to work hard
What is structure?
To construct or arrange according to a plan
What does it mean to compromise?
What does recruitment mean?
Finding people to fill a position
What is a promotion?
When someone is raised to a higher position
Give an example of something that would motivate an employee.
Liv will judge this one :)
What does it mean to delegate?
To give someone responsibility for doing something instead of you
What does it mean to be collectivist?
To believe the group is more important than the individual
In the US, do we use the word CV or resume?
RESUME
What is a subordinate?
a person with a less important position in an organiztion
Give an example of something that would ruin a worker's motivation.
Liv will judge this one too :)
Traditionally, organizations have had a __________ structure.
Hierarchical or pyramidal, one group at the top with an increasing number below them
Why is it important for companies to be aware of local cultures?
A number of answers, Liv will judge
How long should a cover letter be?
One page ideally
Is management something that can be fully learned without the person having any natural skills? Why or why not?
"There are management skills that also have to be learnt, but management is also a human skill. Some people are good at it, and others are not. Some people will be unable to put management techniques into practice. Others will have lots of technique, but few good ideas. Others will have lots of technique, but few good ideas. Excellent managers are quite rare." Page 12
Is having good working conditions and good wages enough to motivate a worker? Why or why not.
No, those things are satisfiers. Motivators are things like having a challenging and interesting job, recognition and responsibility, and promotions.
Does the following refer to the advantage of a big or small company?
You are often responsible for a variety of different tasks.
Small
What is glocalization?
An invented word combining worldwide and regional concerns.
Globalization + localization
List three important things that need to be on everyone's resume?
Various answers, Liv will judge
What is one of the five tasks of a manager?
planning, organizing, integrating, measuring performance, developing people
What are Theory X and Y?
X: all workers are lazy and need to be controlled
Y: all workers have a need to work and will be creative and motivated under the right conditions
What is the most effective company structure and why?
Must mention one of the following structures:
The chain of command, functional structure, flattening hierarchies and delegating responsibility, matrix management, teams
The rest is up to Liv.
What is the Lewis Model and what does it categorize?
Categorizes: cultural types
It is a triangle that represent different types of behavior depending on where you are from.
What are three important things to do before your in-person interview?
Various answers, Liv will judge