Management
What is the term being defined: Getting work done through others to accomplish things that help fulfill organizational objections as efficiently as possible
Management
Figurehead, leader, and liaison are subroles of which major role?
Interpersonal
When do managers learn that their job is faster-paced and has a heavier workload than anticipated, and that work is more than bossing people around?
After about 6 months on the job
True or False? Companies with good management have higher sales, profits, and better stock market performance.
True!
What are the 4 functions of management?
Planning, organizing, leading, controlling
What is the major difference between the disseminator and spokesperson role?
Disseminator- sharing info with people inside the department or company
Spokesperson- sharing info with people outside the department or company
When do managers learn that their job is about people management, communication/listening, and getting things done through others?
After at least 1 year on the job
What can companies do to attract and retain the most talented employees?
Competitive wages and selective hiring
What type of manager is the overall director of the firm, monitoring the business environment and developing commitment in workers?
Top managers
Companies value managers with a well-rounded skillset, including technical, human, and conceptual skills. Which skillset's importance increases the most as managers progress in their careers?
Conceptual skills
What do new managers expect work to be like?
Be the boss, authority, do the work
Why do self-managed teams increase productivity?
Employees feel more ownership and commitment in their work
What does a team leader do?
Coordinate team activities towards small goals
What type of skills involve seeing the organization as a whole, understanding how its parts work together, and recognizing its place in the broader business environment?
Conceptual skills
What are the soft skills/interpersonal skills that managers realize are most important after transitioning to management?
Communication, listening, positive reinforcement
When a company reduces status differences among its employees, what positive impact does this have on communication and teamwork?
It improves communication and teamwork because of diminished power disparities.