Intro to Management
the process of completing tasks effectively and efficiently through the effort of others; coordinating resources in order to accomplish an organization’s goals; carried out by a supervisor, manager or a management team
What is Management?
maintains total control over the entire operation; works in situations where employees are untrained, inexperienced or involved in a crisis
What is power-oriented style?
the pieces which compose the management process; the key steps which must be completed in order to achieve an org
What is management functions?
should be taken if there are significant differences between planned output and actual output
What is corrective action?
the process comparing your expected results with your actual performance
What is controlling?
means doing the task right; the ability to do something well or achieve a desired result without wasted energy or effort; refers to the relationship between inputs and outputs
What is efficiency?
open to new ideas and seeks out employee suggestions; most effective in situations where the manager is dealing directly with employees who are producing the work
What is achievement-oriented style?
involve long-term goals and discuss what a business wants to achieve in three to five years; do not include a target date
What are strategic plans?
provides feedback after an activity is completed in order to prevent further deviations
What is corrective control?
involves directing and coordinating employees, motivating employees, directing activities and communicating with employees
What is leading?
means doing the right task; translates into obtaining business goals; is not always efficient
What is effectiveness?
occurs when a manager closely controls the work of their employees; involves the manager or supervisor controlling every step of a process with little employee freedom
What is micromanagement?
involves defining an organization’s goals, objectives, strategies and chain of command; should be realistic, comprehensive and flexible
What is planning?
based on the ultimate goals of a business; set specialized goals
What are standards?
involves dividing the work into manageable segments in order to achieve goals
What is organizing?
the primary activity a supervisor or manager performs; composed of the basic management functions; it is the key to completing a task effectively and efficiently
What is the management process?
keeps the operation running smoothly rather than accomplishing other goals; appropriate in middle management in large corporations
What is routine-oriented style?
involve mid-range objectives, help ensure the accomplishment of strategic goals, and are built on specific objectives with target dates
What are tactical plans?
takes place while an activity is in progress so problems can be corrected before they get out of hand
What is concurrent control?
should be completed to fulfill the employment needs of your comp
What is staffing?
conduct the management process; set goals for the business; guide the activities of the business; keep the business moving toward its goals; make things happen, but do not usually perform actual jobs in departments or businesses; responsible for seeing the work gets done
What is a supervisor or manager?
focus on a company’s everyday activity and promote the success of tactical and strategic plans
What are operational plans?
anticipates and prevents undesirable outcomes
What is preventative control?