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The Main Idea The purpose of management is to set goals for the company and to help meet those goals as efficiently and effectively as possible. There are four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
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Introduction to Management
If a firm has employees, then some type of management is necessary. management the process or functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
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Management Responsibilities Meeting Goals Efficiently
Graphic Organizer Management Responsibilities Meeting Goals Efficiently Focusing on Goals Profit Made
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The Four Functions of Management
The four functions of management are: Planning Organizing Leading Controlling Some managers may primarily focus on one or two of these functions.
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Figure 7.1 Management Functions
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Showing a Strong Work Ethic
Graphic Organizer How Good Managers Lead by Example Showing Respect Showing Honesty Showing Loyalty Showing Courtesy Showing a Strong Work Ethic Showing Motivation Showing Initiative Showing Cooperation Showing Punctuality
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Graphic Organizer Controlling Keeping track of budgets
Keeping track of schedules Monitoring the quality of products or services Monitoring and reviewing employee performance Taking corrective action when goals are not met Monitoring customer satisfaction
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The Four Functions of Management
A challenge for many managers is dealing with multiple objectives, each at a different functional level. Communicating with employees at all times helps assure that objectives are met.
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Organizing and Staffing
A small firm may have only one top-level manager. top-level manager a manager who is responsible for setting goals and planning for the future as well as leading and controlling the work of others
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Organizing and Staffing
Middle managers are often responsible for various departments in a business. middle manager a manager who carries out the decisions of top managers
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Organizing and Staffing
Supervisors, office managers, and crew leaders are types of operational managers. operational manager a manager who is responsible for the daily operations of a business
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