1. DEFINITIONS OF MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION, LEADERSHIP, AND DISCUSSION SOWO 874 FALL 2012

2. Definitions Management: The act of organizing people and resources in aim of desired goals and purposes Administration: The facilitation of the act of organizing people and resources in aim of desired goals and purposes Leadership: the bodies which provide the facilitation or guidance of the act of organizing people and resources in aim of desired goals and purposes By Brittany Strong

3. By: Savanah Banta Management: The process of resolving conflict and helping people work well as a team. Administration: The process of overseeing the progress of a project or employee. Leadership: The ability to influence others.

4. Management: the act of organizing individuals, tasks, and resources toward realizing a defined goal or objective. Administration: an organization’s structural resources such as people, resources, policies, or procedures that allows for collaboration toward realizing defined goals and objectives. Leadership: the ability to motivate, encourage, inspire, and challenge individuals toward realizing common goals and objectives. Jay Jahnes

5. What is management? A leadership role Title and position of power Task management Disciplined/responsibility What is administration? Academic Government A group of managers How is leadership a part of management and administration? Not necessarily about being “in charge” – instead, being inspirational Motivational Innovative Open/inviting Lifelong learner Flexible/willing to change Risk taker Melea Waters

6. DEFINITIONS MANAGEMENT: The coordination of people within an organization to come together and work efficiently and effectively. ADMINISTRATION: The governing of resources and personnel to ensure smooth theoretical and logistical organizational operation. LEADERSHIP: The guidance of others demonstrated by a willingness to take on responsibility, make wise and ethical decisions, consistently show integrity, and seek the good of the whole over self interest. Allie Mangin, SOWO 874, 27 Aug. 2012

7. Assignment #1 Definitions Megan Squires Management (noun): The responsibility for and control of a company or similar organization. Successful management could be described as the act of joining people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively. Administration (noun): 1. A group of people working to manage and control the operations of a business or organization; 2. the act or process of administering, especially regarding management. Leadership (noun): 1. The position or function of a leader; 2. an act or instance of leading, guiding, or directing. Synonyms include administration and management.

8. SOWO 874 Definitions Dana Williams Management: Duties not directly related to the production of goods and services (every employee is a manager!). Administration: Management duties not directly related to personnel (every employee is also an administrator!). Leadership: Management duties not directly related to documentation (every employee is also a leader!).

9. Administration – continuous, ongoing process of planning, developing, and implementing a program or arriving at clearly defined goals; “behind the scenes” leg work Management – a person or persons responsible for maintaining the essential functions of an organization; fiscal responsibility, fidelity to organization mission/goals, etc. Leadership – dynamic way to engage staff and stakeholders that rallies individuals behind a cause/mission to identify achievable organizational goals and chart a path to effective implementation DEANNA DAVIS