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What is the primary goal of management?
What is the primary goal of management?
- To minimize costs
- To create an environment that lets employees work efficiently and productively (correct)
- To increase production levels
- To maximize profits
What is one of the key functions of a manager?
What is one of the key functions of a manager?
- To create company policies
- To monitor budgets, productivity levels, and performance (correct)
- To hire and fire employees
- To delegate tasks
What is the role of top-level management?
What is the role of top-level management?
- To make day-to-day operational decisions
- To coach employees
- To supervise employees
- To make administrative decisions that affect the entire organization (correct)
What is one of the responsibilities of a manager?
What is one of the responsibilities of a manager?
What is the role of middle-level management?
What is the role of middle-level management?
What is one of the key functions of a manager?
What is one of the key functions of a manager?
What is the role of low-level management?
What is the role of low-level management?
What is one of the management styles?
What is one of the management styles?
What is a characteristic of a democratic manager?
What is a characteristic of a democratic manager?
What is the primary goal of a visionary leader?
What is the primary goal of a visionary leader?
What is a common environment for a food service manager to work in?
What is a common environment for a food service manager to work in?
What is a characteristic of a transformational manager?
What is a characteristic of a transformational manager?
What is a primary responsibility of a sales manager?
What is a primary responsibility of a sales manager?
What is a characteristic of a manager who views their role as a coach?
What is a characteristic of a manager who views their role as a coach?
What is a primary responsibility of a financial manager?
What is a primary responsibility of a financial manager?
What is a common environment for a construction manager to work in?
What is a common environment for a construction manager to work in?
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Study Notes
Definition of Management
- Management is the process of dealing with or controlling things or people to meet company goals
- It involves creating goals and objectives, creating schedules, developing strategies, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and mentoring employees
Responsibilities of a Manager
- Create goals and objectives
- Create schedules
- Develop strategies to increase performance, productivity, and efficiency
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations
- Mentor employees
Key Functions of a Manager
- Monitor budgets, productivity levels, and performance
- Resolve customer problems
- Train staff
- Set goals, organize, motivate, and evaluate
Levels of Management
- Top-level management: administrative role, decisions affect the entire organization, titles include CEO
- Middle-level management: work with top-level management and supervisors, help workers meet objectives, titles include regional managers or general managers
- Low-level management: supervisory role, titles include shift supervisor, branch manager, or team leader
Management Styles
- Authoritative: make decisions without feedback from others, suitable for quick responses
- Coaching: view role as a coach, help employees grow, create a comfortable environment
- Democratic: value employee input in decision-making, empower employees, and increase motivation
- Transformational: prioritize innovation and growth, encourage employees to discover their capabilities
- Visionary: ensure every team member understands the company's vision, excellent communicators
Types of Managers
- Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers: promote products and services through strategic campaigns
- Construction managers: divide time between office and construction site
- Financial managers: analyze data, create financial reports, and help individuals or companies set and meet financial goals
- Food service managers: work in restaurants, cafeterias, and hotels, overseeing kitchen and waitstaff
- Medical and health services managers: work in doctor's offices, hospitals, rehab facilities, supervising and coordinating health care providers and support staff
- Sales managers: supervise teams of sales professionals, set goals and quotas, and track progress
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