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Which of these are challenges facing managers today and into the future?
Which of these are challenges facing managers today and into the future?
Management is only necessary for large organizations.
Management is only necessary for large organizations.
False (B)
What is a strategic plan?
What is a strategic plan?
A long-term roadmap that defines an organization's goals, vision, and strategies to guide decisions and resource allocation.
What are the two career paths you will likely encounter when starting your career?
What are the two career paths you will likely encounter when starting your career?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an organization?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an organization?
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The employee-manager relationship has a significant impact on employee productivity and loyalty.
The employee-manager relationship has a significant impact on employee productivity and loyalty.
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One of the rewards of being a manager is creating ______ by building a productive work environment.
One of the rewards of being a manager is creating ______ by building a productive work environment.
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Match the following employability skills with their descriptions:
Match the following employability skills with their descriptions:
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A ______ is a visual diagram that shows the structure of an organization, including roles, departments, and the relationships between them.
A ______ is a visual diagram that shows the structure of an organization, including roles, departments, and the relationships between them.
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Match the following management terms with their definitions:
Match the following management terms with their definitions:
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Give an example of a wide decision a top manager might make.
Give an example of a wide decision a top manager might make.
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Poor management leads to low employee turnover.
Poor management leads to low employee turnover.
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What is the key difference between a manager and management?
What is the key difference between a manager and management?
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What are the four functions of management?
What are the four functions of management?
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A successful manager only needs to focus on efficiency, ensuring minimal resource waste.
A successful manager only needs to focus on efficiency, ensuring minimal resource waste.
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What are the three types of managerial roles identified by Mintzberg?
What are the three types of managerial roles identified by Mintzberg?
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The ______ role involves collecting and analyzing information relevant to the organization.
The ______ role involves collecting and analyzing information relevant to the organization.
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Match the following management skills with their descriptions:
Match the following management skills with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a Decisional Role according to Mintzberg's classification?
Which of the following is NOT a Decisional Role according to Mintzberg's classification?
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A leader can always be a manager, but a manager cannot always be a leader.
A leader can always be a manager, but a manager cannot always be a leader.
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Explain the difference between a manager and a leader.
Explain the difference between a manager and a leader.
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Study Notes
Management Chapter 1
- Manager: A person who organizes and supervises the work of others to achieve organizational goals and plans. Strategic plans are long-term roadmaps defining goals, vision, and strategies for decision-making and resource allocation.
Levels of Managers
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Top Managers: Deal with the Board of Directors and oversee CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Chancellors, and other senior executives.
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Middle Managers: Deal with top managers and first-line managers, reporting to the Board of Directors. They include Deans, HODs, assistant managers, and other executives.
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First-line Managers: Deal with non-managerial employees and report to middle managers. They include non-managerial employees (teams).
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Non-managerial Employees: Report to first-line managers.
Top Manager Responsibilities
- Top managers are responsible for an organization's wide and long-term goals.
- Their role is critical and risky because decisions can strengthen or harm the organization.
- Examples of wide decisions include opening international branches or entering new markets.
Organizations
- An organization is a group of people working together to achieve specific goals.
- Characteristics of an organization include specific goals, people, and a deliberate structure (positions, duties, roles). Organization charts are visual diagrams illustrating organizational structure, roles, departments, and relationships.
Importance of Managers
- Managers maintain the organization's strong market position.
- The quality of the employee-manager relationship affects productivity and loyalty.
- Poor management leads to high employee turnover.
Management Definition
- Management is the process of organizing and supervising work activities to ensure efficient and effective completion.
- Managers perform the tasks, while management is the process/method they use.
Efficiency and Effectiveness
- Efficiency focuses on doing tasks correctly with minimal waste of time, effort, and resources.
- Effectiveness focuses on doing the right tasks to achieve organizational goals, even with increased effort and time (high attainment).
Management Functions
- Planning: Setting goals, developing strategies, creating plans to coordinate activities effectively.
- Organizing: Structuring tasks, resources, and responsibilities to achieve objectives.
- Leading: Motivating and working with people to achieve goals.
- Controlling: Monitoring progress, comparing outcomes to plans, and making necessary adjustments.
Managerial Roles (Mintzberg)
- Interpersonal: Figurehead, Leader, Liaison
- Informational: Monitor, Disseminator, Spokesperson
- Decisional: Entrepreneur, Disturbance Handler, Resource Allocator, Negotiator
Management Skills (Katz)
- Technical skills: Knowledge and proficiency in a specific field.
- Human skills: Ability to work well with others (communication).
- Conceptual skills: Ability to think and understand complex situations related to the organization.
Challenges Facing Managers
- Focus on technology, disruptive innovation, social media, ethics, political uncertainty, and the customer.
Universality of Management
- Management is essential in all organizations, regardless of size, type, area, or organizational level.
Reality of Work
- When starting a career, people either manage or are managed.
Employability Skills Matrix (ESM)
- Critical thinking, communication, collaboration, knowledge application and analysis, and social responsibility skills.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of management in this quiz, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of different levels of managers. From top managers who shape the organization's vision to first-line managers who oversee daily operations, this quiz covers their key functions and interactions. Test your knowledge on strategic planning and managerial responsibilities.
