Management Chapter 7: What is Management?

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What is management defined as in the context of organizational goals?

The process used to accomplish organizational goals through planning, organizing, leading and controlling people and other organizational resources

What is the primary purpose of a manager in an organization?

To communicate strategy and facilitate cooperation

What is the main difference between a vision statement and a mission statement?

A vision statement outlines the organization's long-term goals, while a mission statement describes the organization's current activities

What is the main purpose of a mission statement?

To describe the organization's current activities and strategies

What is a goal in the context of organizational management?

A broad, long-term accomplishment an organization wishes to attain

What is the primary role of a manager in terms of communicating strategy?

To communicate the organization's strategy to employees

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Management Definition

  • Management is the process of accomplishing organizational goals through planning, organizing, leading, and controlling people and other organizational resources.

Characteristics of Today's Managers

  • Managers are becoming younger and more progressive.
  • There is a growing number of women in management positions.
  • Fewer managers are from elite universities.
  • Managers need to be skilled communicators and team players to effectively communicate strategy, prioritize projects, facilitate cooperation, and ensure alignment with company goals.

Four Functions of Management

  • Sharing the vision involves outlining the organization's purpose and values to unite workers in a common destiny.

Vision and Mission Statements

  • A vision statement is a broad explanation of why the organization exists and where it's trying to go.
  • A mission statement outlines the organization's fundamental purposes, including its self-concept, philosophy, long-term survival needs, customer needs, social responsibility, and nature of the product or service.
  • The key difference between vision and mission statements is that a vision statement describes the future goal, while a mission statement outlines the present actions to reach that goal.

Setting Goals and Objectives

  • Goals are the broad, long-term accomplishments an organization wishes to attain.

Learn about the management process, its importance, and the role of today's managers in achieving organizational goals. Discover the skills required to be a successful manager, including communication and teamwork.

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