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What are the origins of the word 'manage'?
What are the origins of the word 'manage'?
- Greek and Russian
- German and Dutch
- Spanish and French
- Italian and Latin (correct)
What does the word 'manage' mean?
What does the word 'manage' mean?
- To control and actuate resources
- To plan and organize activities
- To handle, especially tools or a horse (correct)
- To determine and accomplish objectives
What are the characteristics of management according to the text?
What are the characteristics of management according to the text?
- Directing, leading, supervising, and coordinating
- Setting goals, motivating, communicating, and evaluating
- Planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling (correct)
- Analyzing, decision-making, problem-solving, and adapting
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Origins of the Word 'Manage'
- The word "manage" comes from the Italian word "maneggiare", which means "to handle" or "to train"
- The Italian word is derived from the Latin word "manus", meaning "hand"
Meaning of the Word 'Manage'
- The word "manage" means to handle or direct with a degree of skill or care
- It involves controlling, organizing, and supervising people, resources, or activities
Characteristics of Management
- Management involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
- It requires a deliberate and systematic approach to achieve organizational goals
- Effective management involves making decisions, solving problems, and allocating resources
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