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What is the primary function of management?
What is the primary function of management?
- Setting goals and ensuring they are met (correct)
- Increasing production at any cost
- Providing technical support
- Controlling employees only
Which of the following best describes management?
Which of the following best describes management?
- A process involving only finance-related tasks
- A systematic way of achieving organizational objectives (correct)
- A set of practices to manage human resources only
- An informal approach to decision-making
Which role does management NOT typically encompass?
Which role does management NOT typically encompass?
- Monitoring organizational performance
- Inspiring and motivating employees
- Performing all lower-level tasks of employees (correct)
- Planning and organizing resources
Effective management involves which of these components?
Effective management involves which of these components?
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Management primarily aims to enhance what aspect of an organization?
Management primarily aims to enhance what aspect of an organization?
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Primary Function of Management
- The primary function of management is to achieve organizational goals through planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources.
Definition of Management
- Management can be best described as the process of coordinating and overseeing the work activities of others to ensure desired outcomes.
Excluded Management Role
- Management typically does not encompass executing the specialist tasks of the lower-level employees; it focuses more on the overall coordination and strategic direction.
Components of Effective Management
- Effective management involves components such as strategic planning, clear communication, team motivation, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
Organizational Enhancement Focus
- Management primarily aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization, ensuring optimal use of resources to achieve maximum productivity and foster growth.
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