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What does effective management aim to achieve?
What does effective management aim to achieve?
Which of the following represents a function of management?
Which of the following represents a function of management?
According to Henri Fayol, what are key components of management?
According to Henri Fayol, what are key components of management?
What is the main focus of the principles of management?
What is the main focus of the principles of management?
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What does J. Lundy define management as?
What does J. Lundy define management as?
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What is the primary purpose of management in an organization?
What is the primary purpose of management in an organization?
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How does management function as a catalyst in production?
How does management function as a catalyst in production?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of management?
Which of the following is NOT a function of management?
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As managers move down the managerial hierarchy, what typically happens to their authority?
As managers move down the managerial hierarchy, what typically happens to their authority?
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What does the universal character of management imply?
What does the universal character of management imply?
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Study Notes
Management Principles Course
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Course Details:
- University: Menia University
- Faculty: Tourism and Hotels
- Program: Tourism and Hospitality Technology
- Year Level: First Year
- Instructor: Asmaa Abdelmawgoud
- Email: [email protected]
Lecture One: Basic Concepts in Management
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Introduction to Management:
- Management is the art of achieving maximum efficiency by directing others towards a shared goal.
- It involves effectively utilizing resources to achieve a common objective.
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Management Functions:
- Planning
- Organizing
- Forecasting
- Coordinating
- Leading
- Controlling
- Motivating
Definition of Management (Various Perspectives)
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F.W. Taylor (Scientific Management):
- Management is about knowing what needs to be done and ensuring it is executed effectively. (Planning and controlling).
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Henri Fayol (Father of Modern Management):
- Management involves forecasting, planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling the efforts of others.
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Harold Koontz:
- Management is the art of getting things done through, and with, formally organized groups.
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Peter F. Drucker:
- Management is a multipurpose organ that manages the business, managers, and workers.
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J.Lundy:
- Management is the task of planning, executing, and controlling.
Characteristics of Management
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Economic Resource:
- Management is a crucial factor of production—alongside land, labor, and capital.
- Increased industrialization necessitates more managers.
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Purposeful Activity:
- Management coordinates human efforts to fulfill organizational goals.
- Success is measured by achievement of defined goals.
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Process Characteristics:
- Management involves distinct functions (planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling).
- Tasks are interconnected and a strict sequence can't be defined.
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Teamwork:
- Management's core is integrating human, and other, resources.
- Managers use knowledge and experience to gain results and align individual goals with organizational goals.
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System of Authority:
- Management represents a hierarchical system of command.
- Authority decreases as you go down the hierarchy.
- Authority empowers managers to perform tasks successfully.
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Universal Application:
- Management principles and techniques apply across various sectors (business, education, military, government, hospitals).
- Principles act as flexible guidelines that can be adapted by different organizations.
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Explore the foundational concepts of management in this quiz based on the first lecture of the Management Principles course. Learn about management functions, various definitions, and key contributors to management theory. Test your understanding of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within an organizational context.
