Principles of Management Chapter 1
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What is management considered as?

  • A Skill
  • A Science
  • A Profession
  • An Art (correct)

    • What is an art according to the context?

  • Understanding how a particular activity can be done by intuition
  • Understanding how a particular activity can be done by instinct
  • Understanding how a particular activity can be done by innate ability
  • Understanding how a particular activity can be done by conscious effort and practice (correct)

    • What do managers do according to the text?

  • They analyze the environment and formulate plans and strategies (correct)
  • They plan but do not execute
  • They get things done by themselves
  • They only allocate tasks to others

    • What is the primary focus of management?

    <p>Getting things done by and through other people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do managers formulate according to the text?

    <p>Plans and Strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do managers analyze according to the text?

    <p>The environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is management considered an art?

    <p>Because it involves getting things done by and through other people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of management?

    <p>To get things done by and through other people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential skill for a manager?

    <p>Communication skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about management as an art?

    <p>It involves getting things done by and through other people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Management: An Overview

    • Management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them.

    Definition of Management

    • Management is defined as "the art of getting things done through people" by Mary Parker.

    Management Functions

    • There are four main management functions: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.

    Management Levels

    • Top management consists of the Board of Directors and chief executives.
    • There are different levels of management, including top, middle, and supervisory levels.

    Managerial Skills

    • There are three types of managerial skills: technical, human, and conceptual skills.
    • These skills are necessary for managers to perform their roles effectively.

    Managerial Roles

    • Managerial roles are essential for organizational members.
    • Managers play a crucial role in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.

    Importance of Planning and Control

    • Organizations need to plan and control to achieve top performance.
    • Planning and control are essential for achieving organizational goals.

    Time Management

    • Time management is an important skill for managers.
    • Effective time management involves categorizing time as required or discretionary and using it productively.

    Management as an Art or Science

    • Management is considered an art because it involves understanding how to get things done through people.
    • Management involves analyzing the environment, formulating plans and strategies, and adapting to environmental changes.

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    Test your knowledge on management concepts and terms from Chapter 1 of Principles of Management course. Define management terms, understand planning, and more.

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