Principles of Management Lecture 1

The manager's primary challenge is to solve problems creatively. Management is defined as 'the art of getting things done through the efforts of other people.'

The principles of management are the means by which you actually manage, that is, get things done through others—individually, in groups, or in organizations.

The text suggests that with help, you can identify and develop the skills essential to better managing your and others’ behaviors where organizations are concerned.

<p>Some experiences individuals may have had include being in schools, clubs, social or religious groups, sports or games, or taking on full- or part-time jobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text hopes that after participating in the course, individuals will find the answer to be 'Yes' to the question 'Isn’t there a better way to do this,' indicating an improvement in management skills and approaches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solving problems creatively</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The art of getting things done through the efforts of other people</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both an art and a science</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Getting things done through others</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enhanced problem-solving skills</p> Signup and view all the answers