Understanding Management: Definitions and Etymology

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What is the etymology of the term 'management' based on the text?

Derived from a Latin word meaning 'hand'

According to Henri Fayol, what are the key elements of management?

Planning and execution

How did F.W. Taylor describe management?

The art of knowing exactly what you want your men to do and seeing that they do it in the best and cheapest way

In management, what does Claude S. George emphasize?

Getting things done through others

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the activities in management according to Henri Fayol?

Innovation

According to Henri Fayol, what are the key functions of management?

Forecast, planning, organization, command, coordination, and control

Define management according to F.W. Taylor.

An art of knowing exactly what you want your men to do and seeing that they do it in the best and cheapest way.

What is the etymology of the term 'management' based on the text?

'Management' is derived from a Latin word 'Manus' meaning 'hand' with a suffix of 'ment'.

How does Claude S. George define management?

Management consists of getting things done through others.

What does the term 'management' encompass based on the text?

The process of getting a task done effectively, dealing with, controlling, and organizing resources.

Explore the meaning of management, its process, and etymology. Learn about the origins of the term and its evolution over time. Delve into the definitions and key components of effective management practices.

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