Details Title: Chapter 1 and 2 Description: Vocab and Key words for Ch. 1, 2 Total Flash Cards: 25 Created: 08/24/2009 12:33:37		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Management Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Management Definition getting work done through others Term Efficiency Definition getting work done with a minimum effort, expense, or waste Term Effectiveness Definition accomplishing taks that help fulfil organizational objectives Term 4 Functions of Management Definition Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling Term Planning Definition determining organizational goals and a means for achieving them Term Organizining Definition deciding where decisinos will be made, who will do what jobs and tasks, and who will work hard to achieve organizational goals Term Leading Definition inspiring and motivation workers to work hard to achieve organizational goals Term Controlling Definition monitoring progress toward goal achievement and taking corrective action when needed Term Top managers Definition executives responsible for the overall directiional of the organization Term Middle managers Definition managers responsible for setting objectives consisten with top managements goals and for planning and implementing subunit strategies for acheiving these objectives Term First-line managers Definition mananagers who train and supervise the performance of nonmanagerial employees who are directly responsible for producing the company's products or services Term Team leaders Definition managers responsible for facilitating team activities toward accomplishing a goal Term Figurehead role Definition the interpersonal role managers play when they perform ceremonial duties Term Leader role Definition the interpersonal role managers play when they motivate and encourage workers to acccomplish organizational objectives Term Monitor role Definition the informational role managers play when they scan their environment for information Term Disseminator role Definition the informatinoal role managers play when they share information with others in their departments or companies Term Spokesperson role Definition the informatinoal role managers play when they shre information with people outside their departments or companies Term Entrepreneur role Definition the dicisional role managers play when they adapt themselves, their subordinates, and their units to change Term Disturbance handler role Definition the dicisional role managers play when tey respond to severe problems that demand immediate action Term Resource allocator role Definition the decisional role managers play when they decide who gets what resources Term Negotiator role Definition the decisional role managers play when they negotiate schedules, projects, goals, outcomes, resources, and employees raises Term Technical skills Definition the specialized procedures, techniques, and knowledge required to get the job done Term Human skills Definition the ability to work well with others Term Conceptual skills Definition the ability to see the oranization as a whole, understand how the different parts affect each other, and recognize how the company fits into or is affected by its environment Term Motivation manage Definition an assesment of how enthusiastic employees are about managing the work of others