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Chapter 1 and 2
Vocab and Key words for Ch. 1, 2
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Management
Undergraduate 1
08/24/2009

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Management
Definition
getting work done through others
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Efficiency
Definition
getting work done with a minimum effort, expense, or waste
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Effectiveness
Definition
accomplishing taks that help fulfil organizational objectives
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4 Functions of Management
Definition
Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling
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Planning
Definition
determining organizational goals and a means for achieving them
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Organizining
Definition
deciding where decisinos will be made, who will do what jobs and tasks, and who will work hard to achieve organizational goals
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Leading
Definition
inspiring and motivation workers to work hard to achieve organizational goals
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Controlling
Definition
monitoring progress toward goal achievement and taking corrective action when needed
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Top managers
Definition
executives responsible for the overall directiional of the organization
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Middle managers
Definition
managers responsible for setting objectives consisten with top managements goals and for planning and implementing subunit strategies for acheiving these objectives
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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
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Team leaders
Definition
managers responsible for facilitating team activities toward accomplishing a goal
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Figurehead role
Definition
the interpersonal role managers play when they perform ceremonial duties
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Leader role
Definition
the interpersonal role managers play when they motivate and encourage workers to acccomplish organizational objectives
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Monitor role
Definition
the informational role managers play when they scan their environment for information
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Disseminator role
Definition
the informatinoal role managers play when they share information with others in their departments or companies
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Spokesperson role
Definition
the informatinoal role managers play when they shre information with people outside their departments or companies
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Entrepreneur role
Definition
the dicisional role managers play when they adapt themselves, their subordinates, and their units to change
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Disturbance handler role
Definition
the dicisional role managers play when tey respond to severe problems that demand immediate action
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Resource allocator role
Definition
the decisional role managers play when they decide who gets what resources
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Negotiator role
Definition
the decisional role managers play when they negotiate schedules, projects, goals, outcomes, resources, and employees raises
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Technical skills
Definition
the specialized procedures, techniques, and knowledge required to get the job done
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Human skills
Definition
the ability to work well with others
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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
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Motivation manage
Definition
an assesment of how enthusiastic employees are about managing the work of others
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