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Chapter 7 Vocabulary
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Business
9th Grade
11/28/2011

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management
Definition
process of coordinating resources to meet organizational goals.
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planning
Definition
establishing objectives and goals for an organization and determining the best ways to accomplish them.
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strategic plans
Definition
plans that establish the actions and the resource allocation required to accomplish strategic goals; they are usually defined for periods of two to five years and are developed by top managers.
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business model
Definition
the fundamental design of the company, explaining how the enterprise plans to generate revenue.
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vision
Definition
a viable view of the future that is rooted in but improves on the present.
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mission statement
Definition
a statement of the organization's purpose, basic goals, and philosophies.
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goal
Definition
broad, long-range target or aim.
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objective
Definition
specific, short-range target of aim.
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tactical plans
Definition
plans that define the actions and the resource allocation necessary to achieve tactical objectives and to support strategic plans; they are usually defined for a period of one to three year and are developed by middle managers.
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operational plans
Definition
plans that lay out the actions and the resource allocation needed to achieve operational objectives and to support tactical plans; they are usually defined for less than one year and are developed by middle managers.
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crisis management
Definition
plan for minimizing the harm that might result from some unusually threatening situations
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organizing
Definition
process of arranging resources to carry out the organization's plans
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management pyramid
Definition
organizational structure compromising top, middle, and lower management
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top managers
Definition
those at the highest level of the organization;s management hierarchy; they are responsible for setting strategic goals, and they have the most power and responsibility.
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middle managers
Definition
those in the middle of the management hierarchy; they develop plans to implement the goals of top managers and coordinate the work of first line managers.
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first line managers
Definition
those at the lowest level of the management hierarchy; they supervise the operating employees and implement the plans set and the higher management levels.
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leading
Definition
process of guiding and motivating people to work toward organization goals.
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autocratic leaders
Definition
leaders who do not involve others in decision making
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democratic leaders
Definition
leaders who delegate authority and involve employees in decision making
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participate management
Definition
sharing information with employees and involving them in decision making
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laissez-faire leaders
Definition
leaders who leave the actual decision making up to employees.
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employee empowerment
Definition
granting decision-making and problem-solving authorities to employees so they can act without getting approval from management
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coaching
Definition
helping employees reach their highest potential by meeting with them, discussing problems that hinder their ability to work effectively, and offering suggestions and encouragement
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mentoring
Definition
formal program of career guidance in which and experienced manager or employee with a wide network of industry colleagues explains office politics, serves as a role model for appropriate business behavior, and helps other employees negotiate the corporate structure.
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corporate culture
Definition
a set of shared values and norms that support the management system and that guide management and employee behavior
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controlling
Definition
process of measuring progress against goals and objectives and correcting deviations if results are not as expected
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quality
Definition
measure of how closely a product conforms to predetermined standards and customer expectations
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standards
Definition
criteria against which performance is measured
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interpersonal skills
Definition
skills required to understand other people and to interact effectively with them
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technical skills
Definition
ability and knowledge to perform the mechanics of a particular job
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administrative skills
Definition
technical skills informal gathering, data analysis, planning, organizing, and other aspects of managerial work
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conceptual skills
Definition
ability to understand the relationship of parts to the whole
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decision-making skills
Definition
the ability to make decisions by following the process of identifying a decision situation, analyzing the problem, weighing the alternatives choosing and alternative and implementing it, and evaluating the results
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process innovations
Definition
eCommerce and customized manufacturing
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innovative product
Definition
research
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strengths
Definition
positive internal factors that contribute to a company's success, which can be anything from a teams of expert employees to financial resources to unique technologies
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weaknesses
Definition
negative internal that inhibit the company's success, such as obsolete facilities or inadequate financial resources
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core competencies
Definition
a bundle of skills, technologies, and other resources that enable a company to provide a particular benefit to customers
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opportunities
Definition
positive external situations that represent the possibility of generating new revenue
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threats
Definition
negative forces that could inhibit the firm's ability to achieve its objectives
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quantitative forecasts
Definition
forecasts based on historical data or tests and often involve complex statistical computations
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qualitive forecasts
Definition
forecasts based on intuitive judgments
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prediction market
Definition
a group of people who have insights in the question at hand are given a small sum of money and asked to bet on the likelihood of various outcomes
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flattening
Definition
remove layers of managers, typically middle managers
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flattening
Definition
remove layers of managers, typically middle managers
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supervisory managers
Definition
same thing as first line managers
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motivating
Definition
giving employees a reason to the job and to put their best performance
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positions power
Definition
stems from the individual's position in the organizations
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personal power
Definition
stems from a person's own unique attributes such as expertise or charisma
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intelligence quotient
Definition
measures a fairly narrow set of human capabilities
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emotional intelligence/ emotional quotient
Definition
includes self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skill
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change quotient
Definition
the ability to recognize the need for change and to manage that change in an efficient, effective way
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social intelligence/social quotient
Definition
beyond the social skills that are part of emotional quotient by looking outward to understand the dynamics of social situations and the emotions of other people, in addition to your own
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laissez-faire
Definition
leave it alone
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contingency leadership
Definition
adapting leadership style to current business circumstances
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situational leadership
Definition
leaders adapt their style based on the readiness of employees to accept the changes or responsibilities the manager wants them to accept
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transactional leaders
Definition
tend to focus on meeting established goals, making sure employees understand their roles in the organizational, making sure the correct resources are in place
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transformation leaders
Definition
reshape the destinies of their organizations by inspiring employees to see the world in new ways to find creative solutions to business challenges, to rise above self interest, and to create new levels of success for the company as a whole
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executive coaching
Definition
refers to hiring an outside management expert to help senior managers
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balanced scorecard
Definition
monitors the performance from four perspectives: finances, operations, customer relationships, and the growth and development of employees and intellectual property.
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