Vocabulary for Chapter 7

Vocabulary for Chapter 7

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Management
The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective us of people and other resources.
Planning
Involves analyzing information, setting goals, and making decisions about what needs to be done.
Organizing
Means identifying and arranging the work and resources needed to achieve the goals that have been set.
Staffing
Includes all of the activities involved in obtaining, preparing, and compensating the employees of a business.
Implementing
Is the effort to direct and lead people to accomplish the planned work of the organization.
Controlling
Determines to what extent the business is accomplishing the goals it set out to reach in the planning stage.
Executives
Are top-level managers with responsibilities for the direction and success of the entire business.
Mid-managers
Are specialists with responsibilities for specific parts of a company's operations.
Supervisors
The first level of management in a business.
Management style
The way a manager treats and involves employees.
Tactical management
A style in whcih the manager is more directive and controlling.
Strategic management
A style in which managers are less directie and involve employees in decision-making.
Mixed management
The combined use of tactical and strategic management.
Leadership
The ability to motivate individuals and groups to accomplish important goals.
Study leadership
Many books on the subject of leadership and leadership skills can help you become a leader (take courses to develop skills).