Managers (or administrators)
Individuals who achieve goals through
other people.
Managerial
Activities
•Make decisions
•Allocate resources
•Direct activities of others to
attain goals
Manager Works
Organization
A consciously coordinated social unit,
composed of two or more people, that functions on a relatively continuous basis
to achieve a common goal or set of goals.
Management Functions
- Planning
- Organizing
- Controlling
- Leading
Planning
A process that includes defining goals,
establishing strategy, and developing plans to coordinate activities.
Organizing
Determining what tasks are to be done,
who is to do them, how the tasks are to be grouped, who reports to whom, and
where decisions are to be made.
Leading
A function that includes motivating
employees, directing others, selecting the most effective communication
channels, and resolving conflicts.
Controlling
Monitoring activities to ensure they are
being accomplished as planned and correcting any significant deviations.
Management Skills
Technical skills
The ability to apply specialized knowledge or expertise.
The ability to apply specialized knowledge or expertise.
Human skills
The ability to work with, understand, and motivate other people, both individually and in groups.
The ability to work with, understand, and motivate other people, both individually and in groups.
Conceptual Skills
The mental ability to analyze and diagnose complex situations.
The mental ability to analyze and diagnose complex situations.
