Principles of MGMT - Chapter 1

Flashcard set of Chapter 1 of MGMT

28 cards   |   Total Attempts: 182
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
Getting work done through others is defined as what?
Management
Getting work done with a minimum effort, expense, or waste is defined as what?
Efficiency
Accomplishing tasks that help fulfill organizational objectives such as customer service and satisfaction is defined as what?
Effectiveness
What type of management function involves determining organizational goals and means for achieving them?
Planning
What type of management function involves deciding where decisions will be made, who will do what jobs and tasks, and who will work for whom in the company?
Organizing

What type of management function involves inspiring and motivating workers to work hard to achieve organizational goals?
Leading
What type of management function involves monitoring progress toward goal achievement and taking coercive action when progress isn't being made?
Controlling

What type of manager is responsible for the overall direction of the organization?
Top managers
What type of manager is responsible for setting objectives consistent with top management's goals?
Middle managers

What type of manager is responsible for training and supervising the performance of non managerial employees?
First line managers
What type of manager is responsible for facilitating team activities toward accomplishing a goal?
Team leaders

What kind of managerial role is people intensive?
Interpersonal role
What type of interpersonal role involves ceremonial duties such as greeting company visitors and speaking at the opening of a new facility?
Figurehead role

What type of interpersonal role involves managers encouraging and motivating employees to accomplish organizational objectives?
Leader role
What type of interpersonal role involves dealing with people outside their units?
Liaison role