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02/06/2010

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Term
What is management?
Definition
-process
-assembling and using sets of resources
-that acts in a goal-directed manner to accomplish tasks
-activities carried out in an organizational setting
Term
Process of management involves what activities?
Definition
-planning
-deciding
-evaluating
Term
Management assembles and uses what resources?
Definition
-human
-financial
-material
-informational
Term
What else does management refer to?
Definition
top management-those who occupy the higest level positions with the organization
Term
Book's Definition of Management & managing
Definition
anyone who has designated responsibilities for carrying out managerial activities
-the process of completing those activities
Term
What are some challenges managers face?
Definition
-managing resources
-Manage change by being entrepreneurial and innovative
Term
What are two major causes of change with which managers must deal with
Definition
-globalization
-technology
Term
Greek Philosopher once said ...
Definition
Change alone is unchanging
Term
Managers are primary ____ of their organizations
Definition
drivers
Term
What is the most persistent, pervasive, and powerful challenge with which all managers have to deal
Definition
CHANGE
Term
A mission Statement
Definition
-Defines your organization for stakeholders
-creates an inspiring vision
-Establishes key priorities
-Philosophical anchor
-Generates enthusiasm
-Empowers the individual as a key to success
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