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Introduction to Management
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Management
Undergraduate 1
03/11/2011

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Systems Approach
Definition
Management thinking that emphasizes the interdependence and interactive nature of elements within and external to an organization.
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Globalisation
Definition
The process by which businesses operate globally
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Ethics
Definition
Moral Principles
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Workforce Diversity
Definition
A workplace that is more heterogeneous in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, age and other characteristics that reflect differences
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Spirituality
Definition
A culture where organisational values promote a sense of purpose through meaningful work that place in the community
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Stakeholders
Definition
Any constituencies in the organisation's external environment that are affected by the organisation's decisions and actions
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Social Responsibility
Definition
Classical View - management's only responsibility is to maximise profit

Socioeconomic View - responsibility goes beyond making profits to include protecting and improving society's welfare
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Sustainability
Definition
The ability of humanity to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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Organisation
Definition
A deliberate arrangement of people to accomplish some specific purpose.

PURPOSE/PEOPLE/STRUCTURE
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Manager
Definition
Someone who coordinates and oversees the work of others so that organisational goals can be accomplished

FIRST LINE/MIDDLE/TOP
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Efficiency
Definition
Doing things right, or getting the most output from the least amount of inputs
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Management Functions
Definition
Planning
Organising
Leading
Controlling
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Management Roles
Definition
Interpersonal
Informational
Decisional
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Management Skills
Definition
Conceptual
Human
Techincal
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Universal
Definition
The reality that management is needed in all types and sizes of organisations, at all organisational levels, in all organisations areas and in organisations in all countries around the globe
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Generic
Definition
Of a whole genus or group
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Taking a questioning approach
Definition
Looking beyond surface considerations. Undertake critical enquiry.
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Citations and Referencing
Definition
Acknowledging others' ideas
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Q Manual
Definition
Faculty's style guide
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Academic Writing
Definition
Type or style of writing expected in tertiary study
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Analysis
Definition
To consider the various components and show how they are related.
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Critique
Definition
Analysis and assessment (Strengths, weaknesses/advantages, disadvantages)
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Description
Definition
A statement of what a person or thing is like
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Argument
Definition
Set of reasons given in support of an opinion
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Being research literate
Definition
Through reading, thinking about that material and writing about it in your own words that you learn about that material.
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Scientific Management
Definition
The use of scientific methods to define the 'one best way' for a job to be done.
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Organisational Behaviour
Definition
A field of study concerned with the actions (behaviours) of people at work
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Human Relations Movement
Definition
The belief, for the most part unsubstantiated by research, that a satisfied worker will be productive
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Administrative
Definition
Writers who developed mor general theories of what managers do and what constituted good management practice (Fayol & Weber)
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Systems
Definition
A set of interrelated and interdependent parts arranged in a manner that produces a unified whole (Open and Closed)
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Contingency Approach (Situational Approach)
Definition
An approach that says that organisations are different, face difefrent situations (contingencies) and require different ways of managing
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Extenal Environment
Definition
Those factors and forces outside the organisation that affect the organisation's performance
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General Environment
Definition
Broad external conditions that may affect the organisation
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Specific Environment
Definition
Those external forces that have a direct impact on a managers' decisions and actions and are directly relevant to the achievement of the organisation's goals
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Demographic
Definition
a statistic characterizing human populations
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Socio Cultural
Definition
Relating to the social and cultural practices, beliefs and traditions within a particular society
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Legal/Political
Definition
Governments influence on what organisations can and cannot do.
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Pressure Group
Definition
Lobby: a group of people who try actively to influence legislation
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Multinational
Definition
Involving or operating in several nations or nationalities
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Borderless Corporation
Definition
A global type of organisation in which artificial geographical barriers are eliminated
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Culture Shock
Definition
Feelings of confusion , disorientation and emotional upheaval caused by being immersed in a new culture
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