Chapter 7: Business Management Flashcards
4 Functions of Management
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Planning, Leading, Organizing (and staffing), Controlling
Planning
create goals and objectives as well as a plan on how to reach that goal
Leading
create a vision, inspire employees, delegate work
Organizing and Staffing
organize people, hire and train people, oversee work processes and equipment
Controlling
keep the company on track and make sure goals are met
Management Structures provide…
organization and helps us avoid chaos and structure (efficient)
Senior Level Manager
“big picture stuff”; set goals and plan for the future
Middle Level Manager
carries out the decisions of top managers
Operational Manager
responsible for daily operations
Line Authority
you report to your superiors and they report to theirs
Formal
Line Authority, strict dress code, regimented work hours
Informal
Decentralized, flexible work hours, decision making abilities
Centralized Authority
one person makes choices for all
Departmental
make your own decisions