Introduction to Management

Question 1

Management

Answer 1

Management involves getting people to work together for a common organisational goal using skills like leading, motivating and communicating.

Question 2

Management skills summary

Answer 2

1. Leading: Managers have a clear vision for the future they share with employees
2. Motivating: Managers must find out what motivates their employees.
3. Communicating: Good communicators know that their message must be clear and conscise so that employees understand the tasks assigned and the quality expected.

Question 3

Management activities summary

Answer 3

1. Planning
2. Organising
3. Controlling

Question 4

Characteristics of a a manager