introduction to management Flashcards

1
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what is management

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the process of organising resources in order to achieve objectives efficiently and efficiently

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2
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what are the characteristics of a manager

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  1. uses initiative
  2. decisive
  3. charismatic
  4. flexible
  5. problem solver
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3
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using initiative

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being proactive

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4
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being decisive

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acts quickly and confident in their decisions

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5
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having charisma

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inspiring and passionate

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6
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being flexible

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adaptable being able to change

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7
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being a problem solver

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analyses problems and makes them manageable

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8
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management vs enterprise

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9
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managements role

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day to day operations

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10
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enterprise role

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starts business and looks to expand

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11
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managements risk

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risk of losing job but not capital

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12
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enterprises risk

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financial and personal risk

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13
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managements reward

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earns a set salary

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14
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enterprise reward

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keeps profit, which can vary

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15
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management ideas

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implements entrepreneurs ideas

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16
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enterprise ideas

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creative and innovative

17
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3 management skills

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leading
motivating
communicating

18
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what is leading

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directing/delegating: guiding to achieve tasks

19
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what is motivating

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energising/inspiring people mcgregors theory X/Y, maslows hierarchy of needs

20
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what is communicating

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transfer of information from superior to subordinate, improve instruction, clear orders, remove barriers and factors