unit 1: what is a manager? Flashcards
what is a manager
a person who supports and is responsible for the work of others
Must coordinate human resources (employees) with material resources (information, raw materials) to produce good/services
example of manager
elon musk: tesla, x
mr. simonetti: business head
what is an organization
a collection of people working together to achieve a common purpose
what are the 3 characteristics of an organization
- Purpose: to create a good or service
- Division of labour: different tasks, assigned to different people
- Hierarchy of authority: a level by level management structure of increasing responsibility
example of organization
apple, hodan, raptors, church
what are the 3 managerial levels
upper management, middle-management, lower management
Explain upper management
- establishes organizational objectives/goals
- also called senior management or executives
example of upper management
CEO, CFO, vice president of marketing
Explain middle-management
- interprets direction from upper managers
- guides lower management
Example of middle-management
General manager, regional manager, divisional manager
Explain lower management
Manages operating employees
what are the three managerial levels within Hodan
Upper management is principal, middle-management are vice principals, lower management, our department heads
What are the four managerial functions?
planning, organizing, leading, controlling
explain planning
Setting goals and determining how those girls will be met
Explain organizing
Arranging people, tasks, responsibilities, and resources
