Overview of Management

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What is the definition of management?

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Management is the art of getting things done by a group of people with the effective utilization of available resources.

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Who defined management as the process by which a cooperative group directs actions toward a common goal?

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Joseph L Massie.

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What are the main functions of management?

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Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, motivating, and controlling.

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What is the primary function of management?

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Planning.

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What does organizing in management involve?

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Distribution of work in group wise or section wise for effective performance.

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What is the role of middle level management?

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They execute the plans of the organization in accordance with the policies and directives of the top management.

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What is the responsibility of lower level management?

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Assigning jobs and tasks to various workers and guiding them for day-to-day activities.

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What are the managerial skills?

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Technical, human, conceptual, communication, administrative, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

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What are interpersonal skills?

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Abilities enabling a person to interact positively and work effectively with others.

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What are the stages of negotiation?

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Preparation, discussion, clarification of goals, negotiate towards a win-win outcome, agreement, implementation of course of action.