Management Principles and Functions

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What is management?

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Management is the process of interrelated functions that designs and maintains an environment in which personnel working together in groups accomplish efficiently selected aims.

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What are the four main functions of management?

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The four main functions of management are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

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What is organizing in management?

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Organizing is the process by which established plans are moved closer to realization, involving the determination of how activities and resources are to be assembled and coordinated.

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What is the purpose of an organizational structure?

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The purpose of an organizational structure is to create an environment for the best human performance.

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What is leading in management?

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Leading is the skill of influencing people for a particular purpose, creating a positive attitude towards work and goals among organization members.

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What are the key processes involved in leading?

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The key processes involved in leading include direction, motivation, communication, and coordination.

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What is controlling in management?

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Controlling is the function that ensures that the management process maintains an environment where personnel can work together efficiently.

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What are the managerial levels?

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Managerial levels include managers, executives, administrators, and supervisors, with varying scopes of authority and types of problems dealt with.

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What are some duties of managers?

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Duties of managers include administrative tasks, delegating tasks, managing employees, hiring and staffing teams, training and developing employees, and monitoring finances.

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What are the four types of managerial skills?

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The four types of managerial skills are technical skill, human skill, conceptual skill, and design skill.