BMGT Chapter 1 - Functions and Theories

The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective use of people and other resources.

• Management

• Planning

• Controlling

• Leading

Analyzing information and making decisions about what needs to be done.

• planning

• organizing

• leading

• staffing

• controlling

Determining how plans can be accomplished most effectively and arranging resources to complete work.

• planning

• organizing

• leading

• staffing

• controlling

Finding individuals with the right skills to do the work.

• planning

• organizing

• leading

• staffing

• controlling

Working with employees to ensure they are motivated and have the resources needed to help carry out plans and get the work done

• planning

• organizing

• leading

• staffing

• controlling

Evaluating results to determine if the company’s objectives have been accomplished as planned.

• planning

• organizing

• leading

• staffing

• controlling

A manager whose main job is to direct the work of employees

• supervisor

• middle manager

• executive

• manager

Person who completes all five management functions on a regular basis and has authority over other jobs and people

• supervisor

• middle manager

• executive

• manager

A manager who completes all of the management functions, but spends most of the time completing specialized work in one management function or is responsible for a specific part of the company’s operations.

• supervisor

• middle manager

• executive

• manager

A top-level manager who spends almost all of his or her time on management functions and decisions that affect the entire company.

• supervisor

• middle manager

• executive

• manager