a process designed to achieve an organizations objectives by using resources effectively and efficiently in a changing environment is referred to as
management
networking
agenda
directing
are individuals who make decisions about the use of resources and who are concerned with planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling an organized activities.
managers
controlling
is the process of deterring the organizations objectives and deciding how to accomplish them. this is the first function in management
planning
is a declaration of an organizations fundamental purpose and basic philosophy.
mission statement
strategic plans
are plans that establish the long term objectives and overall strategy or course of action by which a firm fulfills it mission.
another element of planning is _______________, which deals with potential disasters such as product tampering, oil spills, fire, earthquake, computer virus, or reputation crisis.
contingency planning
another aspect of staffing is__________________ the elimination of a significant number of employees from an organization.
downsizing
is the process of evaluating and correcting activities to keep an organization on course
an ________________ contains both specific and vague items, covering short terms and long term objectives
is referred to as the building of relationships and sharing of information with colleagues who can help managers achieve the item on their agendas
the functions of management include all the falling except
organizing
staffing
analytical skills
there are three types of plans for meeting objectives, these include all of the following except
strategic
tactical
operational
contingency
middle management is responsible for which type of planning
an example of a top manager would include all the following except
plant manager
CEO
president
Executive vice president
which types of skills do managers need?
technical, conceptual, analytical, human relations
technical, Marketing, IT, administrative
operational, marketing, IT, administrative
top,middle,lower
elements of a swot analysis include
planning, controlling, organizing and directing
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
strategic, weaknesses, operational planning, and tactical planning
strategics, operacional planning and analysis
steps in the strategic planning process include all the following except
creating a mission statement
analyzing the firms competitive position by creating a swot analysis
motivating employees
evaluating the plan
there are three types of leadership styles. These include all the following except
autocratic
democratic
free rein
employee employment
all the following are steps in the decision process except
set a specific goal
recognize and define the decision situation
develop options
implement decision
linked in is an example of a
agenda site
accounting software
networking site
database