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EBME Obj. 3.02
EBME Obj. 3.02 Business Management
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Management | The direct control of a business or enterprise |
| Manager | An employee whose overall job is to make sure that the organization meets its goals and obligations |
| Top-level (Upper) Management | People who are responsible for setting goals and planning for the future; have titles like president, vice president, chief executive officer (CEO); usually consist of a small group of people or even one person |
| Middle-level Management | One who carries out the decisions of top-level management; include plant managers, regional managers, and department heads; responsible for planning and controlling an operation |
| First-line (Supervisory) Management | supervisory managers; also called team leaders, coaches, supervisors, office managers, crew leaders, or unit coordinators; responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of low-level and operational employees; sometimes referred to as operational man |
| Planning/Staffing | Setting company goals; Top-level managers must decide what must be done, who will do it, how will the work be grouped, and hiring staff |
| Controlling | Keeping the company on track and making sure all goals are met |
| Leading | Includes giving orders; must create a vision for the company, set standards, communicate with employees, provide guidance, and resolve conflict among workers |
| Organizing | Deciding how you will get the work done to accomplish the goals |