The five basic functions of management are: planning,
Human Resource
The staffing functions of the management process. Or, the policies
Management
aspects of a management position, including recruiting, screening,
training, rewarding, and appraising.
and practices needed to carry out the "people" or human resource
Authority
The right to make decisions, to direct the work of others, and to
give orders.
Line Manager
Authorized to direct the work of subordinates-they're always
someone's boss. In addition, line managers are in charge of
accomplishing the organization's basic goals.
Staff Manager
managers are generally staff managers.
Assist and advise line managers in accomplishing the basic goals. HR
Line Authority
department.
The authority to direct the activities of the people in his or her own
Implied Authority
The authority exerted by virtue of others' knowledge that he or
she has access to top management.
Functional Control
The authority exerted by a personnel manager as a coordinator
of personnel activities.
Employee Advocacy
should be treating employees, make sure employees have the
mechanisms required to contest unfair practices, and represent the
interests of employees within the framework of its primary obligation to
senior management.
HR must take responsibility for clearly defining how management
Globalization
The tendency of firms to extend their sales or manufacturing to
new markets abroad.
Competitive Advantage
service from competitors to increase market share.
Factors that allow an organization to differentiate its product or
Cost Leadership
The enterprise aims to become the low-cost leader in an industry.
Differentiation
A firm seeks to be unique in its industry along dimensions that are
widely valued by buyers.
Management Process
organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling.
Human Resource
The staffing functions of the management process. Or, the policies
Management
aspects of a management position, including recruiting, screening,
training, rewarding, and appraising.
and practices needed to carry out the "people" or human resource
Authority
The right to make decisions, to direct the work of others, and to
give orders.
Line Manager
Authorized to direct the work of subordinates-they're always
someone's boss. In addition, line managers are in charge of
accomplishing the organization's basic goals.
Staff Manager
managers are generally staff managers.
Assist and advise line managers in accomplishing the basic goals. HR
Line Authority
department.
The authority to direct the activities of the people in his or her own
Implied Authority
The authority exerted by virtue of others' knowledge that he or
she has access to top management.
Functional Control
The authority exerted by a personnel manager as a coordinator
of personnel activities.
Employee Advocacy
should be treating employees, make sure employees have the
mechanisms required to contest unfair practices, and represent the
interests of employees within the framework of its primary obligation to
senior management.
HR must take responsibility for clearly defining how management
Globalization
The tendency of firms to extend their sales or manufacturing to
new markets abroad.
Competitive Advantage
service from competitors to increase market share.
Factors that allow an organization to differentiate its product or
Cost Leadership
The enterprise aims to become the low-cost leader in an industry.
Differentiation
A firm seeks to be unique in its industry along dimensions that are
widely valued by buyers.
Management Process
organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling.