10-1.1: What is Management?

Management is vital to the success of every organization. Management is not about telling people what to do; it is coordinating and organizing the team based on the policies, goals, and objectives of the organization. Part of management is choosing how a business should run, and directing people based on these decisions. Managers need to be both effective and efficient in their jobs. Efficiency involves doing things correctly. In order, to be effective, however, goals are reached and maintained, which may mean changing processes

Effective Management

• Task oriented

• Develops strategies to reach goals

• Uses job descriptions to define how work is done

• Goals are based on priorities

• Predicts and adapts to change

• Consistently evaluates and looks for ways to improve current methods

Efficient Management

• Work oriented

• Strives to keep the present system running well

• Adheres strictly to job requirements

• Avoids change

• Monitors work and procedures