Unit 1: Introduction to Management

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key topics and theoretical approaches outlined in the Unit 1 Introduction syllabus.

Management Concept and Need

The introductory topic listed under Unit 1 Introduction.

Managerial Functions An overview

A topic in Unit 1 providing an overview of managerial functions, listed following Management Concept and Need.

Evolution of Management thought

The section in Unit 1 outlining the historical progression of management theories and approaches.

Classical Approach

A major approach within the evolution of management thought that includes the works of Taylor and Fayol.

Taylor

A management theorist studied under the Classical Approach in Unit 1.

Fayol

A management theorist studied under the Classical Approach alongside Taylor in Unit 1.

Human Relations Approaches

An approach to management thought listed immediately following the Classical Approach.

Neo-Classical Approaches

An approach in the evolution of management thought listed between Human Relations Approaches and Behavioural Approach.

Behavioural Approach

A management perspective in the evolution of management thought listed after Neo-Classical Approaches.

Systems Approach and Contingency Approach

Management perspectives grouped together in the evolution of management thought following the Behavioural Approach.

MBO

A management subject listed in Unit 1 between Systems Approach and Contingency Approach and Business Process Re-engineering.

Business Process Re-engineering

The final management topic listed under the Unit 1 Introduction outline.