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What is management?
Management is a process to achieve organizational goals through ongoing and interrelated activities.
What are the four primary functions of management?
The four primary functions are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
Define planning in management.
Planning means defining performance goals for the organization and determining what actions and resources are needed to achieve those goals.
What does organizing involve?
Organizing involves making decisions about how to best implement plans and how to structure the organization.
What is leading in management?
Leading consists of motivating employees and influencing their behavior to achieve organizational objectives.
What is controlling in management?
Controlling is the process of evaluating plan execution and making adjustments to ensure organizational goals are achieved.
What is environmental management?
Environmental management is a system that incorporates processes for monitoring and executing environmental policies.
When did the Industrial Revolution occur?
The Industrial Revolution occurred from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840.
What is an industry?
An industry is a sector that produces goods or related services within an economy.
What is a revolution?
A revolution is a radical change in the established order, aimed at effecting change in economic, technological, political, or social contexts.
What did England have that made it a leader in the Industrial Revolution?
England had coal, iron ore, abundant water resources, and numerous mountain ranges.
What machine did Thomas Newcomen design?
Thomas Newcomen designed the first modern steam engine, known as the 'Atmospheric Steam Engine'.
Who is known for improving the steam engine's efficiency?
James Watt improved the steam engine's efficiency by adding a separate water condenser.
What led to the end of the cottage industry?
The cottage industry came to an end due to being replaced by the factory system.
What is urbanization?
Urbanization is the process by which large numbers of people become concentrated in relatively small areas, forming cities.
What is the definition of industrialization?
Industrialization is the period of social and economic change that transforms agrarian societies into industrial societies.
What class gained structure and wealth during the Industrial Revolution?
The middle class increased their structure and wealth during the Industrial Revolution.
What are labor unions?
Labor unions are voluntary associations created to protect workers' rights.
What is Laissez-Faire?
Laissez-Faire is the system policy where a government keeps their hands off the economy.
Who is known as the 'Father of the American Industrial Revolution'?
Samuel Slater is known as the 'Father of the American Industrial Revolution'.
What is the cotton gin?
The cotton gin is a machine that quickly separates cotton fibers from their seeds, greatly increasing productivity.
What are some negative consequences of the Industrial Revolution?
Negative consequences include overcrowding of cities, pollution, poor working conditions, and unhealthy habits.
What are some positive outcomes of the Industrial Revolution?
Positive outcomes include affordable goods, labor-saving inventions, medical evolution, and enhanced quality of life.
