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Principles of Management

Applicable in personal, professional, and extracurricular areas for achieving goals.

Balancing Systems and Soft Skills

Combining structured processes with people-centric capabilities to enhance effectiveness.

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A family-owned business known for live entertainment brands like Disney on Ice and Monster Jam.

Four Functions of Management

Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling; essential for organizational success.

Efficiency

Getting work done with minimal wasted time or resources, defined as outputs divided by inputs.

Effectiveness

Accomplishing tasks that further organizational objectives and produce desired outcomes.

Informational Roles of Managers

Roles such as figurehead, leader, and liaison; involved in communication and information sharing.

Technical Skills

Specialized knowledge necessary for lower-level management functions.

Human Skills

The ability to work with others, crucial for teamwork and leadership.

Conceptual Skills

The ability to understand the organization as a whole and recognize how its parts fit together.

Competitive Advantage

An edge gained by attracting and retaining top talent, influencing brand performance.

Brand Strategy

Aligning brands to target specific audiences, optimizing for consumer touchpoints.

Marketing Dynamics

Interactions between marketing efforts, sponsorships, and consumer experiences.

Organizational Culture

A positive environment that supports planning, leading, and sustained performance.

Slido Prompts

Engagement activities that encourage reflections on management functions and personal experiences.

Real-World Relevance

Connecting case studies to foundational management theories and practices.

Managing Change

The need for organizations to adapt continuously to new markets and evolving customer needs.