BME CHP 1

Manager

An individual who achieves goals through other people.

Managerial Activity

The tasks performed by managers, including decision-making, resource allocation, and directing activities to attain goals.

Organization

A consciously coordinated social unit composed of two or more people that functions on a relatively continuous basis to achieve a common goal or set of goals.

Planning

The process of defining goals, establishing strategies, and developing plans to coordinate activities.

Organizing/Staffing

Determining tasks, assigning responsibilities, grouping tasks, establishing reporting relationships, and decision-making processes within an organization.

Leading

Motivating employees, directing others, selecting effective communication channels, and resolving conflicts.

Controlling

Monitoring activities to ensure they are being accomplished as planned and correcting significant deviations.

Figurehead

Symbolic head of an organization.

Leader

Responsible for providing direction and motivating employees.

Liaison

Maintains a network of external contacts who provide favors and information.

Monitor

Receives a wide variety of information.

Disseminator

Transmits information received from outsiders to other employees.

Spokesperson

Transmits information about organization plans to outsiders.

Entrepreneur

Searches for opportunities and projects within the organization and its environment.

Disturbance Handler

Responsible for taking corrective actions when unexpected disturbances occur.

Resource Allocator

Makes or approves significant organizational decisions regarding resource allocation.

Negotiator

Represents the organization in major negotiations.

Technical Skills

The ability to apply specialized knowledge or expertise.

Human Skills/Interpersonal Skills

The ability to work with, understand, and motivate other people, both individually and in groups.

Conceptual Skills

The mental ability to analyze and diagnose complex situations.

Diagnostic Skills

Skills that allow managers to better understand cause-and-effect relationships and recognize optimal solutions to problems.

Organizational Behavior

The study of how individuals, groups, and structure impact behavior within organizations, with the goal of improving organizational effectiveness.

Determinants of Behavior in the Organization

Factors that influence behavior within organizations, including individuals, groups, and structure.

Intuition

An instinctive feeling not necessarily supported by research.

Systematic Study

The practice of looking at relationships, attributing causes and effects, and basing conclusions on scientific evidence gathered under controlled conditions.

Big Data

The extensive use of statistical compilation and analysis for decision-making purposes.