12 - Management

Question 1

Define management

Answer 1

the organisation and coordination of activites in order to achieve the defined objectives of the business

Question 2

Define manager

Answer 2

responsible for setting objectives, organising resources and motivating staff so that the organisation aims are met

Question 3

Define autocratic manager

Answer 3

a management style where one manager takes all decisions with very little, if any, input from other

Question 4

Define democratic manager

Answer 4

a management style that encourages the active participation of workers in taking decisions

Question 5

Define Liassez - Faire

Answer 5

a management style that leaves much of the business decision making to the workforce

Question 6

Define Theory X

Answer 6

the view that some manager belive that employees are lazy, fear-motivated and in need of constant direction

Question 7

Define Theory Y

Answer 7

the view that some managers believe that employees are internally motivated, enjoy their work and are prepared to take on additional responsibilities