MGT 105 Mod 1 Homework
Essentials of Management
Larry Kuhn
Allied American University
Author Note This paper was prepared for Essentials of Management, Module 1 Homework Assignment taught by Dr. Justin Barclay.
You will need to access the Module 1 Homework Assignment Template in order to complete the second part of this assignment. The Module 1 Homework Assignment Template appears on the Homework Assignment Introduction page in iBoard.
PART I: Short Response Questions
Directions: Please provide responses to the questions below. If necessary, please use examples or information from the textbook; however, please be sure to not copy any information directly from the text, the Module 1 Lecture Notes, or the Internet. Please use proper APA citations for any resources that you use. For concise APA formatting guidelines, please visit the Academic Resource Center (ARC). Your responses should be at least 100 words in length for each question.
1. What are the four basic functions that make up the management process? How are they related to one another? Provide an in-depth explanation. 1. Planning and Decision-making, this function will determine the course of action. The Planning will set the goals and decide the best course of action to reach those goals. The decision-making involve the selecting the best course of action in reaching those goals. 2. Organizing, here managers will conduct grouping activities and involve available recsources. 3. Leading, this is where you start get people to work together to better the interest of the organization. 4. Controlling, Involves monitoring your plan and the progress of the organization as it works towards the goals. It insures that the organization effectively and efficiently achieves these goals.
2. Describe the principles of scientific management and administrative management. What assumptions do these perspectives make about workers? Do you believe that these assumptions are valid? After
Larry Kuhn
Allied American University
Author Note This paper was prepared for Essentials of Management, Module 1 Homework Assignment taught by Dr. Justin Barclay.
You will need to access the Module 1 Homework Assignment Template in order to complete the second part of this assignment. The Module 1 Homework Assignment Template appears on the Homework Assignment Introduction page in iBoard.
PART I: Short Response Questions
Directions: Please provide responses to the questions below. If necessary, please use examples or information from the textbook; however, please be sure to not copy any information directly from the text, the Module 1 Lecture Notes, or the Internet. Please use proper APA citations for any resources that you use. For concise APA formatting guidelines, please visit the Academic Resource Center (ARC). Your responses should be at least 100 words in length for each question.
1. What are the four basic functions that make up the management process? How are they related to one another? Provide an in-depth explanation. 1. Planning and Decision-making, this function will determine the course of action. The Planning will set the goals and decide the best course of action to reach those goals. The decision-making involve the selecting the best course of action in reaching those goals. 2. Organizing, here managers will conduct grouping activities and involve available recsources. 3. Leading, this is where you start get people to work together to better the interest of the organization. 4. Controlling, Involves monitoring your plan and the progress of the organization as it works towards the goals. It insures that the organization effectively and efficiently achieves these goals.
2. Describe the principles of scientific management and administrative management. What assumptions do these perspectives make about workers? Do you believe that these assumptions are valid? After