Be
certain that you completely understand the following terms and concepts. The student should review concepts that
relate to the following and be prepared to write analyses that include:
a)
Describe the
management process (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) and be able
to apply it to different situations within organizations.
b)
Describe the
differences and similarities between “leadership” and “management” and
understand the practices of each.
c)
Explain the
management planning process at various levels within the organization and
describe how interconnected planning leads to organizational goal attainment.
d)
Explain the
management organization process, from job design through organizational
structure and know the advantages and disadvantages of each type of structure.
e)
Identify and
discuss why ethical practices are important in a variety of managerial
situations.
f)
Compare and
contrast differences in management practices in the global environment versus
the domestic environment.
g)
Discuss the
steps in the decision making processes for groups and individuals in different
organizational situations.
h)
Describe the
motivational process in view of expectancy, need, and equity theories and apply
them in different managerial situations.
i)
Describe how
groups and teams can be used to develop or sustain the competitive advantage of
an organization.
j)
Explain the
change process and describe how managers assess, implement, and evaluate
progress during the change process.
