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The Nature of Management
The Nature of Management
The Nature of Management
Kinds of managers
Managerial roles
Interpersonal roles
Informational roles
A monitor actively seeks information that may be of
value to the organization.
Decisional roles
Managerial skills
Conceptual skills are the ability to think in abstract terms and the
mental capacity to understand the "big picture" or the overall
workings of the organization and its environment.
The skills required by mangers varies with their position in the organization
The nature of managerial work
Managerial work is fast paced, uncertain, and filled with interruptions and
fragmented activities. The tasks performed by a manager every day are varied
and intense. However, managers who are able to make good decisions in a
short amount of time find a great deal of satisfaction in their jobs.