Instructor Manual: Griffin, Management, 14e, 2026, 9798214042534; Chapter 1: Managing and the Manager’s Job
Instructor Manual Griffin, Management, 14e, 2026, 9798214042534; Chapter 1: Managing and the Manager’s Job
TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter ............................... 1 Chapter Objectives ................................................... 1 What’s New in This Chapter ........................................... 2 Chapter Outline ...................................................... 2
PURPOSE AND PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHAPTER The purpose of this chapter is to provide an understanding of the critical concepts of managers and management, highlighting their significance in contemporary organizations. It explains the four fundamental management functions—planning, organizing, leading, and controlling—while describing the various types of managers at different organizational levels and their roles. This chapter explores the essential managerial skills required for success and delves into the science and art of management. Additionally, it discusses how individuals become managers and the evolving nature of management practices, especially in response to the changing workplace dynamics seen in modern organizations.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES The following objectives are addressed in this chapter: 1-1
Describe the concepts of managers and management and their importance to contemporary organizations.
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Explain the four basic management functions in organizations.
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Describe the kinds of managers found at different levels and in different areas of the organization.
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Identify the basic managerial roles played by managers and the skills they need to be successful. a
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