ADM 1300 Lecture : ADM1300 notes for class 1

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Administration
• Course: ADM 1300
• Professor: Gerard Brathwaite- Sturgeon

Document Summary

Discussion groups start at the week of the 16th. The fact that larger scales make things cheaper. Complex & dynamic environments: environment in which an organisation operates. Believe that it is a natural, inescapable process that we should embrace for our society"s wellbeing. Believe that only serves the need of the powerful and wealthy, and it must be stopped. Question the importance of globalisation and believe that it is a phase. Seek a deeper understanding of the cause and consequences of globalisation in order to eliminate its negative aspects. Small and medium and large enterprises (smes) The art and science of getting things accomplished through others in organizations. The process of achieving organisational goals through people and other resources. Different roles of management: top management. Strategic: develop long-range plans for the organisation. Chief executive officer (ceo), chief financial officer (cfo), premier, mayor. Inspire executives and employees to achieve the vision for the company"s future: middle management.