ORGA-201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1,2,14,13: Job Enrichment, Group Cohesiveness, Vivarium Inc.
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Chapters covered: 1 (+module 1), 14, 2, 13. Chapter 1: introduction to managements and organizations & histories of management theories. Why are they important: manager someone who coordinates and oversee the work od other people so organizational goals can be accomplished. Their job is not about personal achievement but about helping others do their work: types of managers. First line managers managers at the lowest level of the organization who manage the work of non-managerial employees who are directly or indirectly involved with the production or creation of the organization"s products. (ie. supervisors) Middle managers managers between the first line level and the top level of the organization who manage the work of first line managers. (ie. division managers) Top managers managers at or near the top level of the organization who are responsible for making organization-wide decisions and establishing the plans and goals that affect the entire organization. (ie. executives)