Has a distinct purpose. Is composed of people. There are common characteristics to managers' jobs. We can begin to understand what these characteristics are by using different approaches to understanding what management is and what managers do. A. Defining Management.
Management is the process of getting activities done efficiently with and through other people.
The process includes the functions or primary activities performed by managers. Efficiency refers to the relationship between inputs and outputs and refers to efforts to minimize resource costs. Effectiveness refers to goal attainment. Managers seek to be both efficient and effective. B. Management Functions.