Chapter 6 Vocab Crossword

A process designed to achieve an organization’s objectives by using its resources effectively and efficiently in a changing environment
Those individuals in organizations who make decisions about the use of resources and who are concerned with planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling the organization’s activities to reach its objectives
The process of determining the organization’s objectives and deciding how to accomplish them; the first function of management
Establish long-range objectives and overall strategy or course of action by which a firm fulfills its mission
Short-range plans designed to implement the activities and objectives specified in the strategic plan
Very short-term plans, specify actions individuals, work groups, or departments must accomplish to achieve the tactical plan and ultimately the strategic plan
An element in planning that deals with potential disasters
The structuring of resources and activities to accomplish objectives in an efficient and effective manner
Hiring of people to carry out the work of the organization
The elimination of a significant number of employees from an organization
Motivating and leading employees to achieve organizational objectives
The process of evaluating and correcting activities to keep the organization on course
The president and other top executives of a business, such as the chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO), and chief operations officer (COO), who have overall responsibility for the organization
Those members of an organization responsible for the tactical planning that implements the general guidelines established by top management
Those who supervise both workers and the daily operations of an organization
Focus on obtaining needed funds for the successful operation of an organization and using those funds to further organizational goals
Handle the staffing function and deal with employees in a formalized manner
Responsible for planning, pricing, and promoting products and making them available to customers
Responsible for implementing, maintaining, and controlling technology applications in business, such as computer networks
Manage an entire business or a major segment of a business; they are not specialists but coordinate the activities of specialized managers
The ability to influence employees to work toward organizational goals
A calendar containing both specific and vague items, that covers short-term goals and long-term objectives
The building of relationships and sharing of information with colleagues who can help managers achieve the items on their agenda