IV. Match these word combinations with their Russian equivalents.

 

1) determining responsibilities and dates to complete the task	a) планирование вопросов, связанных с персоналом
2) staff planning	b) поддерживать стремления служащих
3) constant collection of feedback	c) получать результат за счёт усилий других людей
4) getting things done through others	d) определение обязанностей и сроков для выполнения задачи
5) to support employee’s efforts	e) постоянное отслеживание откликов (мнений)

 

V. Paraphrase the sentences using the synonyms from the box instead of the underlined words.

 

objectives, realize, involved, reaching, managing, accomplished

 

1. Management is a set of activities directed at achieving organizational goals.

2. Organizing resources means to achieve the goals effectively.

3. Leading is realized through establishing strategic direction (vision, values, mission and/or goals).

4. Top managers are typically engaged in more strategic and conceptual matters, with less attention to day-to-day affairs.

5. Top (or executive) managers are responsible for running organization as a whole.

6. Middle managers implement the policies and plans developed by top managers.

 

VI. Insert the proper prepositions. Try to memorize some of these expressions.

by for of (2) to with

 

1. Management is a set of activities connected … human, financial, material and information resources of an organization.

2. The term “management” refers … the activities involved in the four general functions: planning, organizing, leading and coordinating resources.

3. Leading is accomplished through implementing methods … management to follow the chosen direction.

4. “Management” often means the group of people who are primarily responsible … making decisions in the organization.

5. Top managers have to be very aware … external factors such as markets.

6. Top managers are supported … middle managers.

 

VII. Match the words in column A with their definitions in column B. Define the part of speech the words in column A belong to.

 

A	B
1) accomplish	a) to put the things in a particular order
2) motivate	b) to start a company, organization, system, etc. which is intended to exist for a long time
3) establish	c) to make people want to achieve some goals and make them willing to work hard to do this
4) arrange	d) to recognize and understand the difference between two or more things or people
5) distinguish	e) to succeed in doing something

 

VIII. Answer the following questions.

1. What is management?

2. What are the four general functions of management?

3. What is planning in management connected with?

4. What kind of activities does organizing resources include?

5. What is the subject matter of leading in management?

6. How is controlling accomplished?

7. How many levels of management is it usual to distinguish?

8. What are the general characteristics of each level of management?

 

IX. Read the text about management styles and take part in a group discussion.

Management Styles

Managers have to perform many functions in an organization. The way they handle various problems will depend on their style of management. A management style is an overall method of leadership used by a manager. There are two contrasting styles defined in general as autocratic and permissive.

Each style has its own characteristics. Autocratic leader makes all decisions unilaterally. On the other hand, permissive leader permits subordinates to take part in decision making. Permissive leader also gives employees a considerable degree of autonomy in dealing with routine work.

Besides, it is usual to distinguish democratic and directive styles in management. Democratic leader allows subordinates to participate in decision making. Directive leader tells exactly his subordinates how to do their jobs.

Combination of these categories gives four varieties of managers:

 

Ø Directive Democrat involves subordinates in making decisions and works in close cooperation with them.	Ø Permissive Democrat involves subordinates in making decisions and gives subordinates freedom in doing their work.
Ø Directive Autocrat makes decisions unilaterally* and works in close cooperation with subordinates.	Ø Permissive Autocrat makes decisions unilaterally* and gives subordinates freedom in doing their work.

*unilaterally – односторонне, единолично

Questions:

· Should managers use only one management style?

· What personal and professional qualities are appropriate for a perfect manager?