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| Management | The direct control of a business or enterprise. |
| Manager | Responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of operational employees |
| Controlling | People who are responsible for setting goals and planning for the future. Example: president. |
| Leading | Includes giving orders, creating a vision for the company, setting standards, communicating with employees, providing guidance, and resolving conflict among workers. |
| Organizing | An employee whose overall job is to make sure that the organization meets its goals and obligations. |
| Planning | Setting company goals. Usually performed by Top-level managers. |
| Middle-level Management | One who carries out the decisions of top-level management. They are responsible for planning and controlling an operation. Includes plant managers and department heads. |
| First-line (Supervisory) Management | Keeping the company on track and making sure all goals are met |
| Top-level (Upper) Management | Deciding how the company will get the work done to accomplish the goals. |
