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"Management" (from Old French ménagement "the art of conducting, directing", from Latin manu agere "to lead by the hand") characterises the process of leading and directing all or part of an organisation, often a business, through the deployment and manipulation of resources (human, financial, material, intellectual or intangible). Early twentieth-century management writer Mary Parker Follett defined management as "the art of getting things done through people."
One can also think of management functionally, as the action of measuring a quantity on a regular basis and of adjusting some initial plan, and as the actions taken to reach one's intended goal. This applies even in situations where planning does not take place. From this perspective, there are five management functions: Planning, Organizing, Leading, Co-ordinating and Controlling. For others though, this definition, while useful, is far too narrow. The phrase "management is what managers do" is also prevalent, conveying the difficulty with which management is defined, the shifting nature of definitions, and the connection of managerial practices with the existence of a managerial cadre or class.
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White House Red-Faced Over Berlusconi Gaffe
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:00:00 -0400
The White House has apologized for a biography of Silvio Berlusconi that calls the Italian leader "one of the most controversial leaders in the history of a country known for government corruption and vice." The bio was distributed at the G-8 summit.
Mccain, Obama Court Hispanics
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:24:00 -0400
Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama address the League of United Latin American Citizens. Democrats aim to increase Hispanic turnout, while Republicans hope to build on the inroads George W. Bush made among Hispanic voters in 2004.
Housing Bill Moves Slowly Through Congress
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0400
The housing bill is inching forward though Congress with bipartisan support, while Nevada Republican Sen. John Ensign tries to attach a package of energy tax breaks. The tax breaks also have bipartisan support, but only if their cost is offset.
The Talk of the Town
The Chill
Nick Paumgarten Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
If you had stumbled into Banjo Jim’s, in the East Village, on a recent Wednesday night and encountered a sixty-something guy leading a band through a fervent rendition of “Wild Thing,” for an audience of two dozen or so, you might have concluded, “This is lame,” and slipped back . . .
Oily Speculations
James Surowiecki Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
When bad things happen, it’s always nice to have a scapegoat. So, with Americans furious about soaring oil prices, Congress has gone in search of someone to blame. There are a number of usual suspects to choose from, depending on your politics--OPEC, greedy oil companies, lily-livered environmentalists opposed . . .
Obama’s Iraq Problem
George Packer Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In February, 2007, when Barack Obama declared that he was running for President, violence in Iraq had reached apocalyptic levels, and he based his candidacy, in part, on a bold promise to begin a rapid withdrawal of American forces upon taking office. At the time, this pledge represented conventional thinking . . .
CyberVPM.com - Volunteer Program Management - Discussion group for volunteer managers. Resource section included. Operated by the Association for Volunteer Administration.
Meta Description: [ cybervpm: On line networking for professional managers of volunteer programs ]
Energize! - Features the work of Susan J. Ellis, author of From The Top Down. Specials: Hot Topic of the month; Information on connecting with other professionals; Interactive Electronic Journal
eVolunteerism - A web-based by-subscription journal offers information of the profession.
Institute for Volunteering Research - Aims to develop knowledge and understanding of volunteering through research, training and education.
Meta Description: [ The
Institute for Volunteering Research aims to develop a knowledge and
understanding of volunteering ]
Join Hands Day - Information on national service day designed to bring youth and adults together to improve their communities through projects.
Merrill Associates - Information on consultant's services. Topic of the Month section addresses an industry-related subject. Trading Post section has templates and examples.
National Service Resources Center - A service of the Corporation for National and Community Service that provides Effective Practices articles on multiple subjects.
Meta Description: [ Quick links to effective practices on topics of interest to national and community service programs. ]
Out of the Woods Consulting - Facilitation and consulting services to help United States organizations employ the potential of their volunteers. List of services, contact and background information, description of the Policy Governance method.
OzVPM - Australasian Volunteer Program Management - Contains information and resources including monthly Hot Topics, award information, trainings and job listings in the Australasian region.
Tech Soup - Contains articles and forms for recruitment.
Meta Description: [ Whether you find your volunteer online, through a volunteer matching program, or by recruiting in your neighborhood, the relationship can be of lasting benefit to your organization. ]
The Virtual Volunteering Project - Assists in the development of activities that can be completed, in whole or in part, via the Internet. Information available to assist organizations in the development involving online volunteers. Provided by The University of Texas at Austin.
Volunteer Management Certificate Program - Online program at Washington State University.
Meta Description: [ Washington State University's Center for Distance and Professional Education (CDPE) is committed to providing certificate programs through online technologies. ]
Volunteer Management/Service Leadership Online Resources - Contains information on recruiting, recognizing and rewarding volunteers. Presented by ServiceLeader.org, a project of the Center for Volunteerism and Community Engagement.
Volunteer Today - Information for nonprofit, government or corporate program managers on building effective programs and industry.
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