Management
Management coordinates people and other resources to achieve organisational objectives through activities such as planning, organising, directing and control. It requires decisions, communication and attention to relationships as well as technical information. Different theories emphasise functions, roles or human behaviour. Management is related to leadership and supervision but is not identical to either or limited to those with the word manager in their title.
Worked example
A department manager sets priorities, allocates staff and equipment, resolves dependencies and reviews results. Leading through change and supervising daily work can form part of that broader management activity.
Common mistake
Do not define management only as giving orders or assume technically accurate plans are sufficient without people, resources and coordinated action.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | BT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| FIA | FBT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |