This is a short, 12-week introductory course in Management. Chapter 1 covers the very basics of the subject. Management, Organization, Managers, nonmanagerial employees, organizational structure, top managers, middle managers, first-line managers, supervisor, CEO, CFO, COO, VP, Effectiveness, efficiency, resource usage, goal attainment, functions approach, planning, organizing, leading, controlling, management roles, figurehead, leader, liaison, monitor, disseminator, spokesperson, entrepreneur, disturbance handler, resource allocator, negotiator,