Business Management Notes
1. Definition
Business management is the process of planning, organizing, leading, and
controlling resources (human, financial, physical, and informational) to achieve
organizational goals efficiently and effectively.
2. Functions of Management (Fayol’s Principles)
1. Planning – Setting objectives and determining how to achieve them.
2. Organizing – Allocating resources and assigning tasks.
3. Leading – Motivating and directing employees.
4. Controlling – Monitoring performance and making adjustments.
3. Levels of Management
Top-level (Executives/CEO): Strategic decisions, vision-setting.
Middle-level (Managers): Implementing plans, overseeing departments.
Lower-level (Supervisors): Day-to-day operations and team management.
4. Key Areas in Business Management
Human Resource Management – Hiring, training, performance evaluation.
Operations Management – Production, quality control, logistics.
Marketing Management – Market research, promotion, sales strategy.
Financial Management – Budgeting, investing, financial reporting.
Strategic Management – Long-term planning and competitive positioning.
5. Skills Required for Effective Management
Leadership
Communication
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Time management
Delegation
6. Types of Business Structures
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Corporation
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Cooperative
7. Decision-Making Process
1. Identify the problem
2. Gather information
3. Analyze options
4. Choose the best alternative
5. Implement the decision
6. Evaluate the results
8. SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Used for strategic planning and situational analysis.
9. Management Styles
Autocratic – One-way communication, top-down control.
Democratic – Two-way communication, employee input valued.
Laissez-Faire – Minimal supervision, high employee freedom.
10. Trends in Modern Business Management
Digital transformation & AI integration
Remote & hybrid work models
Sustainable & ethical practices
Globalization
Data-driven decision-making