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听力原文:W: Do you think you can give an exact definition of 'management',Mr.Rogers?
M: Management is the process of achieving results through other peoplE.
W: What are the functions of management?
M: There are mainly four.The first is planning.Managers define goals,establish strategy and develop plans to co-ordinate activities.
W: That's not easy,I think.
M: No.And the second is organizing,which means managers will determine what tasks to be done,who is to do them,how the tasks are to be grouped,who reports to whom,etC.
W: That's complicateD.
M: And the third is leading.It includes motivating subordinates,directing others,selecting the most effective communication channels and resolving conflicts.
W: Do you think the goal of good management is to get rid of conflicts?
M: Actually,we've made considerable progress towards overcoming the view that conflict is baD.
W: So you mean conflicts can be good fur an organization?
M: Yes.Conflicts can be used to bring about substantial changes to the existing power structure,current patterns of interaction between people at work,and attitudE.
W: That surprises mE.
M: The last function controlling means to monitor activities to ensure they are being accomplished as planned,and correct significant deviations.
W: It is said that all managers need to realize that the more they delegate now,the less time will take to accomplish tasks later.Is that true?
M: Right.Without delegation,managers run the risk of being a 'doer' rather than a 'manager'.
W: Can I understand this as 'delegation is a ticket to fide free and have others to do your work'?
M: Not exactly.it is rather a means for managers to focus on their true functions,
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