Editing Business administration (section)

== Overview ==
The administration of a business includes the performance or management of business operations and [[decision-making]], as well as the efficient organization of people and other resources to direct activities towards common [[goal]]s. In general, "administration" refers to the broader [[management]] function, including the associated [[finance]], [[Employment|personnel]] and [[management information systems|MIS]] services.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Business Administration: Master's of Business Administration |url=https://www.christendom.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/christendom_business.pdf}}</ref>

Administration can refer to the [[bureaucracy|bureaucratic]] or operational performance of routine [[office]] tasks,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Farazmand|first=Ali|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=N3D4DpKDZq0C&q=Administration+can+refer+to+the+bureaucratic+or+operational+performance+of+routine+office+tasks&pg=PA241|title=Bureaucracy and Administration|date=2009-06-23|publisher=CRC Press|isbn=978-1-4200-1522-5|language=en}}</ref> usually internally oriented and reactive rather than proactive. Administrators, broadly speaking, engage in a common set of functions to meet an organization's goals. [[Henri Fayol]] (1841–1925) described these "functions" of the administrator as "[[fayolism#Fayol's Elements (or functions) of Management|the five elements of administration]]".<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2020-10-18|title=Henri Fayol, practitioner and theoretician – revered and reviled|url=https://doi.org/10.1108/17511341011073960|journal=Journal of Management History|doi=10.1108/17511341011073960|last1=Golden Pryor|first1=Mildred|last2=Taneja|first2=Sonia|volume=16|issue=4|pages=489–503|url-access=subscription}}</ref> According to Fayol, the five functions of management are planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling. Without proper business management, a firm cannot utilize its resources properly so, it is the most important term in running a business firm.<ref>
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 | first1 = I. Carl
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 | chapter = School Business Administration as a Subset of Generic Management
 | title = School business administration: a planning approach
 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=Js2dAAAAMAAJ
 | edition = 4
 | publisher = Allyn and Bacon
 | date = 1991
 | page = 58
 | isbn = 9780205131396
 | access-date = 16 October 2019
}}</ref>
=== Key skills for Business Management ===
[[Strategic thinking]], [[leadership]], [[problem-solving]], [[communication]], and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people and organizations are among the key skills and competencies required of effective managers. Managers must also be able to balance the needs and interests of various stakeholders, such as employees, customers, shareholders, and the larger community.<ref>{"assessing the feasibility of the strategic long range cannon: Unclassified summary" at nap.edu. 2 Today's Operating Environment | Assessing the Feasibility of the Strategic Long Range Cannon: Unclassified Summary |The National Academies Press. (n.d.). Retrieved February 12, 2023, from https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/26129/chapter/4 |url=https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/26129/chapter/4#14}}</ref> Management is a critical aspect of any successful organization, and it requires a wide range of skills, knowledge, and expertise. Whether managing a small team or a large corporation, effective management is essential to achieving success and driving growth. Another critical aspect is effectively managing and motivating employees. Managers must be able to foster a positive and productive work environment, as well as recognize and reward employees who contribute to the overall success of the organization. This can include providing opportunities for professional development and growth, as well as establishing clear communication channels and ensuring that everyone understands their role and responsibilities.<ref> Tejas Ramdas, Raffaella Sadun, and Nicholas Bloom (2022). [https://hbr.org/2022/09/visualizing-a-century-of-management-ideas?ab=seriesnav-bigidea|url=https://hbr.org/2022/09/visualizing-a-century-of-management-ideas?ab=seriesnav-bigidea&registration=success "Visualizing a Century of Management Ideas".] [[Harvard Business Review]], September 19 2022.</ref>

=== Concepts in business management ===

* [[Organizational culture|Corporate culture]]
* [[Fail fast (business)|Fail fast]]
* [[Kanban]]
* [[Sunk cost]]