This document provides an introduction to management. It defines management as the process of achieving organizational goals by getting work done through others. It discusses definitions of management from various sources and whether management is an art or science. It also describes the differences between management and administration. The document outlines a basic model for management and different levels of management including top, middle, and first-line managers. It defines the roles and responsibilities of managers and lists common management skills and functions including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling.