The document discusses different views of management and the environment of management. It describes the omnipotent view, which holds that managers are directly responsible for organizational success or failure. It also describes the symbolic view, which says that external factors outside managers' control influence outcomes. The document also outlines the specific environment including customers, suppliers, public groups, and competitors, as well as the general environment comprising economic, political/legal, sociocultural, demographic, technological, and global factors. It discusses the importance of managing stakeholder relationships for improved organizational performance and ethical reasons.