GM can refer to different things depending on the context. Here are some possible meanings:
-
General Motors: This is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The company is most known for owning and manufacturing its four core automobile brands of Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick.
-
Genetic Modification: GM is a technology that involves inserting DNA into the genome of an organism. To produce a GM plant, new DNA is transferred into plant cells. Usually, the cells are then grown in tissue culture where they develop into plants. The seeds produced by these plants will inherit the new DNA.
-
General Manager: A general manager (GM) is responsible for all or part of a departments operations or the company's operations, including generating revenue and controlling costs. In small companies, the general manager may be one of the top executives. In hierarchical organizations, GMs rank above most employees but below corporate-level executives.
It is important to consider the context to determine the meaning of GM.
