Definition and Functions of
Management
NATURE OF MANAGEMENT
IS management an art or science?
ART
Because it depends on the skills, aptitude and creativity of the manager
SCIENCE
Because there is considerable knowledge in the field of management with
basic principles for guidance of basic activities
It evolved from numbers of theories that involved extensive studies and
experiments
WHAT IS MANAGEMENT?
is the process of using what you have {RESOURCES} , to do what you want to do
.... {GOALS}
is the process of planning, organizing, leading and controlling the activities of an
organization effectively and efficiently to achieve its goals
is getting work done through others (4 RESOURCES)
number 1 should always be HUMAN RESOURCE
help others
enabling others
create opportunities for collaboration
give feedback on ideas and work processes
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WHO IS A MANAGER
A manager is a person responsible for work performance of group members
Has formal authority to commit organizational resources
Different types of managers
The PROBLEM SOLVING Manager
Focuses on providing solution to every problem of the company; concentrates
on achieving the company goals
PROBLEM: He will always be on the look out for problems that he forgets
about other things in the office
The PITCHFORK Manager
threatens employees to work towards a goal; employs fear tactics and uses
iron hand to push employees for results to avoid consequences. Characterize
as TOUGH AND RUDE
The PONTIFICATING Manager
Neither follows and strategy nor prepare for any situation or task and usually
ends up with inconsistent results
The PRESUMPTUOUS Manager
Focus more on themselves than anything else; not a team player and usually
works for personal gain or interest
The PERFECT Manager
open to change and personal growth; he can be mechanical and may lack
interpersonal skills
The PASSIVE Manager
wants to please everyone and make the team members happy; being a crowd
pleaser becomes a hindrance because of his lack of drive and assertiveness to
manage a team.
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The PROACTIVE Manager
possesses the good quality of the other types of managers
The Four Managerial Functions
PLANNING
is setting and attaining goals
ORGANIZING AND STAFFING
obtains human and physical resources to get a job done
structuring the business organization in such a way that employees are
grouped together to perform jobs or tasks
LEADING
influences others to achieve organization objectives
Leaders/Managers also execute to accomplish goals
CONTROLLING
ensures that performance conforms to plans. Requires managers to identify
any deviations from the strategies and methods in attaining the company's
objectives
Executive plans the most; supervisors leads face-to-face the most
LEVELS OF MANAGEMENT
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TOP LEVEL MANAGER (EXECUTIVES)
are empowered to make major decisions; have extensive knowledge and must
be multi skilled and analytical
Must be aware of the business environment where the organization operates
especiallt irs target
Term C level managers refers to top level manager with "chief" in title
MIDDLE LEVEL MANAGERS
are layers between top- and first-level mnanagers. Assigned to supervise
specific units or departments; highlt specialized in managing the tasks and
operations of assigned units
FIRST LEVEL MANAGERS
They directly oversee employees or workers and are task with carrying out the
decisions communicated by the middle managers
MANAGERIAL ROLES
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MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Managers should posses the following key management skills
CONCEPTUAL SKILLS
refers to the manager;s ability to analyze a particular situation, identify new
opportunities and resources, and decide on the best strategies and courses of
action
HUMAN SKILLS
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includes manager's capacity to motivate, lead and control the behavior of his
subordinates; effectively communicate, coordinate and ealte with his employess
TECHNICAL SKILLS
specific competencies that a manager should have in relation to the type of
tasks assigned to him; specializations on particular departments assigned
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