Manager in Management By Yoseph Kaburuan, MBA

The Definition of Management Management is the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizational resources Managers get things done through the organization Create right systems and environment Organizations need good managers

What Do Managers Do?

The Process of Management

Functions of a Manager

Functions as a Manager Planning - defining goals for future organisational performance + deciding on the tasks and resources needed to attain those goals. Organising - assigning tasks + grouping tasks into departments + allocating resources to departments. Leading - use of influence to motivate employees to achieve the organisational goals. Controlling - monitoring employees’ activities + determining whether the organisation is achieving its goals + making corrections as necessary.

Management Skills

Management Skills Conceptual skills Cognitive ability to see the organisation as a whole system and the relationships among its parts skills Human The ability to work with and through people Technical skills Understanding and proficiency in the performance of specific tasks 8

Relationship of Skills to Management

Top Causes of Manager Failure

Levels of Management

Management Levels

Top managers Top managers are at the top of the organisational hierarchy and are responsible for the entire organisation. Their primary focus is monitoring the external environment and determining the best strategy to be competitive. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: setting organisational goals and defining strategies to achieve them communicating a shared vision for the organisation shaping corporate culture, and nurturing entrepreneurial spirit Examples: CEO, Chairman, Director

Middle managers Middle managers work at the middle levels of the organisation. Typically, there are two or more management levels below them. They are concerned with short-term (rather than long-term) planning. Middle management levels have been reduced. Example: General Manager

First-line managers First or second management level Directly responsible for the production of goods and services Responsible for groups of non-management employees Focus is on accomplishing day-to-day objectives by applying rules and procedures Examples: Supervisor, First line manager, Section chief

Management Types: Horizontal Functional managers: Responsible for departments that perform specific tasks General managers: Responsible for several departments

Manager Roles

Manager Roles Role: Set expectations for a manager’s behavior Every role undertaken by a manager accomplishes the functions of: Planning Organizing Leading Controlling

Ten Manager Roles

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