1 Functions of Management Yolanda Green BSHS/322 December 4, 2011 Instructor Frank Scarpone 2 When it comes to operating a successful business, organizations can best achieve the goals and objectives of the company by following the four functions of management. The four functions of management are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The following paper discusses the four functions of management, and also explains how each function relates to my own organization. The first function of management is planning. Planning is the most important aspect of all functions of management.
How Internal and External Factors Affect the Four Functions of Management Like many others successful organizations, Verizon still stands on the four functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) to guide them into the future. Even though these functions has changed and evolved over the years, they remain as relevant and useful as ever before. They help management lay out the blueprint for how they will operate their organization. There are though factors, internally and externally, that affects how each of these four functions of management are designed and carried out. It is the planning stage where management decides what direction they want to carry their business, and how they will get to the goals they have set.
Those directly involved will also include the Board of Directors and executive leadership. The member of the BCP execution team will be delegated roles and tasks to provide clear understanding and plan execution. The BCP team will be a cross-functional team that covers all critical areas within the department, so in the event of a major business
Running head: Technology Implementation 1 Technology Implementation MonaLisa Void TEC 401 February 5, 2012 Doug Brtek Running head: Technology Implementation 2 At some point change is inevitable in today’s organizations. In order to survive and stay competitive with the competing organizations, it is imperative to stay abreast of any new technology available. As a manager, it is imperative to follow the necessary steps when implementing new technology into an organization. It
Results of most coaching engagements are measured. 4. Results of all coaching engagements are measured. The 8 elements in the diagnostic tool point to an overall model of a successful coaching environment that consists of: Strong executive and leadership support. A well-managed program, with clear roles for coaches and clear responsibilities for everyone.
We recapped the four management functions. 1) Planning: which defines the organization’s goal and establish a strategy to accomplish it. 2) The coordinator function: a leader/manager whose job it is to motivate employees and resolve any conflict among the staff as it arise. 3). The Controlling function: the manager taking charge to make sure all the operations of the organization, are running smoothly and monitors employee’s performance (Robbins & Judge, 2011).
A project charter has four major purposes and those purposes are to authorize the project manager to proceed with the project, to help the team and sponsor develop a common understanding, to help the team and sponsor commit to the completion of the project, and to screen out poor projects (Kloppenborg, page 85). “First, a project charter formally authorizes the project” (Kloppenborg, page 85). This also gives the project manager the authority to utilize and apply resources to activities surrounding the project. “Second, everyone involved in the upcoming project needs to develop a common understanding of what the project entails” (Kloppenborg, page85). This would include a summary
HR management and line management must work together at all times to ensure that all their common deliverables are successfully met. However, HR management has many unique functions and tasks. These are the main roles of the HR manager: • providing guidance and advice • providing service • creating and implementing policies • advocating for employees” (Youssef, C. (2012). Human Resource Management. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.) Providing guidance and advice The first person that congratulated me on getting my new job was the HR representative.
It is vital for Kudler to continue reviewing and improving its information system to ensure its appropriateness to the changing characteristics and needs of its customers. More focus should be placed on forecasting techniques to ensure that there would be a match between what the company offers and what the customers need. The best decision may be to use a combination of methods to forecast sales rather than just one (Payne, 2012). Once the manager accepts the process, they must see to it that it is logical, it fits the needs of the organization, and it can adapt to changes in the environment. Threats and
Management is required to set realistic goals for the company along with objectives. A plan of action will be set and requiring management to let others be aware of the policies that need to be followed. Is helps keep the companies managers aware of the finances and the future of the company’s finances to make the right decisions. Controlling is when the company must follow the original plans that have been set from the beginning. Organizing and directing is thinking of ideas and putting into effect.