The second role is the Informational role that is demonstrated by manager’s ability to research and extract vital information through a variety of media sources for the good of the organization. Managers are the transmitters of information to the company or organization. The third role is the Decisional role assigned to managers to initiate and oversee projects solely for the purpose of enhancing job readiness and performance within the
Controlling is when a manager makes certain that a plan is in place and followed by each affected area of the organization. Next would be organizing the staff to make sure each employee has the right skills to work on the plan and making certain that the plans are followed. Next would be organizing and directing and deciding what resources are most effective for the task at hand and how to use these resources. The reason for this is so that the organization runs smoothly and effectively. The last element is decision making and managers must do this after reviewing the choices from the information and the alternatives given in the reports or logs.
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.
Planning/strategizing works together with the organization’s primary purpose based on where the organization wants to be and what it will take for them to get there. Planning/strategizing enables management to go beyond daily activities to set realistic goals for the organization’s success. Organizing involves setting the structure and the coordination and use of available resources needed to carry out tasks necessary to achieve the organizational plans. Leading is the ability to motivate people to give their best both individually and within group settings. Through guidance, leadership ability, and supervision of employees managers achieve organizational goals.
To define a project scope, you must first identify the following things: • Project objectives • Goals • Sub-phases • Tasks • Resources • Budget • Schedule in the case of Red, it is the responsibility of the project manager to clearly communicate what the project is, who requires it, why, what is it designed to achieve, resources available, who will be involved and who will be affected by the end result. The scope of the project outlines the objectives of the project and the goals that need to be met. Once the scope has been defined, the project manager can put together their team and be sure that the people with the most relevant skills are in the right roles. Q2. For each of the stakeholder groups in the following list, identify who within the organisation fits into these categories and why they are important in the context of the project?
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.
A project charter describes what the project is and how a team will approach it, as well as listing the name of all stakeholders. “It is a critical component of the project management initiation and planning phases” (www.brighthubpm.com). The project charter is meant to lay the foundation of the project and it includes a statement of the business needs. “Each project begins with an idea, vision, or business opportunity and that is the starting point that must be associated with your organization’s business objectives” (www.brighthubpm.com). 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).
Situational leadership is based on several factors that involve motivations and the situation that is on hand. Every organization needs to be managed in some form of manner, and leaders of these organizations need to make sure that they have four key that can help them succeed in the responsibilities of being a good leaders, and these these keys include: 1) there ability of planning, 2) have a good understanding of organizing, 3) ability to lead by example, and 4) there ability to control a situation. Management can also be defined as the function that determines how the organization's human, financial, physical, informational, and technical resources are arranged and coordinated to perform tasks towards achievement of strategic
R. Wayne Pace found three key elements helped company’s structure successful policies: creating the system, maintaining the system, and improving the system (Pace, 2012). In my opinion, I believe it is valuable to use this element with creating policies and procedures. Following these elements will provide the company with a guideline that all employees should follow. It will create policies that management can use uphold decision, and provide insight on what works, what does not, and where improvements needs to be made. WHAT ARE POLICIES AND
14. Which of the following best describes a dynamic organization? A. Creating organizations that continually focus on the internal processes to achieve goals B. Building an organization by grouping jobs into work units and allocating resources C. Identifying business functions and mobilizing leaders D. Being flexible and responsive towards customer needs and the competitive environment Correct!