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Managing Change Part II MGT/426 Managing Change At times organizations tend to take on their own culture and in doing so, they face different challenges and changes. For Citigroup to compete, stay financially fit, and adapt, the organizations has to change. Citigroup’s employees must understand how change can be beneficial to the organizational and to them as well. By implementing change will allow the organization grow, meet customers’ needs, challenge the employees to improve his or her skills. Change is imperative for Citigroup to remain relevant.
In addition, management controls the process as well as providing the path, rules, and resources to reach the companies goal (Kumle, 2006). Roles of Managers and Leaders Some say that the difference between a manager and being a leader is that management is career while leadership is a calling. Being a leader, one has to have a clearly defined convictions and most importantly, the courage of one’s convictions to see them manifest into reality (Kossoff, 2011). Effective leadership skills are developed and refined by time, experience, and a true desire to be more than just a manager, but a true leader. What roles do managers and leaders play in today’s environment?
In this paper will be discussed the flexible theory of leadership and its function to the procedure in Costco Company. In addition to the role of the chief executive officer plays in flexible leadership theory. A corporation’s directorial effectiveness such as Costco has to be supported on the durable willingness to compete to succeed. In today business world the model for organizations is to become accustomed to an international globalization, diverse cultures and growth, the necessary to do better than the competition and to be able to draw attention and keep a substantial marketplace is desired to stay on the top. Marketplace frequently changes and drifts fast, for this reason leadership quality is required to guarantee the business survival and domination.
Course Team Project – Week 6 Report CanGo: Analysis and Recommendations Team B Dr. Kevin Hagans Devry University: Senior Project 10/13/2012 1. Problem: Company appears to be disorganized when it comes to internal structure and processes. Recommendation: To improve their managerial structure, CanGo needs to allocate resources and manage dependencies. According to a Harvard Review article written by Bob Frisch (2012), research shows that in business cases, companies often sail though the senior team meetings without those in attendance knowing exactly what they’re signing up for because senior executives already have an execution plan for what they want senior team members to accomplish. Liz and Warren need to make sure that projects are prioritized, assign who is responsible for what part of each project.
The apprehension of the management team is understood because that is the culture; however, once the functionality is implemented and the management team sees the growth and positive change, the company will be more adapt to change. The project management consultant’s strategies to convince the Levon management team to accept and move forward with the change required realistic information to be presented, as well as for the team to be shown where they can
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
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.
* Have the ‘right person’ at the ‘right time’, with the ‘right skills and capabilities’ in the ‘right place’. * Good planning acts as a form of control and increases the likelihood of positive staffing outcomes. * Planning is also important to be able to anticipate changes in the internal and external business environment. Staffing The process of planning, acquiring, deploying and retaing a workforce Determain whp will work for the organisation and what their employees will do Enables an organisation to execute its business strategy, which for most organisationg lies with their people Step 1 job design – concerned with how th\asts that are to be performed are combined to form the job Step 2 job analysis – job analysis is a process of collecting and analysing detailed information about tasts, content and responsibilities of