Functions of Management Ruth Ann Gainey Leading
What is management? The act of engaging with an organization’s human resources and physical resources to accomplish desired goals and objectives
Five Functions of Management Planning Organizing Staffing Leading Controlling
Planning The process of thinking about and organizing the activities to achieve desired results Understanding vision/mission Business Plans/Strategic plans
Organizing Structure in the organization Divide the work Resources Departments Authority/decision Responsibility Management control
Staffing After planning and organizing organizations need people with the knowledge, skills and abilities to staff and operate their organization This includes hiring, orientating, training, performance and wage reviews Having the right people are critical to success Ongoing process
Leading Managers lead their organizations using different styles and approaches to achieve the desired outcome. Leadership styles Autocratic Democratic Transactional Transformational
Controlling Verifying whether everything occurs as planned or expected based on: Performance Standards Plans and objectives Look for gaps-weaknesses or errors Monitor progress Continuous Management function Used at all levels Forward looking Links to plan Tool to achieve goals
Management Styles Directing Telling someone what to do, how to do and when One way communication Manager is close by Delegating Assigning tasks for employee Employees can complete independently Helping them learn and grown Follow up necessary Discussing Two way communication Ask questions Get everyone involved Prepare in advance Collaboration
Functions of Management Thank you! Leading
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