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Read to Learn Describe the overall purpose of management. Discuss the four functions of management.
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Introduction to Management
If a firm has employees, then some type of management is necessary. management the process or functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
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Management Responsibilities Meeting Goals Efficiently
Graphic Organizer Management Responsibilities Meeting Goals Efficiently Focusing on Goals Profit Made
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The Four Functions of Management
The four functions of management are: Planning Organizing Leading Controlling Some managers may primarily focus on one or two of these functions.
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The Four Functions of Management
A challenge for many managers is dealing with multiple objectives, each at a different functional level. Communicating with employees at all times helps assure that objectives are met.
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Planning Planning involves figuring out the resources that are needed and the standards that must be met. planning the act or process of creating goals and objectives as well as strategies to meet them
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Organizing and Staffing
A manager is responsible for organizing people, work processes, and equipment. organizing getting the resources arranged in an orderly and functional way to accomplish goals and objectives
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Organizing and Staffing
A small firm may have only one top-level manager. top-level manager a manager who is responsible for setting goals and planning for the future as well as leading and controlling the work of others
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Organizing and Staffing
Middle managers are often responsible for various departments in a business. middle manager a manager who carries out the decisions of top managers
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Organizing and Staffing
Supervisors, office managers, and crew leaders are types of operational managers. operational manager a manager who is responsible for the daily operations of a business
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Organizing and Staffing
A manager may be involved in creating an organizational chart. organizational chart a chart that shows how the firm is structured and who is in charge of whom
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Organizational Chart Top-Level Manager Middle Manager
Operational Manager
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Organizational Chart for Keepsake Gifts
Dawna Kemper is the president There are 3 Managers: Cindy Halowksi – warehouse Lara Sighn – retail store Bob Kemper - online store 3 Retail Sales Associates A Webmaster Online Sales Associate Two Warehouse Workers Organizational Chart for Keepsake Gifts
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Organizational Chart for Keepsake Gifts
Dawna Kemper is the president There are 3 Managers: Cindy Halowksi – warehouse Lara Sighn – retail store Bob Kemper - online store 3 Retail Sales Associates A Webmaster Online Sales Associate Two Warehouse Workers Dawna Kemper Organizational Chart for Keepsake Gifts
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Organizational Chart for Keepsake Gifts
Dawna Kemper is the president There are 3 Managers: Cindy Halowksi – warehouse Lara Sighn – retail store Bob Kemper - online store 3 Retail Sales Associates A Webmaster Online Sales Associate Two Warehouse Workers Dawna Kemper Cindy Halowski Warehouse Retail Store Lara Sighn Online Store Bob Kemper Organizational Chart for Keepsake Gifts
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Organizational Chart for Keepsake Gifts
Dawna Kemper is the president There are 3 Managers: Cindy Halowksi – warehouse Lara Sighn – retail store Bob Kemper - online store 3 Retail Sales Associates A Webmaster Online Sales Associate Two Warehouse Workers Dawna Kemper Cindy Halowski Warehouse Retail Store Lara Sighn Sales Associate Online Store Bob Kemper Organizational Chart for Keepsake Gifts
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Organizational Chart for Keepsake Gifts
Dawna Kemper is the president There are 3 Managers: Cindy Halowksi – warehouse Lara Sighn – retail store Bob Kemper - online store 3 Retail Sales Associates A Webmaster Online Sales Associate Two Warehouse Workers Dawna Kemper Cindy Halowski Warehouse Retail Store Lara Sighn Sales Associate Online Store Bob Kemper Web Master Organizational Chart for Keepsake Gifts
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Organizational Chart for Keepsake Gifts
Dawna Kemper is the president There are 3 Managers: Cindy Halowksi – warehouse Lara Sighn – retail store Bob Kemper - online store 3 Retail Sales Associates A Webmaster Online Sales Associate Two Warehouse Workers Dawna Kemper Cindy Halowski Warehouse Warehouse Worker Retail Store Lara Sighn Sales Associate Online Store Bob Kemper Web Master Organizational Chart for Keepsake Gifts
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Leading Leading involves: Setting standards Delegating work
Enforcing policies Resolving conflicts leading providing direction and vision
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Showing a Strong Work Ethic
Graphic Organizer How Good Managers Lead by Example Showing Respect Showing Honesty Showing Loyalty Showing Courtesy Showing a Strong Work Ethic Showing Motivation Showing Initiative Showing Cooperation Showing Punctuality
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Controlling Controlling involves several tasks, including monitoring customer satisfaction. controlling keeping the company on track and making sure goals are met
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Graphic Organizer Controlling Keeping track of budgets
Keeping track of schedules Monitoring the quality of products or services Monitoring and reviewing employee performance Taking corrective action when goals are not met Monitoring customer satisfaction
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Incentive Plans Some companies try to motivate employees with incentives such as on-site child care and bonuses.
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You and your friend, Jeremiah, were helping your little brother figure out how to make molded cars from melted crayons using a kit you gave him. You decide to sell the cars at a local toy shop. Jeremiah wants to be a partner in your business. Decision Making Since Jeremiah was involved in the initial experiment, do you have an obligation to make him a partner? What about your little brother?
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Answer Students might suggest that both Jeremiah’s and the little brother’s input into the process of making the cars should be rewarded in some way, especially if their ideas result in sales and profits. Having partners can help an entrepreneur launch and grow a business. However, disagreement among partners can sometimes present significant roadblocks to success.
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What is management? The aspect of business that involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
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What are three levels of management?
top, middle, and operational
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Which of the three levels is most involved in the day-to-day supervision of employees?
operational management
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