Style Theory

In this theory the focus is not on who is the leader, the focus is what they do. Although trait and
style theory are quite similar, but style theory focus in task and relationship behaviour (Burkus,
2013). Style theory mainly focus in two behaviour: Task and relationship behaviour.

Hard and Soft Management Skills

Hard skills are those that can be taught. Every technical skill is part of hard skills for example:
Computer programming, web design, accounting. Hard skills are general knowledge which you learn
from daily life experience, including education. On the other hand, Soft skills are those which are
other than technical skills for example: communication, listening, leadership. Soft skills help with
interpersonal issues. Soft skills are the outcome of how you work on your own or in group with your
personal habits. The main difference between both skills is how they are gained and used in daily
work life.

TASK 2 (SPEAKER NOTES)

Operational Management
Operational management is a collection of operation that produce value in the form of products and
services by translating input into outputs. The management of operations plays a vital role for every
organisation. The action made by business would have a huge effect on the price of product and
service. In order to provide goods and services to customers, the resources and activities are
planned, organised and controlled effectively in operations management. Operations management
encompasses extensive functions from provision of raw materials to manufacturing, assembly and
distribution of finished goods.

Supply chain and logistics

An important part of operations management is logistics and supply chain management. Logistics is
an important part of supply chain management. It includes arranging, implementing and handling
products, resources, and information from the point of origin to the point of use. Logistics aligns the
complex traffic and distribution flows, shipment and receiving, import and export processes,
warehousing, inventory control, ordering, project planning, and customer support. Companies
regard logistics as a critical supply chain blueprint. This is used to control, organize and track services
needed for the efficient, prompt, cost-effective and secure delivery of goods.[ CITATION Mic19 \l
1033 ]

Huawei’s key management functions

The management should lead and interact with the team members in five ways known as key
management functions. This includes planning, staffing, organising, staffing, directing and
controlling.
Planning
Strategic planning is the method of determining the Huawei company priorities, and then setting a
path for success. This function assesses the activities and priorities that exist. Managers then
organize initiatives to accomplish these goals. Leaders tend to be more strategic: they have to be
problem solvers who can view the big picture and recognize specific issues which affect overall
performance. For example, if the goal is to reduce the time taken for clients to order, an
organizational strategy to increase product efficiency is implemented.
Organising:
The organizing function brings together resources to achieve the organisational objectives set in the
process of planning. Resources include equipment, human resources and financial support. Leaders
need to determine what activities are required, assign specific staff to those activities, and efficiently
delegate tasks. Leaders need to organize activities to keep the resources flowing towards targets
efficiently. It is necessary to give priority at any given time to which resources are needed. For
example, if there is need for more inventory but the Huawei company does not have the financial
resources to provide the inventory, then the goal is to resolve the financial need.
Staffing:
It will cripple the Huawei company's ability to support customers when business is short-handed,
and it often overwhelms current workers. Management needs to define key job positions and ensure
that the best talent fits that specific role. If the right staffing structure is developed, leaders need to
provide training, career growth, pay rates and monitor performance. Successful leaders will grow
talent and recognise the ones that are ready for promotion.
Directing
A key function is directing the activities. Letting workers know what and when needs to be done is
responsibility of managers. Yet managers tell people what to do, while leaders inspire people to
make positive contributions. The role of directing requires leaders to do more than simply position
orders, while tasks have to be completed for business success. This function begins with supervising
subordinates while at the same time inspiring teams communicated in clear ways through directed
leadership.
Controlling
Control refers to all the mechanisms produced by leaders to track performance. Sports coaches have
a saying, "Winners keep score," which means winners know where they're and know what's required
to hit a target. This business role requires leaders to set performance expectations, assess actual
performance, and compare metrics for anomalies to be determined. Leaders analyze the data and
make changes to procedures, practices, training or staff based on the data to fix failures. [ CITATION
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