Definition and Functions of

Management
NATURE OF MANAGEMENT

IS management an art or science?

ART

Because it depends on the skills, aptitude and creativity of the manager

SCIENCE

Because there is considerable knowledge in the field of management with

basic principles for guidance of basic activities

It evolved from numbers of theories that involved extensive studies and

experiments

WHAT IS MANAGEMENT?
is the process of using what you have {RESOURCES} , to do what you want to do
.... {GOALS}

is the process of planning, organizing, leading and controlling the activities of an

organization effectively and efficiently to achieve its goals

is getting work done through others (4 RESOURCES)

number 1 should always be HUMAN RESOURCE

help others
enabling others
create opportunities for collaboration
give feedback on ideas and work processes

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 WHO IS A MANAGER
A manager is a person responsible for work performance of group members

Has formal authority to commit organizational resources

Different types of managers

The PROBLEM SOLVING Manager

Focuses on providing solution to every problem of the company; concentrates

on achieving the company goals

PROBLEM: He will always be on the look out for problems that he forgets
about other things in the office

The PITCHFORK Manager

threatens employees to work towards a goal; employs fear tactics and uses
iron hand to push employees for results to avoid consequences. Characterize
as TOUGH AND RUDE

The PONTIFICATING Manager

Neither follows and strategy nor prepare for any situation or task and usually
ends up with inconsistent results

The PRESUMPTUOUS Manager

Focus more on themselves than anything else; not a team player and usually
works for personal gain or interest

The PERFECT Manager

open to change and personal growth; he can be mechanical and may lack
interpersonal skills

The PASSIVE Manager

wants to please everyone and make the team members happy; being a crowd
pleaser becomes a hindrance because of his lack of drive and assertiveness to
manage a team.

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 The PROACTIVE Manager

possesses the good quality of the other types of managers

The Four Managerial Functions

PLANNING

is setting and attaining goals

ORGANIZING AND STAFFING

obtains human and physical resources to get a job done

structuring the business organization in such a way that employees are

grouped together to perform jobs or tasks

LEADING

influences others to achieve organization objectives

Leaders/Managers also execute to accomplish goals

CONTROLLING

ensures that performance conforms to plans. Requires managers to identify

any deviations from the strategies and methods in attaining the company's
objectives

Executive plans the most; supervisors leads face-to-face the most

LEVELS OF MANAGEMENT

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 TOP LEVEL MANAGER (EXECUTIVES)

are empowered to make major decisions; have extensive knowledge and must
be multi skilled and analytical

Must be aware of the business environment where the organization operates

especiallt irs target

Term C level managers refers to top level manager with "chief" in title

MIDDLE LEVEL MANAGERS

are layers between top- and first-level mnanagers. Assigned to supervise

specific units or departments; highlt specialized in managing the tasks and
operations of assigned units

FIRST LEVEL MANAGERS

They directly oversee employees or workers and are task with carrying out the
decisions communicated by the middle managers

MANAGERIAL ROLES

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 MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Managers should posses the following key management skills

CONCEPTUAL SKILLS

refers to the manager;s ability to analyze a particular situation, identify new

opportunities and resources, and decide on the best strategies and courses of
action

HUMAN SKILLS

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 includes manager's capacity to motivate, lead and control the behavior of his
subordinates; effectively communicate, coordinate and ealte with his employess

TECHNICAL SKILLS

specific competencies that a manager should have in relation to the type of

tasks assigned to him; specializations on particular departments assigned

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