FACULTY OF

ENGINEERING &
TECHNOLOGY
SUPERVISORY
MANAGEMENT
(EMN2203)

MODULE 3:THE SUPERVISER’S

RESPONSOBILITIES AND
FUNCTIONS
TEAM MEMBERS

SHEMAR LANFERMAN - 1039043

GRACE HINDS - 1043200

ACHIM ABRAMS - 1045584

LETICIA ANDREWS - 1044015

CHANDERPAUL SOOKDEO - 1045329

PRESENTATION
OUTLINE

 FUNCTIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A
SUPERVISOR.
 SKILL SETS A SUPERVISOR MUST
POSSESS.
 SUPERVISOR’S RELATIONSHIP
WITH EMPLOYEES, PEERS, &
SUPERIORS.
 IMPORTANCE FOR A SUPERVISOR
TO UNDERSTAND HIS/HER
STYLE,PERSONALITY, TRAITS &
EMOTIONAL STATES.
 MAIN MANAGEMENT
/LEADERSHIP STYLES.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SUPERVISOR

A supervisor is an individual who plays many

important roles in an organization. For supervisors to
complete their specific tasks, he/ she should have
strong interpersonal skills, technical skills,
organisational skills, leadership skills and a passion
for success.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SUPERVISOR CONT’D

TRAINING MANAGING CREATING EVALUATING RESOLVE REPORTING IDENTIFYING

EMPLOYEES WORKFLOW TEAM EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE TO HIGHER CAREER
SCHEDULE PERFORMANC ISSUES & MANAGEMEN ADVANCEME
E WORKPLACE T AND HR NT
DISPUTE

LINKING PINS
WHAT ARE SOME SKILL SETS A GOOD SUPERVISOR MUST
POSSESS?

TECHNICAL INTERPERSONAL CONCEPTUAL

SKILLS SKILLS SKILLS

DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION DECISION MAKING

SKILLS SKILLS SKILLS

TIME
MANAGEMENT
SKILLS
SUPERVISOR’S RELATION WITH EMPLOYEES, PEERS, &
SUPERIORS.

EMPLOYEES

1. Communication: Clear expectations must be communicated,

feedback must be given, and employee concerns must be heard by
supervisors.

2. Trust: Supervisors must have a level of faith in the skills and

judgement of their staff members. Employee empowerment and a
healthy work environment can be fostered by this trust.

3. Support: Supervisors should give staff members the tools and

assistance they need to do their duties well (Ahmed, 2020).
SUPERVISOR’S RELATION WITH EMPLOYEES, PEERS, &
SUPERIORS CONT’D.

PEERS
• Collaboration: Supervisors frequently need to collaborate to
achieve organisational goals. This calls for efficient collaboration
and teamwork.

• Respect: Mutual respect is crucial among peers. Recognising and

appreciating the abilities and contributions of others promotes a
positive workplace environment.

• Conflict Resolution: Disagreements can arise among peers.

Effective resolution of conflict skills is important to preserving
productive partnerships (Ahmed, 2020).
 SUPERIORS

Reporting: Supervisors are often responsible for informing

their superiors on their teams' performance and any
SUPERVISOR’S difficulties that develop.
RELATION WITH
EMPLOYEES, PEERS, &
SUPERIORS CONT’D. Strategic Alignment: Supervisors must comprehend and
match their teams' efforts with the organization's
strategic goals, which are frequently stated by superiors.

Feedback: Superiors can provide constructive comments

to supervisors to assist them and improve their
management abilities and performance (Adkins, 2021).
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR A SUPERVISOR TO UNDERSTAND
HIS/HER STYLE, PERSONALITY, TRAITS & EMOTIONAL STATES?

 STYLE

It is easier for a supervisor to manage their team more effectively, enhance communication, and
facilitate cooperation when they have an understandable working style. Supervisors who are aware of
their own style can adapt to changing conditions at work and be versatile in their surroundings.
Different members of your team will require different approaches to management, which will also
depend on the type of project you are working on, the time of year, and many other factors.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR A SUPERVISOR TO
UNDERSTAND HIS/HER STYLE, PERSONALITY,
TRAITS & EMOTIONAL STATES? CONT’D

 PERSONALITY

It is crucial for a supervisor to comprehend personality features in

order to make recruiting, team building, and employee
development decisions. Understanding one's own personality can
help supervisors in the following ways; personality traits are
essential for fostering strong bonds with coworkers, enhancing job
performance, and attaining sustained success in the workplace.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR A SUPERVISOR TO UNDERSTAND
HIS/HER STYLE, PERSONALITY, TRAITS & EMOTIONAL STATES?
CONT’D

 EMOTIONAL STATE

Having trouble controlling and expressing one's emotions at

work is one of the most prevalent signs of inadequate

emotional intelligence. Supervisors and employees have

always collaborated together to keep the firm running

smoothly. They provide knowledge and insight, monitor

employee performance, help to raise morale, and ensure that

employees are working in a supportive environment where

 TRAITS

Maintaining a positive and productive work

environment requires an understanding of the qualities
of a good supervisor. The following are some essential
traits and competencies that make an excellent
supervisor: Supervisors that are effective are excellent
communicators and are able to clearly communicate WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
procedures, standards, and objectives to their group, FOR A SUPERVISOR TO
guaranteeing that all members are aware of their UNDERSTAND HIS/HER
respective duties.
STYLE, PERSONALITY,
TRAITS & EMOTIONAL
STATES? CONT’D
THE MAIN
MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP
STYLE

a. AUTOCATIC LEADERSHIP
b. DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP
c. TRANSFORMATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
d. TRANSACTIONAL
LEADERSHIP
e. LAISSEZ-FAIRE LEADERSHIP
f. SERVANT LEADERSHIP
g. CHARMISTIC LEADERSHIP
h. COACHING LEADERSHIP
i. STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
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 REFERENCES

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