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Abstract:
Management is the key role in any type of organisation. Development of managerial skills
starts from the personal level. Proper career development planning, attainment of skill areas,
focusing on the goals to be achieved are the essential aspects to be successful as a manager.
The choice of a managerial career is challenging. To meet up this challenge proper career
development planning is necessary from the very beginning of the academic life to get the
skills within the time frame of completion of graduation. A good corporate culture is to be
created to attain the specified goals and objectives. Experience and attitude are more
important and essential than academic degrees. Thus, a well combination of personal life and
professional life is essential to be successful.

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Table of Contents
Abstract: ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction: ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Requirement 1: .................................................................................................................................. 5
Task 1.1 Comparison of various Management Styles with Various Management Approaches ......... 5
Styles of Management .................................................................................................................... 5
Approaches of Management .......................................................................................................... 6
Task 1.2 Characteristics of various Leadership Styles ......................................................................... 7
Characteristics of Autocratic Styles ................................................................................................ 7
Characteristics of Democratic Styles ............................................................................................... 7
Characteristics of Bureaucratic Style .............................................................................................. 7
Characteristics of Chaotic Style ....................................................................................................... 8
Characteristics of Laissez-faire Styles ............................................................................................. 8
Characteristics of Persuasive Styles ................................................................................................ 8
Task 1.3 Evaluation of Communication Process ................................................................................. 8
Giving orders and commands: ........................................................................................................ 9
Receiving Mode of Communication: ............................................................................................... 9
Communication Process: ................................................................................................................ 9
Example: .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Task 1.4 Analysis of Organisational Culture and its Influence .......................................................... 10
Example: ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Requirement 2: ................................................................................................................................ 10
Task 2.1 Assessment of my own Managerial Skills and Areas of Development ............................... 10
My Managerial Skills ..................................................................................................................... 10
Areas of Improvement .................................................................................................................. 11
Task 2.2 Analysing Personal SWOT ................................................................................................... 11
My Strengths ................................................................................................................................. 11
My Weakness ................................................................................................................................ 11
My Opportunities .......................................................................................................................... 12
My threats ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Task 2.3 Setting of Prioritised Objectives and Targets to Develop my Potentials ............................ 12
Completing Graduation ................................................................................................................. 12
Improving Leadership Skill ............................................................................................................ 13
Developing Emotional Intelligence ............................................................................................... 13
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SMART Analysis: ............................................................................................................................ 13
Requirement 3: ................................................................................................................................ 14
Task 3.1 Leading and Motivating a Team in Achieving Goals ........................................................... 14
Leading the team in Achieving Goals ............................................................................................ 14
Motivating the Team ..................................................................................................................... 14
Task 3.2 Justification of Managerial Decisions and Recommendations to Improve ........................ 14
Justification of Managerial Decisions............................................................................................ 14
Recommendations ........................................................................................................................ 15
Requirement 4: ................................................................................................................................ 15
Task 4.1 Explaining How Own Managerial And Personal Skills Will Assist Career Development ..... 15
Task 4.2 Review of Current Career and Personal Development Needs and Future Needs .............. 16
Review of Career Development Needs ......................................................................................... 16
Review of Personal Development Needs ...................................................................................... 16
Review of Current Performance ................................................................................................... 16
Review of Future Work Plan ......................................................................................................... 16
Conclusion: ....................................................................................................................................... 17
References: ........................................................................................................................................ 18




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Introduction:
Management is the top priority of any organisation. From the analysis of the types of the
various organisations basically two types of organisations service oriented, goods oriented
(Fischhoff, 1975). Whatever, the type of the organisation the management function is
essential to operate the organisation smoothly. Management runs the performance of the
organisation. It is the sole authority to operate the organisation. Employee management,
recruitment, performance evaluation all these tasks are in the shoulder of the management.
The organisational culture of any organisation depends and is shaped by the organisational
leadership styles (Kotter, 2000). This is also the primary work and importance of the
management.
The basic feature of this assignment is to discuss various aspects of the management of the
organization. The leadership of the organisation is also a part of the same assignment. The
effect and impact of the various leadership styles, approaches affecting the employees of the
organisation, and others associated with the organisation is also the part of this assignment
(Croucher et al., 2008). Various types of personal and professional skills have been discussed
to bring them front. Managerial skills have been focused to judge the personal strengths and
weaknesses to get the actual scenario. The personal development plan also has been included.




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Requirement 1:
Task 1.1 Comparison of various Management Styles with Various
Management Approaches

In managing an organisation various managerial styles are followed in various approaches.
They differ from each other in many aspects (Morden, 2004) (Adeniyi & Dr Michael, 2010).
These are:
Styles of Management
Management styles are the ways of how decision making in an organisation takes place.
Managers have to perform various roles in the organisation and the leadership method is
termed as styles of management (Ponzi & Koenig, 2008). The most popular management
styles are:
Autocratic Style: The manager makes decisions unilaterally and does not take into
consideration of anyones opinion. The manager or the leader leads whimsically.
Democratic Style: The philosophy of democracy is followed in democratic style.
Decision of majority is implemented. This is also called participative style of
management since employees get an opportunity to participate in the management of
the organisation.
Bureaucratic Style: The concept of bureaucratic style came from bureaucracy. The
lengthy process of management chain creates lack of mobility and flexibility in this
style.
Persuasive Style: This is a variation of autocratic style where the manger spends lots
of time in explaining what benefits will bring to the subordinates if her decision is
implemented. The manager tries to persuade the employees to do her job.
Chaotic Style: The manager allows the subordinates to take the total control over the
decision making process. This creates a huge chaos in the organisation.
Laissez-faire Style: The manager acts as an instructor, guide in the organisation. The
employees manage their own area of work by their own.


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Approaches of Management
The approaches of management are the mode of its development, use of management
theories, styles, and behaviour. By analysing the various ways various approaches have been
emerged. Various research and authors have identified various perspectives in approaches to
management (CBI, 2011) (Dipak, 2012). Among these the popular approaches are:
Empirical Approach: This mainly deals with various cases and analysis of real life
situations. Models are formed from these cases. The experiences of others are focus
point of this method.
Human Behaviour Approach: The study of human behaviour and the traits of
employees are the major concern of human behaviour approach. This relates the good
human behaviour with better output. Understanding relations to manage people better
is the basic feature.
Social System Approach: The studies of social system, cultural relationship, formal
and informal environment are the basic elements. To follow the social trend, many
important aspects of managerial theories are neglected.
Mathematical Approach: The different mathematical models are used to form models
of the real life problems. This plots a trend, equations, simulations, operation research
tools and techniques to analyse and develop an optimal solution.
Decision Theory Approach: The focus point is making efficient decisions. To make
the decision making process efficient various tools and techniques are constantly
used.
Socio-Technical Systems Approach: Both the aspects of social and technical are
harmonised here. The rigidness of technical aspect is modified by the consideration of
social aspects. The psychological and regulatory aspects are considered to govern the
organisation.
Systems Approach: This follows a complex and systematic approach to deal. Mutual
interdependence is the basic feature of it.
Contingency Approach: This is used to handle the contingent situations of the
organisation. Both the external and internal situations are managed by this approach
instantly for a short-time necessity.
Operational Approach: This focuses on the role and functions of managers. The
operations of business are the main point of concentration. Everything other constant,
this emphasises on the operational process of the organisation.
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In fine, it can be said that the styles of management deals with the mode or process of
leading, but the approaches of management deals with the mode of management. The point of
view of these two is very different.

Task 1.2 Characteristics of various Leadership Styles
Characteristics of various leadership styles are as follows:
Characteristics of Autocratic Styles
The leader does not listen to the subordinates and gives orders as per her wishes. The
subordinates opinions are ignored (Daft, 2014). The main characteristics are:
Full control over all decision making by the manager.
No consideration of others opinions.
Easy implementation of decisions.
Effective for a small team.
Creates dissatisfaction among the employees.
One-way communication.
Feedback is absent.
Characteristics of Democratic Styles
The leader takes into consideration of her subordinates in decision making. She follows a
mode of democracy in her leadership (Griffin, 2010). This is very famous among all other
styles. The main characteristics are:
Better participation from the team members.
Manager considers others opinions.
Ensures diversity in the decision making process.
Group bonding in increased.
Its a two way communication.
Feedback is present.
Characteristics of Bureaucratic Style
Bureaucracy is the basic feature of this style. The mentionable characteristics are:
Decision making process is lengthy.
Lacks flexibility and mobility.
High quality decisions are made in this way.
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Independence, creativity cannot develop well within the border of bureaucracy.

Characteristics of Chaotic Style
The main characteristics are:
Gives controlling power to the employees.
Creates chaos in the decision making process.
This is not efficient process.
Not effective for larger organisation.
Characteristics of Laissez-faire Styles
The power is delegated to the subordinates in this style. Leaders dont take part in decision
making and subordinates do their works within their scope and make decisions as needed.
The main characteristics are:
Taking decision power is fully given to the employees.
Subordinates are highly expert and skilled in their field.
Can pose a threat to the organisation.
Full freedom is present.
Characteristics of Persuasive Styles
The traits of paternalistic style are very similar to autocratic style but it considers the
advantages and ease of the subordinates (Libbya & Lindsayb, 2010). The main characteristics
are:
Manager spends time to communicate with subordinate.
Managers motivate them to get works done by them.
Time is saved within the process.


Task 1.3 Evaluation of Communication Process
Communication is the transfer of ideas, information, and messages among two or more
parties. The process of communication in organisation varies from company to company.
Communication process in Uniliver, a selected company, is:
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Giving orders and commands:
Superiors give orders and commands in various ways. These includes-
a) Oral Communication
b) Written Communication
c) Electronic Communication
Receiving Mode of Communication:
The subordinates receive orders and commands in the way communication is made. They
provide feedback to ensure the communication has taken place and they have perceived the
orders (Carter, 2007).
Communication Process:
The key elements of the communication process are:
Sender: The sender sends the intended message to the receiver.
Receiver: The receiver or interpreter receives the message.
Message: This is the main portion of the intended message.
Medium: This is the way of sending and receiving messages.
Context: This is called the background of the message. This explains the reason to
communicate.
Noise: Anything that interfere the communication of message is noise. This can
distort the actual message.
Feedback: The response of the message is called feedback.
Example:
The PNG Ltd. wants to send a procurement order to its supplier. They sent an email to the
supplier mentioning all the details. The order sent is in electronic format, this is the message
from the sender to the receiver in the context of supplying. The response of the supplier is the
acceptance of it.
The ways of communication differ widely from organisation to organisation but one thing is
common to all feedback and response.

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Task 1.4 Analysis of Organisational Culture and its Influence
Culture is the complete set of an organisation that defines the mode of communication, ways
of conducting programs, behavioural styles and so many. This has impact on the human
behaviour and performance of the organisation. Some of the influences it has are:
a) Culture of the organisation defines the boundary of communication among its
members.
b) Culture shapes the behaviour and work performance of the employees.
c) This shapes the relationship with the stakeholders.
d) Culture defines the way of how to behave with the environment of the organisation.
As a result, this defines the usages of various resources available (Sarros et al., 2005).
e) Culture may change the attitude towards others apart from formal behaviour as seen
in corporate culture of Google and Facebook.
Example:
The tech giant Google Inc. has an organisational environment of informal taste. The great
ideas came from the informal culture of the employees. Any new one will have to adjust in
the culture of the organisation. The boredom of the works is vanished away by the informal
cultural settings. If the work environment was in formal settings, then the idea generation
would be stagnant since creativity is hindered by the hard and fast rules. Thus the impact of
organisational culture is immense in the progress of the organisation.

Requirement 2:

Task 2.1 Assessment of my own Managerial Skills and Areas of
Development

My Managerial Skills
As a student, my managerial skills are not of professional level, but have potentials. Have
some expert areas and some improvement areas. Some of the managerial skills are:
Influential Skill
I can influence others when I need to get works done by them. This gives me an extra edge in
the competition.
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Working under Pressure
I can work better under pressure. I dont get lose my nerves in pressure situations.
Good Communication Skill
I have good ability to communicate with different groups, circles, co-workers, class mates
effectively. This is one my strengths.
Good Talking Skill
I can talk with any person in any situation. I have the ability to deliver speech in front of
many people.
Areas of Improvement
Along with various strengths I have some crucial areas to improve:
Anger Management
I get angry very easily. Managers are to keep their head calm under any situation.
Time Management
I face difficulties when I have to manage several tasks in a certain time.
Dealing with Conflicts
Within the organisation various conflicts arises in many times. A good manager can handle
this smoothly. But I have difficulties in dealing with conflicts.

Task 2.2 Analysing Personal SWOT

My Strengths
Some of my strength areas are:
a. I have the ability to influence others to get my work done.
b. I have good capabilities to communicate with people.
c. I can work smoothly under pressure.
d. I can handle various types of persons easily.
e. I can focus in the chaotic moments.
f. I have good skills in many areas.
My Weakness
Some of my weaknesses are as follows:
a. I have difficulties in managing my anger.
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b. I cant do well when I have tight time schedule.
c. I have difficulties in managing conflicts.
d. I feel lazy in starting any initiatives.
e. I lack stability in my taken decisions.
My Opportunities
Apart from above mentioned, I have some areas of opportunities:
a. I feel cosy in unknown place and working with diversified people.
b. I like to learn from my mistakes.
c. I can make new relationships easily.
d. I can make feel easy with any person.
e. I have good alliances with my seniors.
My threats
Some of my threats are:
a. I dont compromise with honesty, ethics and standards.
b. I dont like to work with the people whom I dont like personally.
c. Preference of old fashioned things creates conflicts among fellows.


Task 2.3 Setting of Prioritised Objectives and Targets to Develop my
Potentials

To achieve the ambition and goals of life everyone needs to develop and prioritise her works,
objectives and targets to attain the ambition and goals. My ambition is to work in the
executive level management of organisation (Sarros et al., 2005). In achieving this ambition,
I need to fulfil some other associated sub goals and objectives. Also need to accomplish some
short-term goals and targets. Some of these are:
Completing Graduation
To fulfil my ambition, I need to accomplish my graduation degree first. I need to develop
myself in these under graduation years to attain my goal.
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Improving Leadership Skill
A manager is a leader (Hitt, 1988) (Abi, 2011). Leading is the top most quality of a manager.
I need to enhance and develop this skill during the under graduation years (Chase, 1990)
(McLeod, 2012).
Developing Emotional Intelligence
In this era the emotional upsurge is a major issue. Since I get angry very easily, that
demonstrates I have few emotional intelligence. I need to develop my emotional intelligence
within my under graduation years (Sparrow & Knight, 2009) (Annie et al., 2013) (Hughes et
al., 2009) (Terrell & Marcia, 2010) (Lynn, 2002) (Bob, 2006).
SMART Analysis:
SMART or S=Specific, M=Measurable, A=Attainable, R=Relevant, T=Time-bound is the
rational analysis tool. The following shows the basic idea of SMART:

Figure 1 : SMART Analysis
My goal is specific to be the top executive of any company. I can measure what amount of
money I have to spend and what the benefits Im getting from environment. Since my goal is
realistic, its attainable. My study and experience are relevant with my choice. I have set a
proper time-frame for the attainment of my goal.


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Requirement 3:

Task 3.1 Leading and Motivating a Team in Achieving Goals
Leading people is a challenging work. To perform that well the leader has to have many
skills. In developing these skills (Porter, 1985) has suggested many ways. The ways I will
follow to lead and motivate my team is as follows:
Leading the team in Achieving Goals
To attain the selected goals the first and foremost work is to collect and identify necessary
resources. After that I will set specific objectives and sub goals to attain the main goal. I will
assign each of my team members her portion of work to ensure accountability and control.
The defined deadline to accomplish will be set and this will help to measure the progress.
Thus, I will lead my team to reach the goal.
Motivating the Team
Motivation is the process of increasing mental willingness and power to attain the goal. This
also means keeping away from discouragement (Kruse, 2012) (Clark, 2006) (Frank, 1995). I
will motivate my team members in the following ways:
a. Will take their views, opinions in accomplishing tasks.
b. Will motivate them personally to get the optimum output.
c. Evaluate their progress timely and give constructive feedbacks.
d. Will reward on accomplishing tasks efficiently.
e. Help them in their personal life if necessary.

Task 3.2 Justification of Managerial Decisions and Recommendations to
Improve

Justification of Managerial Decisions
Managerial decisions are very important for the organization. Any mistaken decision will
affect the organisation and incur great loss (Pratt et al., 1995). Thus, justification in decision
making is to be ensured (Wang, 2011). Some of these justifications are:
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Selection of Attainable Goal
The decision in choosing the goal of the management was right. With the line of this goal, the
other things for instance, the procurement decision to procure from the third party has proved
successful for the mentioned situations.
Performance Measurement
The measurement of performance is a yardstick in measuring the success. Good evaluation
motivates the employees to work harder. The decisions for our company performance
evaluation have proved effective and efficient.
Recommendations
To improve, the following recommendations can be followed:
a. Prompt decision making is to be enhanced. I have lack in this aspect.
b. Keeping organised in stressful situation is the quality of a good manager. I need to
develop in this area.
c. Emotional Intelligence or EI needs to be learnt more practically. I lack this quality.

Requirement 4:
Task 4.1 Explaining How Own Managerial And Personal Skills Will Assist
Career Development

To attain professional level characteristics and qualities one needs to develop them from an
early stage and from personal level. Developing a career in management also needs the same
development process. The personal managerial skills will help in the following way in
building a career in management:
a. While entering the corporate world, the personal skills will assist to get the entry pass
in the corporate world.
b. The personal skills will help to learn and attain professional qualities (Foldy, 2003).
c. Personal managerial skills will give assistance along with academic qualities and
certifications.
d. Managers with good interpersonal skills are supposed to perform better.
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The learning of SMART theory has helped to outline the estimated time frame. This is as
follows:
Goal Attainment Estimated Time
BBA 2019
Starting of Job 2018
Savings of $100000 2020
MBA 2023
Joining MNCs 2024

The above has been possible with the help of my managerial education and experience.

Task 4.2 Review of Current Career and Personal Development Needs and
Future Needs

Review of Career Development Needs
My career development plan is suitable for me and it goes with my choice and personality. I
need to enhance my managerial and personal qualities more to be successful. Moreover, my
career development plan is enough to attain my goals.
Review of Personal Development Needs
My personal development needs does not include plan to enhance my personal skills (Porter,
1985). I need to enhance it and include the skills I need to make it fulfil.
Review of Current Performance
My current performance is not up to the mark. I need to develop in the emotional intelligence,
anger management, timeliness, and managing conflicts.
Review of Future Work Plan
To develop my career, my future plan lacks some professional alliances, degrees, skills. I
need to include them and attain them.


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Conclusion:
Professional skill development starts from the personal level skill development. As a result,
to be successful in the managerial career, proper planning to achieve interpersonal skills,
qualities are strongly recommended (Loughlin, 2008). Proper management of personal and
professional life attains the ultimate superior goal. Good skills, attitudes are more important
to be successful rather than degree.





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