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CHAPTER OUTLINE
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1.3
Management Functions.
Henri Fayol, a French industrialist in the early 1900s, proposed that
managers perform five management functions: POCCC (planning,
organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling).
1.
Over time, Fayols five management functions have been
reorganized into four functions, which provide a foundation for the
organization of many current management textbooks (see Exhibit
1-4).
a.
Planning involves defining goals, establishing strategies
for achieving those goals, and developing plans to
integrate and coordinate activities.
b.
Organizing involves arranging and structuring work to
accomplish the organizations goals.
c.
Leading involves working with and through people to
accomplish organizational goals.
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d.
2.
C.
Management Roles.
Henry Mintzberg, a management researcher, conducted a precise study
of managers at work. He concluded that managers perform 10 different
roles, which are highly interrelated.
1.
Management roles refer to specific categories of managerial
behavior (see Exhibit 1-5).
a.
Interpersonal roles include figurehead, leadership, and
liaison activities.
b.
Informational roles include monitor, disseminator, and
spokesperson.
c.
Decisional roles include entrepreneur, disturbance
handler, resource allocator, and negotiator.
2.
Follow-up studies of Mintzbergs role categories in different types
of organizations and at different managerial levels within
organizations generally support the idea that managers perform
similar roles.
3.
Although the functions approach represents the most useful way
to describe the managers job, Mintzbergs roles give additional
insight into managers work. Some of the 10 roles do not fall
clearly into one of the 4 functions, since all managers do some
work that is not purely managerial.
Management Skills.
Managers need certain skills to perform the challenging duties and
activities associated with being a manager.
1.
Robert L. Katz found through his research that managers need
three essential skills (see Exhibit 1-6).
a.
Technical skills are job-specific knowledge and
techniques needed to proficiently perform specific tasks.
b.
Human skills involve the ability to work well with other
people individually and in a group.
c.
Conceptual skills involve the ability to think and to
conceptualize about abstract and complex situations.
d.
Other skills are listed in Exhibit 1-7. These skills will be
highlighted in a feature at the end of each chapter
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others do their work. (LO: 1, Learning Outcome: Explain why managers are important to
organizations, AACSB: Analytic skills)
2. Is your course instructor a manager? Discuss in terms of managerial functions,
managerial roles, and skills.
Course instructors (in contrast to individuals who hold positions such as
department head) are not usually classified as managers. In most situations, a course
instructor does not fall within the definition of a manager when utilizing managerial
functions, mainly because students are clients rather than employees. In some cases,
an instructor has little input about course content or how it is to be taught. In these
instances, the instructor makes few managerial decisions.
In terms of managerial roles, course instructors may be involved in some ways in the
interpersonal, informational, and decisional roles. For example, a course instructor could
be seen as a liaison (interpersonal role), a monitor and disseminator (both informational
roles), and a disturbance handler and negotiator (both decisional roles).
Regarding managerial skills, course instructors certainly need technical skills
knowledge about the latest research and conceptual developments in a particular
discipline. They also need significant human skills as they interact with their students. To
a limited extent, the instructor utilizes conceptual skills as courses are planned or as
departmental curriculums are debated. (LO: 2, Learning Outcome: Tell who managers
are and where they work, AACSB: Reflective thinking skills)
3. The managers most basic responsibility is to focus people toward performance of
work activities to achieve desired outcomes. Whats your interpretation of this
statement? Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
This statement means that a managers job or responsibility is to coordinate and/or focus
subordinates energies toward performance outcomes that will result in the achievement
of organizational goals. By definition, management is coordinating and overseeing the
work activities of others so that their activities are completed efficiently and effectively.
Therefore, most managers and management scholars would agree with this statement.
Coordinating others work activities is what distinguishes a managers job from a
nonmanagerial one. (LO: 3, Learning Outcome: Describe the functions, roles, and skills
of managers, AACSB: Reflective thinking skills)
4. Explain the universality of management concept. Does it still hold true in todays
world? Why or why not?
Management principles are needed for the efficient and effective operation of
organizations, regardless of the level of the manager or the industry in which they
operate. This is true for todays organizations now more than ever. The global
environment of today ensures that organizations will face staunch competition. Failure
and weakness on the part of management ultimately lead to loss of market share and
organizational closure. Also, gone are the days when managers could bluff their way
through their dealings with employees who have become more demanding and aware of
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their legal rights. (LO: 5, Learning Outcome: Explain the value of studying management,
AACSB: Reflective thinking skills)
5. Is business management a profession? Why or why not? Do some external research
in answering this question.
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, management is a profession. In addition to the concept of an administrative
manager, the Occupational Outlook Handbook list a variety of specific types of
management positions, such as management analysts, management consultants,
management development specialist (such as human resource managers). According to
the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), administrative services managers held about
247,000 jobs in 2006 with 12% expected in the next ten years. The majority of jobs
identified by the BLS, shows that about 65 percent worked in service-providing
industries, including Federal, State, and local government; health care; finance and
insurance; professional, scientific, and technical services; administrative and support
services; and educational services, public and private. The remaining managers worked
in wholesale and retail trade, in management of companies and enterprises, or in
manufacturing. (LO: 5, Learning Outcome: Explain the value of studying management,
AACSB: Reflective thinking skills)
6. Does the way that that contemporary organizations are structured appeal to you?
Why or why not?
Exhibit 1-10 lists some of the important differences between the traditional
organization and the contemporary organization. These differences include
flexible work arrangements, employee work teams, open communication
systems, and supplier alliances. Organizations are becoming more open, flexible,
and responsive to changes. Students should reflect on these new elements and
defend their selections. (LO: 4, Learning Outcome: Describe the factors that are
reshaping and redefining the managers job, AACSB: Reflective thinking skills)
7. In todays environment, which is more important to organizationsefficiency or
effectiveness? Explain your choice.
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While most people do not see management as an invention, it is safe to say that
without the principles of management and the guidance of managers in
organizations, we as a society would not have reached the level of development
that we enjoy today. The goal of management centers on the art of getting things
done. Without organizations and their managers, it would be impossible to
accomplish what has been done in history so far. It is has always been up to
managers to coordinate and oversee work activities in the art of getting things
done in the areas of agriculture, medicine, science, and manufacturing. (LO: 5,
Learning Outcome: Explain the value of studying management, AACSB: Reflective
thinking skills)
ETHICS DILEMMA
Like Micah and Ryan in the Lets Get Real scenarios, the transition to management can
be difficult. Ask students what obligation the organization maintains for helping new
managers adapt to their position. Also, what are the consequences for starting
employees in positions where their actions can have a profound on the organization and
others around them. LO: 3, Learning Outcome: Describe the functions, roles, and skills
of managers, AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning abilities)
SKILLS EXERCISE: DEVELOPING YOUR
POLITICAL SKILLS
As referenced in Exhibit 1-7, there are many skills important to managers. One
important skill is their ability to understand and navigate political situations. In this
exercise students work on building their own political skills based on 4 steps: developing
networking ability, working on gaining interpersonal influence, developing social
astuteness, and being sincere. Students are encouraged to take notes to track their
progress and then to evaluate their own level of political skill development. (LO: 3,
Learning Outcome: Describe the functions, roles, and skills of managers, AACSB:
Analytic skills)
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Get in the habit of reading at least one current business periodical (Wall Street
Journal, BusinessWeek, Fortune, Fast Company, Forbes, etc.). Keep a file of
interesting information you find about managers or managing.
Steve and Marys suggested readings: Stephen P. Robbins, The Truth About
Managing People, 2d ed. (Financial Times/Prentice Hall, 2007); Gary Hamel, The
Future of Management (Harvard Business School, 2007); Rod Wagner and
James K. Harter, 12 Elements of Great Managing (Gallup Press, 2006); Marcus
Buckingham, First Break All the Rules: What the Worlds Greatest Managers Do
Differently (Simon & Schuster, 1999); and Peter F. Drucker, The Executive in
Action (Harper Business, 1985 and 1964).
Interview two different managers and ask them at least three of the questions
listed in the Lets Get Real: Meet the Managers and Lets Get Real: F2F boxes in
the chapter. Type up the questions and their answers to turn in to your professor.
In your own words, write down three things you learned in this chapter about
being a good manager.
2. Are you surprised at what Google found out about "building a better boss?"
Explain your answer.
Most students will not be surprised that Google puts a good deal of effort into
managing their employees. In my personal experience, I find that students
have heard a lot about the benefits and rewards of being employed by the
now world famous company. However, if pressed, students often dont know
what Google does other than provide a search engine. It would be
enlightening for many students to explore the different projects that Google
has undertaken and how these projects require good managers. (LO: 1,
Learning Outcome: Explain why managers are important to organizations, AACSB:
Reflective thinking skills)
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5. Would you want to work for a company like Google? Why or why not?
Again, students have probably heard about the unique benefits offered by
Google. The company is often highly ranked on Fortune Magazines 100
Best Companies to Work For. These benefits are attractive to students and
the fast paced and challenging environment may appeal to many students.
However, it is worthy to note that Google is a demanding employer and
require a lot of loyalty and time commitments from their employees. (LO: 4,
Learning Outcome: Describe the factors that are reshaping and redefining the
managers job, AACSB: Reflective thinking skills)
1. Keeping professionals excited about work that is routine and standardized and
chaotic is a major challenge for Symantec's managers. How could they use
technical, human, and conceptual skills to maintain an environment that
encourages innovations and professionalism?
Discuss with students the potential side effects of routine and standardized
jobs. For the most part, employees at Symantec are focusing only on
technical skills finding and killing viruses. While these types of jobs create
certain efficiencies, they are also less motivating than jobs that contain a
variety of tasks. Skill variety can be enhanced at Symantec by having
employees utilize a number of different human and conceptual skills. This
would include having employees talk with clients and other external
constituents as well as be involved in planning sessions for new products. (LO:
3, Learning Outcome: Describe the functions, roles, and skills of managers, AACSB:
Analytic skills)
4. What could other managers learn from Patrick Fitzgerald and Symantec's
approach?
Fitzgerald has taken a company with a simple mission, to find and kill
computer viruses, and expanded its mission to include innovative solutions
and a motivating work environment. This is a challenge for managers today
as they focus on becoming cost conscious without losing their edge to remain
relevant in todays work environment. To apply two important concepts from
this chapter, many managers have become obsessed with a focus on
efficiency and lost their passion for providing effective solutions to customer
problems. (LO: 4, Learning Outcome: Describe the factors that are reshaping and
redefining the managers job, AACSB: Reflective thinking skills)
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