Management Functions

1. Management Functions Tevin Pinkett

2. 4 Functions of a manager • Managers have four functions that they use on a daily basis. • These functions include planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. • Todays lesson will give you a better understanding of the management functions.

3. Planning • The planning function of management is the function that maps out how a particular goal will be accomplished. • Managers often set S.M.A.R.T. goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely ) goals.

4. Leading • This function of management involves motivating, communicating, guiding, and encouraging. • Running an organization can be difficult and require proper leadership.

5. Organizing • The organizing function of management deals with the daily functions of a company. • This includes assigning tasks to specific employees, figuring out the daily activities and the necessary steps that must be taken to complete them.

6. Controlling • The controlling function of management is useful for ensuring all other functions of the organization are in place and are operating successfully. • The controlling process often leads to the identification of situations and problems that need to be addressed by creating new performance standards.

7. Scenario activity • You now have the opportunity to decide which function of management is appropriate for each situation. • The worksheet consists of four scenarios that require you to use your higher order thinking skills and determine the function that is being used.

8. Big difference Leader Manager • Managers have subordinates • Seek comfort • Transactional style • Leaders have followers • Risk seeking behavior • Transformational Behavior

9. The office

10. Conclusion • Managers have four functions they are planning, leading, organizing, and controlling • Managers are different from leaders • Don’t forget to turn in your ticket out the door activity