Management
When people talk about management, they may be referring to very different aspects. They may be talking about the people who are the managers, especially those people in strategic positions who make important decisions for the organization, such as the executive officers, president, or general manager. Or, they may be referring to the activities and functions of an organization to achieve organizational goals.
For this assignment, let’s start with what you understand about management before we begin the course. You are going to create a short paper of one to two pages explaining your own personal definition of management. You might draw on your own personal work experience or your own observations.
Think of your audience as other students who are eager to learn about your experience and your perspective.
If you need some questions to guide your response, here are two questions to help you get started.
What is the most important function of a good manager?
Why does it matter to you to learn about principles of management?
Sample Solution
My personal definition of management is the ability to effectively oversee and direct a business, organization, or team in order to achieve goals. A good manager should be able to ensure that work processes run smoothly and efficiently while also providing guidance and direction when needed. In addition, they must possess qualities such as problem solving skills, communication abilities,
leadership traits, decision-making capabilities, stress management skills, confidence in their own abilities, and the ability to motivate others towards success.
The most important function of a good manager is communication. Communication involves being able to listen well so that you are aware of what is going on with your employees/team members; being clear about expectations so everyone understands what needs to be done; providing feedback on how individual team members are doing; giving honest praise for successes achieved; and dealing with problems quickly before they become bigger issues. Good managers need to have an understanding of their workforce in order for them to provide meaningful feedback and help foster an environment where everyone can contribute positively.
It matters for me to learn about principles of management because I want to better understand how different aspects of business can intertwine together in order create a successful company/organization. I hope this course will give me insight into how I could potentially employ some managerial techniques within my future career or businesses which I may one day pursue or own. Furthermore this course could teach me ways which would allow me increase my effectiveness at work by learning new methods for communicating with coworkers more successfully or improving team dynamics even further than currently known methods do.. Additionally by learning more about the different types of managerial roles available out there it’ll help broaden my perspective on potential jobs which I may be interested in someday pursuing professionally..