List and explain the four basic functions of management and provide an example of how a manager would use each function in their work. In order to be a good and effective manager one must possess four basic characteristics. He or she must be able to plan‚ be organized‚ have good leadership skills‚ and have control of their work environment. Management is explained by Robbins & Coulter (2007)‚ as someone who coordinates and oversees the work activities of others so that their activities are
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in charge. Managers have different methods of managing but all types usually include the four functions of management. Planning‚ organizing‚ leading‚ and controlling are the four functions. The Army branch of United States Government employs me. In my military job‚ I utilize these functions to accomplish difficult assignments in the field or in battle missions while stationed in Iraq. The first function of management is planning. Planning‚ according to the wikipedia encyclopedia is "deciding
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Case Analysis: Choose an organization for which you will define and analyze the four functions of management (planing ‚ organizing ‚ leading ‚controlling) Find out how well these four functions are carried out in your chosen organization. Evaluate the effectiveness of these functions and provide recommendations accordingly. Write a report on your findings and analysis for functions of management in your organization . Profile Zara is one of the largest international fashion
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Like Oxfam‚ ASOS claims to have four main stakeholders. The first of which is their suppliers. A supplier looks for long term contracts and prompt payment. If the suppliers are unhappy with their contracts then this may lead the quality and product availability to decrease. The suppliers will influence ASOS to make prompt payments in order to keep their contract. The second main stakeholder for ASOS would be their customers. The customers look for good quality products at a good value. In addition
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Four Functions of Management Desiree Corbin Program Capstone May 26‚ 2013 Laura Pogue Abstract Managers fill import roles in the work place‚ they have a unique role to play with multiple and continuously evolving responsibilities. The purpose of this report‚ to provide the reader with the four functions of management theory. Four Functions of Management Theory Every business establishment will have a least one manager. Some businesses many have more than on manager. The role of the
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Main purpose of education Nowadays‚Hong Kong education system has an controversial issue which is about the teachers train their students in order to ensure they obtain the highest grade in public examination. As a result ‚they do not know how to apply the knowledge they learned into the workplace. Teachers only teach the knowledge and students recites the information from the textbook‚thus many secondary school graduates are lack of the ability to present their opinion and idea in a precise and
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Chapter three explains the differences between four main listening styles. There are empathetic and objective listening‚ active and non-active listening‚ nonjudgmental and critical listening and lastly surface and depth listening. I think my style of listening is largely active and inactive listening. Active listening is hearing what is said‚ concentrating on the message and absorbing it. Active listening includes paraphrasing the speaker’s ideas and meanings‚ being able to express understanding
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Four principal of Managerial functions Sample article: Roberts‚ G 2013‚ Rio Tinto eyes huge growth‚ Australian Associated Press Pty Limited‚ accessed 23/3/2013‚ http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/rio-tinto-lifts-iron-ore-production/story-e6frfkur-1226554420329 This essay is related to the Rio Tinto company and presents some of the management theories and ideas. They are the four principal of managerial functions‚ contingency theory of organisation‚ challenges for management in
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America’s Education In the United States‚ from kindergarten until we are sixteen‚ it is required by law that we attend school full time. Some people go on to further their education by attending a college‚ University or trade school after high school. School comes easier to some people than to others. This is the problem with our country’s educational system‚ not everyone is getting a good enough education. The major social problem that the current educational system breeds is establishing and
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Two-year vs. Four-year Education Introduction After High School‚ everyone wonders if college is the right place to be. Some wish to build an entire career studying‚ while some rather spend their time in jobs that offer them the experience necessary to gain knowledge. Therefore‚ there are many programs available to fit the needs of each individual. Today‚ universities and colleges offer certificates‚ 2-year programs‚ 4-year programs and much more. Each one of these having its own advantages or disadvantages
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