2.4. Role and Function of Management

Directors

Senior managers lead a business department, responsible for setting long-term strategies, reviewing performance, providing leadership, and ensuring resources are available.

Line Managers

manage employees and are responsible for the team development and performance

Supervisors

are junior managers who supervise and are responsible for the employees below them in the organisational structure.

Staff Managers

are specialists who provide support information. And assistance to line managers.

Planning

Planning involves determining the current and desired state of the business, followed by setting clear objectives and an action plan.

Organising

Management must determine the most cost-effective method for completing crucial tasks for the business.

Communicating

The control and supervision of subordinates also aim to motivate workers to achieve the planned objectives.

Coordinating

ensure that all business components collaborate effectively to achieve the company's objectives and goals.

Controlling

The process involves ensuring the plan is effective, completed on time and to the required standard, and if not, correcting it.

Extra functions managers do

• Understand the people who work for them

• Set a good example

• Delegate tasks

• Treat subordinates fairly

• communicate effectively