Management Skills for Success in the 21st Century

 

                          Management

in this post I have write about management after reading this post you will understand all concepts off management like management process etc.  

introduction to the management

objective 

Understanding management concepts

Characteristics of management

Functions of management

Management

Management is the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling organizational resources. Organizational resources include men(human beings), money, machines and materials.

Characteristics

Management is a distinct process.

Management is an organized activity

Management aims at the accomplishment of

predetermined objectives.

Management is both a science and an art.

Management is a group activity

Management principles are universal in nature

Management integrates human and other resources

steps in Management

To establish long-term and short-tem organizational goals

To establish long-term and short-term objectives for each manager, clarifying the key

performance standards

Periodic review of performance

Encouraging managers to accept responsibility

benefits of Management

The need for planning will be recognized

It provides for objectives and accountability for performance

It encourages participative management

It helps in job enrichment

It provides for a good feedback system

Functions of Management

PLANNING

ORGANIZING

STAFFING

DIRECTING

CONTROLLING

planning

Planning is determining the objectives and formulating the methods to achieve them. It is more simply said than done. A job well planned is half done. During planning one needs to ask oneself the following:

What am I trying to accomplish i.e. what is my objective?

What resources do I have and do I need to accomplish the same?

What are the methods and means to achieve the objectives?

Is this the optimal path?

STAFFING

Selecting and training individuals for specific job functions, and charging them with the associated responsibilities.

DIRECTING/LEADING

Provides positive and dynamic leadership

Provides maximum opportunities

Provides proper motivation of personnel

Ability to command people