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Principles and Practices of Management Lecture 1

15^th October 2007

Ten Basic Managerial Roles

Interpersonal

Role	Sample Activities

 

 

Figurehead

Attending ribbon-cutting ceremony for new plant.

Leader

Encouraging employees to improve productivity.

Liaison

Coordinating activities of two project groups.

 

Informational

Role	Sample Activities

 

 

Monitor

Scanning industry reports to stay abreast of developments.

Disseminator

Sending memos outlining new organizational initiatives

Spokesperson

 

Making a speech to discuss growth plans.

 

 

Decisional

Role	Sample Activities

 

Entrepreneur

Developing new ideas for innovation.

Disturbance handler

Resolving conflict between two subordinates.

Resource Allocator

Reviewing and revising budget requests.

Negotiator

Reaching agreement with a key supplier or labour union.

Basic Managerial Functions

• Organizing;

• Leading;

• Controlling;

• Planning.

Six Key Managerial Competencies

Communication competency:

 

• Informal communication;

• Formal communication;

• Negotiation.

 

Planning and administration competency:

• Information gathering, analysis, and problem solving;

• Planning and organizing projects;

• Time management;

• Budgeting and financial management.

 

Teamwork competency:

• Designing teams;

• Creating a supportive environment;

• Managing team dynamics.

 

Strategic action competency:

• Understanding the industry;

• Understanding the organization;

• Taking strategic actions.

 

Global awareness competency:

• Cultural knowledge and understanding;

• Cultural openness and sensitivity.

 

Self-management competency:

• Integrity and ethical concept;

• Personal drive and resilience;

• Balancing work and life issues;

• Self-awareness and development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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