Developing Manager: A Comprehensive Guide to Management Skills and Career Development

The developing manager
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Contents
Introduction:.................................................................................................................................. 3
Task 1;........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Compare the different management styles............................................................................4
1.2 Discuss the leadership characteristics...................................................................................6
1.3 Evaluate the communication processes in the above organization.......................................7
1.4 Explain the organizational culture and its changes in the above-chosen organization..........9
Task 2:......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Assess own management skills performance......................................................................11
2.2 Analyse the strengths, weakness, opportunities and the threats..........................................13
2.3 Set the target and the objectives to develop the potential...................................................14
Task 3:......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Explain how to motivate a team to achieve the desired objectives.....................................15
3.2 Explain the managerial decisions that are used to achieve the desired goals and the
objectives................................................................................................................................. 17
Task 4:......................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Explain the managerial and the personal skills which will support the career development.
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Conclusion:.................................................................................................................................. 23
References................................................................................................................................... 24
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Introduction:
This report is made on the topic “The Development Manager”. The whole report is based on the
management of airlines business. The management styles of the two companies are compared
here. The two airlines companies are Spice Jet and the other is Jet Airways. This report is
explained in four sections. In the first section, a brief comparison is drawn on the management
styles of the above two companies. Different types of leadership styles and their characteristics,
types of communication are explained here. The second task of the report explains in a reflective
report format in which the SWOT analysis is done, with the base taken is Dalata Hotel Group.
The different skills of management are explained here. The next third sections are explained
about the motivation principles to the management of Frankie and Benny, a unit of the hotel
which is located in London. A brief explanation of motivation and managerial decisions is placed
so as to develop the plans and actions of this business. At, the end the report focuses on some
career development planthat improves the present and future needs. It also focuses on self-
personal skills and managerial skills which are necessary for the airlines business.
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Task 1
1.1 Compare the different management styles.
Management style is that principle which highlights the techniques and methods of the
manager to handle the business situations. Every business has a different management style.
There are different management styles in each organization like autocratic, democratic,
consulative etc (Nanjundeswaraswamy & Swamy, 2014).
A brief comparison of the management styles of the two organizations;
The management styles of two companies from the travel and tourism sector are chosen
here, they are spice jet and another one is Jet Airways.
Particulars of management
style
Spice Jet Jet Airways
Airlines Companies This is the low-cost airline,
located in Gurgaon, India. It
is known to be the fastest
airline.
An international airline in
Mumbai. It is the second
largest airline.
Management style Consultative
Democratic
Autocratic
Persuasive
A function of these styles Consultative; the trust and
faith are secured with their
employees. The management
takes the opinionsafterward
then.
Autocratic: the managers and
the leaders are prime to take
the decision. No delegation
of duties.
Persuasive: the manager
makes the decision for the
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Democratic: the superiors
take help of the subordinates.
There is a delegation of
responsibility to the lower
staff.
betterment of the employees.
The best strategy used by
the managers
Providing the low-cost fares,
which attract a number of
passengers
It gives the standard quality
of service. It provides
satisfaction to its passengers.
Drawback The huge cost of the airport
charges. Global investors are
not at all interested in
investing.
Provides no low-cost fares.
Work hours for employees
are not specific.
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1.2 Discuss the leadership characteristics.
The leadership qualities of each business differ in each other.To be a good leader the
organization uses several methods and techniques.The leadership characteristics of the Spice
Jet and the Jet Airways are as follows.
Characteristics of the leadership;
 Autocratic; In this leadership, the power is retained in the hands of the manager.
There is no delegation of responsibility to the staff. This style is used by the
organization when there is rigidity in the operations (Nanjundeswaraswamy & Swamy,
2014).
 Democratic; This style of leadership involves the participation of the workforce; it
also improves the decision making between the organization staff. Reduces the
resistance to transform(Sosik & Jung, 2018).
 Laissez- Faire:This style of leadership also called delegated leadership. It allows its
subordinates to participate in the program. The group members can take their own
decisions.
 4.Motivation Leadership:In this type of leadership method, the organization tries to
motivate its staff by the someone other. It helps in achieving the organizational goals.
The leader tries to create a safer environment which ensures the organization for the
success.
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