Understanding Management Functions
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MANAGEMENT2Question 1Management has four roles that include planning, organizing, controlling and leading. Organizingis a managerial function that consists of the allocation of human resources and developing an organizational structure in a manner that achieves the objectives of the firm. It is a function that aids in designing and coordinating the firm’s efforts to attain the desired goals. Therefore, organizing is a processthat consists of developing the structure of the company and allocating human resources (Carpenter, Bauer, Erdogan, & Short, 2010.In allocating human resources, organizing entails tasks such as job design. A manager has the responsibility of structuring job position. The process involves dividing and defining functions into various jobs and allocating personnel based on their capacity to fulfill the job requirements. Additionally, assigning staff and job design enables the firm to achieve objectives by ensuring that employees are sufficient and productive (Carpenter, Bauer, Erdogan, & Short, 2010. Secondly, a manager has the role to organize the firm into various departments based on the job designs. It allows for coordinated effort and the elimination of redundant activities. In this process, a manager decides the best way to departmentalize. A manager may organize based on the function, geography, product or the customer. In large organizations, the manager may use various methods of organizing to achieve efficiency (Carpenter, Bauer, Erdogan, & Short, 2010.
MANAGEMENT3Question 2Change is an opposable force that many organizations need to adapt. However, change also distorts the norms in a company thus initiating resistance from the employees. In any change process, the employee is the most affected, and this may impact on their motivation and subsequently their productivity. It is, therefore, necessary that managers facilitate the change process (Carpenter, Bauer, Erdogan, & Short, 2010. Change management is a role by managers where they facilitate the modifications in the organization. It involves appointing change agents within the organization and engaging employees, as well as, communicate the progress. Employees are the implementers of change and are also in a better position to inhibit the process. Change agents, people who are leaders in the firm, facilitate the process byinspiring and communicating with other employees (Carpenter, Bauer, Erdogan, & Short, 2010.Change management ensures that employees are aware of the changes taking place, they are engaged in the decision and their recommendations taken into consideration. Failure to manage leads to resistance from personnel demotivates employees and eventually affects their performance and that of thecompany. Besides, managing change creates understanding among the employees. They can comprehend why the changes are necessary and aid in the implementation process. It saves time, resources and motivates employees to be more productive thus leading to organization efficiency (Carpenter, Bauer, Erdogan, & Short, 2010.
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