The Developing Manager | Assignment
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THE DEVELOPINGMANAGER
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1TASK 1............................................................................................................................................11.1 Comparison between different styles of management..........................................................11.2 Leadership characteristics.....................................................................................................21.3 Analyze communication processes in selected business.......................................................31.4 Evaluate organizational culture, structure and changes in selected business........................4TASK 2............................................................................................................................................52.1 Analyze own skill management performance.......................................................................52.3 Set and priorities objectives to develop own potentials........................................................6TASK 3............................................................................................................................................73.1 Lead and motivate a team to achieve an predefined goal and objective...............................73.2 Managerial decisions which supports in attaining goals of a company andrecommendations for improvements...........................................................................................8TASK 4............................................................................................................................................94.1 own managerial and personal skills to support career development.....................................94.2 Review of career and personal development needs along with development plan...............9CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................11
INTRODUCTION A manager is an individual which manages all important tasks, supervise subordinatesand formulate strategies to achieve desired goals and targets within an organisation. Adeveloping manager formulate new concepts and strategies in a smart way which benefits thecompany in managing business effectively. These effective strategies allow companies to gaincompetitive advantage against their competitors. To maintain influential existence in domesticand international market, it is vital for companies to hire efficient managers which are capable tomanage work under changing situations (Black, 2012). This present assignment included fourtasks. To successfully accomplish tasks Thomas cook which is a large tour operator in UK isconsidered. they This research will involve different management styles, processes ofcommunication and leadership characteristics. At last, culture within an organisation along withrequired alterations is mentioned. TASK 11.1 Comparison between different styles of managementManagement style is defined as a specific way in which a manager plan, prioritize andorganize work efforts to achieve objectives and targets within an business firm. Differentorganizations follow different management styles. An efficient manager is able to deal withdifferent employees and environment effectively. Management style of a manager highlydepends upon aspects like external and internal business environments along with cultureprevailed within a company. As per changing needs, it is the responsibility of developingmanager to incorporate different styles of management which helps firm in gaining competitiveadvantage (Cai, Wardlaw and Brown, 2012). In accordance with present scenario, differentmanagement styles followed by Thomas cook are discussed beneath: Management stylesDescriptionThomas cook Authoritative style ofmanagementIt is also called as Visionary styleof management. This isconsidered as the most effectivestyle. It provides a long termvision, clear direction andguidance for workers andIn most situations Thomas cookconsiders this kind of management.This style results in quick decisionmaking as managers formulate andincorporate strategies as per theirvision. Employees working there1
subordinates. follows the direction and guidancegiven by the manager. Sometimesthis management style results inconflicts when working staff doesnot agree with the policiesformulate by manager in Thomascook. Participative style ofmanagementIt is also referred as democraticstyle of management. This styleaims to promote harmony,establish consensus and buildscommitment among workingstaff.Thomas cook avoids this style ofmanagement as top authoritiespresent their believes that amanager is capable to makerequired actions and decisionswhich will benefit both workers andfirm. As employees are ordered tofollow regulations formulate bymanagers, this impacts theirworking commitment and potentialin some situations. Directive style ofmanagementThis management style isAutocratic and coercive in nature.It follows top- down approach inwhich decisions are taken by topmanagement and workers needs toobey it whether they agree or not. Thomas cook prefer thismanagement style as it is a largeorganisation, all the necessary andimportant decisions are taken bymanagement only. This allow themto incorporate strategies in a quickmanner. 1.2 Leadership characteristicsRole of leaders within a firm is assigned on the basis of their position, such as departmenthead or manager. It has been analyzed that they are given vital roles and responsibilities whichare associated with business operations. This supports the organisation in acquiring their desiredobjectives. Leaders with a clear vision are capable to guide their subordinates in an appropriate2
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