...leadership. Despite leading in extremely difficult internal circumstances and facing external interference, a good number of the first and second generation post-colonial African leaders have left behind impressive legacies. The likes of Nelson Mandela of South Africa, Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt, to name but four. They proved to be African leaders who rose to the occasion and met the challenges of their time - even if the degree to which they were or were not successful in that regard may be debatable....
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...One Student Guide In Week One, you will be introduced to the key concepts and theories of management’s four primary functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The readings explain various internal and external factors that affect management. These factors are important because as you examine each of the four primary management functions, you will become more aware of the internal and external influences as well as the decision-making processes that affect management. Functions of Management OBJECTIVE: Define the four functions of management. Resources: Ch. 1 and Appendix A of Management: Leading & Collaborating in a Competitive World Content • Ch. 1: Managing of Management: Leading & Collaborating in a Competitive World o Managing in the New Competitive Landscape • Globalization • Technological Change • Knowledge Management • Collaboration across “Boundaries” o Managing for Competitive Advantage • Innovation • Quality • Service • Speed • Cost Competitiveness • Delivering All Five o The Functions of Management • Planning: Delivering Strategic Value • Organizing: Building a Dynamic Organization • Leading: Mobilizing People • Controlling: Learning and Changing • Performing All Four Management Functions o Management Levels and Skills • Top-Level Managers • Middle-Level Managers ...
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...1. The most significant challenge to business success you see in this rapidly changing global economy; One significant challenge to business success in this rapidly changing global economy is that many business are focused on efficiency and economic of scales. Just like the example provided by Michael H. Hugo on Chapter 1, many companies are focused on lowering operating cost as much as possible. This is causing for executives not leave any room for unpredicted changes limiting the company’s ability to respond to customer’s changing needs. 2. An organization that has been successful in the global marketplace using virtual teams and the best practices it used (as discussed in Chapter 7 of Business Agility: A Sustainable Prosperity in a Relentlessly Competitive World); One organization that has been successful in the global market place using virtual teams is Bethel Farms. This organization acquired it most expensive product from Brazil. In order to do this and to continue to do this when needed, management developed a virtual team with key members of the organization. One of the reasons this team has been successful is because it has the important characteristics discussed by DeRosa and Lepsinger in Virtual team Success: A Practical Guide for Working and Leading from a Distance. This team has: 1. A clear team leader. 2. Each team member has a clear role. 3. The team knows what the goals and objectives are. 4. There are scheduled face to face meetings...
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...Name MGT330 Date Instructor Name Functions in Management Four fundamental functions in management that have been around for decades are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Using these concepts has helped individuals manage effectively, as times change strategies in management need to change so these concepts need to be revisited into their relevancy in today’s world. Since these four functions have been first introduced these four concepts have been redefined. Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling have been changed to a more definitive manner. We will discuss in this paper how Bateman & Snell (2009) address a more definitive approach, and also how California Carpets used or did not use these functions. Planning Planning can be described by Bateman & Snell (2009) as “The management function of systematically making decisions about the goals and activities that an individual, a group, a work unit, or the overall organization will pursue.” Determining how to use the available resources to achieve a company’s business model, analyzing situations, preparing for what the future might bring, deciding on objectives, deciding what activities need to be performed, are normally the activities of the planning portion of management. There are more activities in planning in today’s world that needs to be considered than the activities that were described. Bateman & Snell (2009) state that planning is now “delivering strategic value” How a company...
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...Assess the significance of Indian nationalism in the period 1845-1947 in changing Britain’s relationship with its empire in India. There are many factors that led to the change of Britain’s relationship with its empire in the period 1845-1947. Such as the influence of key individuals including Gandhi, Jinnah and Nehru. The effects of both the First and Second World War on Britain which included its political situation and economy which was in turmoil due to the war. International pressure from countries such as the US whom Britain became reliant on during and after WW2. The consequences of key events such as the Indian mutiny and the Amritsar massacre which both brought about new policies and changed the way the country was governed. Nationalism was the most important factor in the period 1845-1947 in changing Britain’s relationship with its empire in India, as some of the factors listed above such as the Indian mutiny, and the support of key individuals were a result of nationalism. The Indian mutiny was very significant in changing Britain’s relationship with its empire in India in the period 1845-1947 to a great extent. Nationalism was the leading cause behind the mutiny as the British failed to realise the importance of Indian culture and religion. The mutiny was one of the first notable events that lead to a change in the relationship of Britain and India as it brought about great change in the way India was governed. The mutiny was caused due to ‘…political grievance and...
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...Management is an aspect of every company. Without management many workplaces may lose control of their business or functions of the job. Since society is every changing and businesses need to adapt, mangers have to acquiesce to these “new way”. They adapt by using the four functions of managing. Planning, organizing, leading and controlling are all used by managers in numerous work environments including my current workplace. The first function of managing is planning. According to Bateman and Snell (2009), “Planning is specifying the goals to be achieved and deciding in advance the appropriate actions needed to achieve those goals.” (p.12). Planning can include analyzing, determining and one of the most important aspects delegation. “Delegation is the process of giving decision-making authority to lower-level employees.” (Camp and Simmering, 2006, p.1). It uses the “top-down approach” for employees to use their own ideas and help create better advantages within the company, to the customer, etc. (Bateman and Snell, 2009, p.12). In my company, Health Net, Inc., planning is used frequently. We as management often analyze how much revenue we receive and how we could produce more. Delegation is also a staple within the company. Working for health insurance, there are numerous tasks needed to be completed and with the frequent changing of society, there is always ways to develop those processes. Each of our employees is asked to think of new ways to improve or enhance our practices, as...
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...Internal and External Factors Holly Yungwirth XMGT/230 May 24, 2015 Craig Fowler The four functions of management; planning, organizing, leading, and controlling can be made or broken depending on the way in which they are ran. Although there are many concepts that can lead to these functions working or falling apart, there are some of the most important; globalization, technology, innovation, diversity, and ethics. Each other these has had a hand in leading the four functions from where they used to be to where they are now. Planning is an important step when it comes to being an effect manager. Globalization is when a company is operating worldwide, planning becomes very important when a company reaches this stage of success. If planning was nonexistent in a company that had achieved globalization, the company would not last much longer. Being able to even reach globalization without effective planning would be extremely difficult. Technology is used effectively with planning when a company is able to communicate the direction they are going in, or any information that they see fit across the internet. Technology has also helped with planning when it comes to smart phones, palm pilots, and other types of digital planners. Innovation helps the planning function by constantly updating the way in which to communicate and save data. The amount that you can save and the privacy that can be enhanced all helps planning in a business setting. Diversity is something...
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...External Factors Trina C. Humphrey May 22, 2015. Management Theory and Practice XMGT/230 Craig Fowler In management there are four functions that managers must follow in order for the workforce too be able to produce products or services. The four functions are planning, organizing, leading and controlling. In the planning function management makes decisions about the goals and functions of an individual, a department, or a work unit. Organizing function coordinates human, financial, physical, information and other needed resources to obtain a common goal. Leading is motivating people to do the best job they can do. Leading helps to inspire the team to work towards organizational goals. Internal and external factors such as decision- making affects management are greatly influenced by the four management functions. The external and internal factors can be influenced by all four functions of the organization are required to make sure that they are properly addressing all functions in order to achieve its goals and meet targets for the success of the business. Competition is consist changing managers must take into account people and business around the world. Globalization, technology, innovation, diversity, and ethics require strategic planning in every aspect of management. Globalization is growth on a worldwide level. It is the process of integration and international influence. An example of this was when Airgas, opened stores and started...
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...Summer of 1898, a young pharmacist Caleb Bradham looking for ways to attract people to his pharmacy invented the beverage now known around the world as Pepsi-Cola. After the first advertisement the sales of the new soft drink began to go up. Knowing the importance of good distribution system Pepsi was one of the first to switch from horse drawn transport to motor vehicles. Throughout its existence Pepsi adjusted its marketing strategies trying to keep up with the social and economic conditions of its consumers. During the Great Depression and continuing into the World War II Pepsi emphasized the low prices of the drink knowing that people had narrowed their budgets. In the mid. 1950s the emphasis fell on Pepsi being a lifestyle accompaniment. The breakthrough move by Pepsi was made in the late 1950s to capture the market of new generation of baby boomers. Its best known advertisement slogans such as “You’re in the Pepsi Generation”, “Have a Pepsi day” or “You’ve got a lot to live, Pepsi’s got a lot to give” set a new standard for advertising. To dominate in a soft drink category Pepsi, after 65 years of selling only Pepsi-Cola, introduced new products: “Mountain Dew and Diet Pepsi.” To capture the completely new market of X-ers, throughout 1980s and 1990s Pepsi’s commercials featured superstars, supermodels, actors and sport stars. In the mid. 1980s Pepsi-Cola declared a victory in the cola wars. Keeping Pepsi-Cola as its cash cow presidents of Pepsi-Cola decided to back up...
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... There are four functions of management; planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Planning happens within these functions and helps to deliver strategic value to a business. Organizing builds a dynamic business, and leading helps to mobilize employees. Controlling is a part of learning and changing as a business grows and expands. All four of these functions are necessary and are key factors to having effective management. Internal and external factors influence the decision-making process, which therefore affects management. Competitive landscapes are constantly changing, so managers must consider businesses and people from around the world. Globalization, innovation, technology, diversity, and ethics require comprehensive planning, and are essential in every aspect of management. One such organization is Apple, who uses strategic planning and organizational tools to successfully manage and market technology. Globalization is an external, driving factor that has a major impact on the way managers run businesses. It is the result of a notable increase in cross-border trade, cultural exchange, investments, emergent economies and population growth (New World Encyclopedias, 2008). Globalization affects the four functions of management directly, or directly affects the core competencies of management which are planning, organizing, leading and controlling (Bateman & Snell, 2011). Globalization causes situations...
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...Coleman. The debate over organic and conventional farming revolve over the question of, what is safe and healthy for our world and lifestyle. Cultivation has been changing from generation to generation. Farming has had its adjustments that deemed as necessary for our environment to continue circulating and providing for our society. Organic farming is also known as, “Real Food”. Real food is basically all the fruits and vegetables that are processed without the use of any chemical boost. Hurst has been working in the farming industry for more than thirty years and with that he gains the trust of the audience and explains why only cultivating organically would be nearly impossible. “But he expects me to farm like my grandfather, and not incidentally, I suppose, to live like him as well” (Hurst...
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...In recent years the world has seen a new era in business especially after the implementation of the electronic world. Accordingly, the expectations and behaviors of people have changed. The world in the last decade has shifted to become a highly advanced technical and technological environment that requires highly qualified people and employees in most companies. Consequently, for a company to be competitive and ahead in its niche market the employees have to be motivated and challenged as well as cared for and appreciated for their talent and capabilities. The companies must have great managers that are skilled and talented and are capable of leading their employees at the various tasks to the best of their abilities. Hence, leaders should understand the needs required and to use different leadership styles effectively and appropriately at the most suitable and required time with the changing and challenging periods. There are numerous leadership styles /practices however; four types are going to be described in this article as well as their best applications and implications. The leadership styles are measured according to two major criteria’s: one being imagination i.e. ability to produce new ideas and be creative to meet new challenges. Second is execution that is translating good ideas into deeds and results. The four styles are the following 1) leading by doing, 2) leading by team working, 3) leading by inspiring, 4) leading by empowering. Each style is dependent...
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...Liberty University The Traditional Church: Creating a Culture for Change Submitted to Dr. Austin B. Tucker in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Christian Leadership DSMN 605 Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary By Terence McCrimmon Fayetteville, North Carolina August 6, 2013 Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………………… 1 Stagnation within a Traditional Church………………………………….………. 1 Changing the Method does not Mean Changing the Message………………..….. 4 Christ at the Center of Change………………………………………………….…. 5 Change is a Process…………………………………………………………..…….... 8 Conclusion...………………………………………………………………..………… 10 Bibliography...………………………………………………………………………… 12 Introduction Leading a traditional church through change can be a very arduous task for any progressive minded leader who desires to promote growth within his context. Innovation within a traditional context tends to attract opposition from many angles. Resistance may come from the executive board of the church, members who feel they have some control, or from those who do not recognize the varying needs within the local congregation. However, change is an essential and never-ending need in the church because of the constant change in culture and church membership.1 This research paper will address the problem and offer solutions in creating a culture for change within the traditional church. Stagnation within the Traditional Church In a newspaper...
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...and leaders play in creating and maintaining a healthy organizational culture within AT&T. I will go on to explain how the leading function of management supports the creation and maintenance of a healthy organizational culture within AT&T. Finally, I will conclude with my recommendations that both managers and leaders can use to create and maintain a healthy organizational culture within AT&T. The responsibilities of the managers within AT&T are to monitor employees’ performance, provide feedback during progress reviews, and identify areas of improvements and employee recognition. AT&T also has leaders, which are classified as work leaders. Their duties are to aid employees like themselves in their day-to-day job duties. Work leaders tend to be more experienced employees who managers delegate this responsibility. Although the two terms management and leadership appear to be similar, I can assure you they could not be more different. Someone can be a manager but not necessarily a leader. By definition, managers have subordinates and leaders have followers. (Changing Minds, 2008) There are vast dissimilarities between a manager and a leader at AT&T. They have very different attitudes towards goals. A manager within AT&T’s organization goals are tied to the culture of the organization based on the four functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling), whereas leaders approach goals on a personal level. Leaders tend to promote his or her own ideas rather...
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...LEADERSHIP IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD How business leaders are reframing success March 2012 Ashridge Business School http://www.ashridge.org.uk Produced on behalf of the United Nations Global Compact and Principles for Responsible Management Education for the Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development Lead Authors: Mathew Gitsham, Director, Centre for Business and Sustainability, Ashridge Jo Wackrill, Leadership Agenda Project Director, IBLF Supporting Authors: Graham Baxter, Senior Advisor, IBLF Mark Pegg, Director, Ashridge Leadership Centre © Ashridge & IBLF All rights reserved. Except for the quotation of short passages for the purposes of criticism or review, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of Ashridge and IBLF. ISBN 978-0-903542-85-2 Ashridge Business School http://www.ashridge.org.uk CONTENTS 1 4 7 7 12 12 17 22 27 28 28 29 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION LEADERSHIP IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD A different perspective: reframing the business leader’s role and purpose LEADERSHIP ROLES OLD AND NEW A familiar leadership role: leading change and innovation across the business A new leadership role: leading change beyond business boundaries HOW CAN THIS TREND BE ACCELERATED? IMPLICATIONS FOR THINKING ABOUT BUSINESS LEADERSHIP CONCLUSIONS NEXT STEPS POST-SCRIPT: HOW...
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