Overview Of Management
Running head: OVERVIEW OF MANAGEMENT
Overview of Management
Erminia Ponce
University of Phoenix
Overview of Management
Kudler Fine Foods was founded by Kathy Kudler in 1998. Kathy once was a Vice President of Marketing of a defense contractor; Kathy traveled constantly and endured the pressures of corporate life. Kathy ultimately wanted something different, something less stressful and gourmet cooking seemed to relieve the stress for her so Kathy decided to embark on an opportunity on an upscale epicurean food shop in La Jolla. Kathy opened her first store in June, 1998 and within the year the store was profitable. Kathy later opened two more stores by 2003, one in Del Mar and Encinitas and now Kathy is looking at expanding and opening another store.
Kathy is the president of Kudler Fine Foods and her primary function is to oversee the three stores. Kathy is responsible for the planning and strategizing, however, each manager or department supervisor has the responsibility for his or her team. Whether at the managerial, individual, or team level, the management process involves planning and strategizing, organizing, leading and controlling and decision making. (Gomez-Mejia-Balkin, 2002). Kathy has an Administrative Assistant who works directly for her and her responsibilities are to provide administrative support to the company president, scheduled appointments, assist in the recruitment process and answer phones. The Administrative Assistant performs all the basic clerical functions needed by Kathy. (Apollo Group, 2007).
Kudler has a store manager for each store; Harvey Stephens is the Director of Finance and Accounting. Harvey is plans and directs all aspects of finance and accounting activities for Kudler Fine Foods. Harvey also develops and implements goals, develops policies, and priorities. Harvey prepares reports of estimated future revenue and costs; this will give Kathy a picture of where...
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