This article throws light upon the three categories of roles played by managers in an organisation. The categories are: 1. Interpersonal Roles 2. Informational Roles 3. Decisional Roles. Category # 1. Inter-Personal Roles: The need for these roles arises because managers constantly interact with the superiors, peers, subordinates and the outside parties. Unless a person is a role model to [...]
This article throws light upon the five basic functions performed by managers in an organisation. The functions are: 1. Planning 2. Organising 3. Staffing 4. Directing 5. Controlling. Function # 1. Planning: "Planning is selecting information and making assumptions regarding the future to formulate the activities necessary to achieve organisational objectives." — Terry and Franklin "Planning involves selecting missions and [...]
This article throws light upon the three important skills required by a manager. The skills are: 1. Technical Skills 2. Human Skills 3. Conceptual Skills. Skill # 1. Technical Skills: Technical skills involve process or technique knowledge and proficiency in a certain specialized field, such as engineering, computers, accounting, or manufacturing. These skills are more important at lower levels of [...]