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Discuss the Managers Role in an Organization

Mariam Peyton
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    In the past years’ Henry Fayol had clearly laid down various roles of the manager but this has gradually shifted from what was described by the theorist. Managers in organizations currently face a number of challenges arising out of the many complexities and the ever-changing environment that is to say the internal and external environments. As a result, managers have different roles and duties based on the organizational levels and functions. It is well known that all organizations start with the intention of attaining certain goals and objectives and these can be reached with a certain level of coordinated and organized efforts from the individuals in the organization. 
    It is worth noting that an organization is not a discrete entity, but rather it is comprised of a network of people who work together to achieve its goals and objectives. An organization depends on the skills, knowledge, creativity, and motivation of both its employers and employees, who share a common purpose and values. An organization is more than a sum of its parts, it is a dynamic and complex system of human interactions.
    An organization’s manager is faced with the role of ensuring that the organization attains its goals and objectives notwithstanding the ever-changing customer needs, unfair government policies, and investment decisions among so many others. According to Hannagan T, 2008, this makes the manager’s role so multiplex because their actions largely impact the success of the company and they have to learn and develop a skill of managing change. An organization’s activities are influenced by various factors that originate from changes in both the internal and external environments. For example, changes in the government and economic policies can affect the legal and financial aspects of an organization. Cultural matters can influence the values and norms of an organization and its stakeholders. Technology innovations can create new opportunities or challenges for an organization in terms of products, services, processes, or communication. Changes in consumer demand can impact the market share and profitability of an organization. Competitors and labor unions can exert pressure on an organization to improve its performance, quality, and efficiency or working conditions. Therefore for a manager to effectively manage the organization, he or she must be really creative and innovative so as to stay ahead of the competition. A manager ought to design policies, structures, and work processes that are flexible, efficient, and adaptable to changing market conditions.

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    Discuss the Managers Role in an Organization a Case Study


    Key Learning Outcomes

    By the end of the case, students should be able to:

    • Understand who a manager is in an organization and the several roles accorded to him
    • Understand the different functions and responsibilities of managers in various types of organizations, such as planning, organizing, etc
    • Understand the impact of managers on the performance of an organization

     

    1.0 INTRODUCTION


    What is Management?
    According to Terry and Franklin (1953), management refers to a distinct process consisting of activities such as planning, organizing, and controlling, performed to attain and accomplish set goals and objectives with the use of human labor and other resources.

    In the same way, Drucker (1954) defines management as a multipurpose organ that manages a business, managers, workers, and work. Management of an organization is entirely about using the available resources through appropriate planning and organization. 
    In society, everyone is a manager at one point in time This can be done through managing a home, workplace, etc. all the efforts put into managing something aim at achieving an intended goal and objective. According to Naylor (2004), management comprises five elements namely; planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. 

    The Role of a Manager

    Manager’s roles have changed from time to time. In organizations today, the role of managers has shifted from the generic roles of planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling that was put across by ”Fayol” (1916). However, this role cannot be ignored. It is noteworthy that managers play a very vital role in the growth and development of an organization of which whatever they do directly or indirectly affects the organization. Mintzberg (1973) noted that the manager’s role has become very complex.
    Mintzberg (1973) proposed a framework to categorize the different functions that a manager performs in an organization. He identified ten managerial roles that can be grouped into three broad categories: interpersonal, informational, and decisional. These roles describe the behaviors and responsibilities of a manager in various situations and contexts.
     

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