Functions of Management

Functions of Management

Have you ever been in an interview where you and the person interviewing you just sat there in an awkward silence wondering what or where to start? Or been on your new job for training and the trainer wasn’t prepared and was more confusing than informative? Not only is it an uncomfortable situation to be in, but it can also be completely avoided by proper planning, organizing, leading, and controlling by management of the company.
I currently work for Cingular Wireless as a retail service consultant. When I was first interviewed and later hired I was very impressed with how thorough and organized the whole process was. After submitting an interview online, the company then narrows it’s choices down to a list of a few eligible prospects. Once you have made it to the prospect list, they plan a series of interviews and tests that the prospect must sit through.
During the initial interview it is made clear to the prospect how the hirin...