Functions of Management

A manager is someone who plans, organizes, leads, and controls the people and the work of the organization is such a way that the organization meets its goals. Dessler, G. (2001). Management: Leading People and Organizations in the 21st Century. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. In many ways we are all considered managers. We manage our personal daily tasks, our families, and most importantly ourselves. Management involves making important decisions, setting goals, and influencing others to achieve those goals. A successful manager will have exceptional communication skills, be flexible, a natural leader, and be able to organize and plan without a second thought.
Although I am not within a position that allows the management of other office personnel, I am however, the manager of specific programs. I apply similar management functions and techniques in order to maintain successful programs. Planning is arguably the most important function of management. It is imperative that y...