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The four functions of management, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, are very essential in
building strong organizations and even stronger more effective teams.
Application of the functions of management
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PlanningThe planning stage is where all the other
parts of management begin from and it is important at all levels of management. The company's vision, mission, objective, and goals are taken into consideration in the planning stage and each one is worked through separately (Ervin, 1994).
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OrganizingOrganizing is basically allocating and
configuring resources to accomplish the preferred goals and objectives established during the planning process.
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LeadingLeading is very important function of
management. . Leading involves close day-to-day contact with people, helping to guide and inspire them toward team and organizational goals.
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ControllingThe final function of management is
controlling. The controlling factor basically monitors progress and ensures everyone is still on the same track.
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DelegationsDelegation is the assignment of authority
and responsibility to subordinate at a lower level so that managers can devote more time and energy to higher level activities.
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Evaluation of effective delegation skillsThere are six skills necessary for effective
delegation from a manager /leader perspective they are:
1) The first and foremost step is to establish objectives and specify the task that need to be accomplished.
2)The second step in delegation is to choose right person for the job.
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Evaluation of effective delegation skills3)Third would be to get the sub-ordinates
views about the suggested approaches.4)The sub-ordinates should be given the
authority, time and resources to perform the assignment.
5)The fifth step is to schedule checkpoints for reviewing progress.
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Evaluation of effective delegation skills6) The final step is for the manager to
follow through by discussing progress at appropriate intervals.
Delegation is considered a key aspect of leadership. To quote Woodrow Wilson "I not only use all the brains I have, but all I can borrow." (Blair, 1996) This quote effectively describes delegation.
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Importance of mastering effective delegation techniquesThe positive aspects of delegation
techniques include1)Higher efficiency2) Increased motivation3) develops the skill of your team4) And lastly proper distribution of work
throughout the group
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References
• Bateman, Thomas S., Snell, Scott. (2004). Managing. Management: The New Competitive Landscape. University of Phoenix Online Book: The McGraw-Hill Companies (2004).
• Ervin, Bernard L. (1994). Functions of Management. Retrieved October 14, 2005, from http://www.ag-ohio-state.edu/~mgtexcel/Function.html
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ReferencesSmith, Gregory (1999). How to Delegate
Effectively. Retrieved May 3, 2006, Web site: http://www.careerknowhow.com.delegate.htm
Bateman, T., & Snell, S. (2004). Management: the new competitive landscape. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin