Organisation And Management: The Role Of Management (Copy)
Cheat Sheet: 2.2.2 The Role of Management
Functions of Management
| Function | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Planning | Setting objectives & deciding how to achieve them | Marketing manager plans new campaign |
| Organising | Allocating resources, tasks, responsibilities | HR manager assigns recruitment duties |
| Coordinating | Ensuring departments/teams work together | Production & sales teams align deadlines |
| Commanding | Leading, guiding, giving instructions | Supervisor instructs workers on tasks |
| Controlling | Monitoring performance, comparing with targets | Finance manager checks budget vs. actual |
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Delegation
| Concept | Explanation | Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delegation | Passing authority to subordinates while retaining responsibility | Manager assigns stock control to supervisor | Improves efficiency + motivation |
| Trust vs. Control | Managers must trust staff enough to delegate but still monitor performance | CEO delegates project to team leader, reviews progress | Balance prevents micromanagement |
Importance of Delegation
- Reduces workload for managers
- Motivates employees (responsibility & trust)
- Improves efficiency & productivity
- Develops future leaders
- Risk if employees are unskilled/unreliable
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Quick Revision Bullets
- 5 Functions = Planning, Organising, Coordinating, Commanding, Controlling
- Delegation = share authority, retain responsibility
- Balance = trust in staff but control via monitoring
- Benefits = efficiency, staff motivation, leadership development
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia, World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change O Level And IGCSE Business Studies Full Scale Course