Rewards and challenges of being manager PDF

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Rewards and challenges of being manager

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o a role in influencing outcomes o Good managers are needed by orgs Challenges o Do hard work o May have duties that are more clerical than managerial o Have to deal with a variety of personality o Often have to make do with limited resources o Motivate workers in chaotic and uncertain situations o Blend knowledge, skills, ambitions, and experiences of a diverse work group o Success depends on others’ work performance Factors that are reshaping and redefining the manager’s job. Managers must be concerned with:

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Service because employee attitudes and behaviors play a big role in satisfaction Social media because these forms of communication are becoming important and valuable tools in managing Innovation because it is important for orgs to be competitive Sustainability as B goals are developed Universality of management: The reality that management is needed in all types and sizes of orgs, at all levels, in all areas, and in orgs no matter where located Changes facing managers

Decision-making – managers at all levels and in all areas of orgs make decisions. Is described as choosing among alternatives. Decision-making is a process, not just a simple act of choosing among alternatives. Decision making process: 8 steps

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Identify a problem (I need new computer) Identify decision criteria (memory storage, Ram, Battery, weight,…) Develop alternatives (HP probook, Macbook, Asus Zenbook…) Analyse alternatives (H HP probook: strong, Macbook: fast, Asus Zenbook: battery) Select an alternative (HP probook,  Macbook, Asus Zenbook) Implement the alternative (Macbook) Evaluate decision effectiveness....