Explain why managers are important to organizations
Why are managers important? * Organizations need their managerial skills and abilities more than ever in these uncertain, complex and chaotic times. * Managerial skills and abilities are critical in getting things done. * The quality of the employee/supervisor relationship is the most important variable in productivity and loyalty.

Tell who managers are and where they work
Who are manager? * Someone who coordinates and oversee the work of other people so that organization goals can be accomplished. * First – line Manager – Individuals who manage the work of non – managerial employees. * Middle Managers – Individuals who manage the work of first – line managers. * Top Managers – Individuals who are responsible for making organization – wide decisions and establishing plans and goals that effect the entire organization.

Describe the functions of managers
Where do managers work? * Organization – A deliberate arrangement of people assembled to accomplish some specific purpose (that individuals independently could not accomplish alone). * Common characteristics of organization: * Have a distinct purpose (goal) * Are composed of people * Have a deliberate structure
What do managers do? * Management involves coordinating and overseeing the work activities of others so that their activities are completed efficiently and effectively. * Efficiency is doing things right and getting the most output for the least inputs. * Effectiveness is doing the right things and attaining organizational goals.

The Four Management Functions 1. Planning * Defining goals, establishing strategies to achieve goals, and developing plans to integrate and coordinate activities. 2. Organizing * Arranging and structuring work to accomplish organizational goals.