There was a book written many years ago entitle "Made In The USA" or "Made In America" which suggested that 80% of the problems in business was management not the employees. Employee tend to be willing to do whatever they need to do to get the job done. Employers/management and hence managers often times throw up as many barriers as anything when running the business. They have the wrong equipment to do the job. An employee works hard to achieve one level of performance only to have an even higher goal set. Managers are often not taught how to be managers. They are often someone who has lasted long than most and have somehow been able to be promoted. For instance, good engineer does not make for a good supervisor of other engineers. The main advantages of good managers is that those who are over them in the hierarchy can trust things are getting done and done well. At the same time, those whom they supervise can know that they are being treated well and fairly and therefore are more willing to do the work and feel less frustrated.
Information systems help managers make better decisions. They also help managers retain information about employees and business operations. With the right systems, managers can create a competitive advantage.
focus on the what is needed right now. Great managers extend their vision to resources needed downstream
It has to do with Strategic Management. That is: the way in which the managers plan, coordinate, and lead, etc.; in order to gain and maintain competitive advantage.
The strategic management process is a method by which managers conceive of and implement a strategy that can lead to a sustainable competitive advantage. There are five parts to it.
Good managers are able to delegate to ensure that their supervisors grow in their position. They are also good communicators.
Information systems help managers make better decisions. They also help managers retain information about employees and business operations. With the right systems, managers can create a competitive advantage.
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A decentralized organization empowers many managers in the organization to make business decisions. With control over their subordinates, operations can continue instead of waiting to receive direction from executive managers.
We have a good advantage of winning the game
Yes, women can be good managers. Competence in management is not gender related.
Financial managers must examine whether projects are a good risk for businesses. They must also examine what investments are good for businesses.
one advantage of departmentalization is increased efficiency on managers and employees are able to concentrate their efforts on particular areas of expertise.
Managers need to good listeners, empathetic, and good at decision making. Also, they have to be able to maintain confidentiality.
There is no good advantage
A disadvantage to management is the fact that some managers abuse their power. Managers that abuse their power aren't good for the organization.