Managers, Leadership And Decision Making Flashcards
What are managers responsible for
Managers are responsible for ensuring tasks are completed in the day-to-day
What the difference between managers and leaders in small businesses
In small businesses, leaders and managers are often the same people
What do leaders do in large businesses
Focus on long-term vision and direction is often needed, and it is the role of a leader to provide this
What do managers do in larger businesses
Managers focus on ensuring tasks are completed, and deadlines are met, in such a way to support the long-term vision and direction of the leader
What different roles does a manager have to
A manager must set objectives
A manager must review and analyse data
A manager must select strategies and implement these
A manager must review the impact of their decisions
Why must a manager set objectives
A manager must set objectives so that success criteria are available to later establish whether or not a task has been completed successfully
Why must a manager review and analyse data
A manager must review and analyse data so that adaptations to current processes can be made if required
Why must a manager select and implement strategies
A manager must select strategies and implement these to ensure processes are working efficiently and are supporting overall objectives
Why must manager review the impact of their decisions
A manager must review the impact of their decisions and use this review to inform the setting of future objectives
How are businesses diverse
Businesses are diverse in their size, structure and approach
What factors influence style of management
factors which influence style of management are:
- External environment
- Culture of a business
- The skill level of the workforce
What can the external environment affect for businesses
The external environment can affect the type of management or leadership style which is appropriate for a business
How can a businesses culture affect the type of management or leadership in a business
The culture of a business can affect the type of management or leadership style which is best suited to the business’ needs
Why can it be hard to change leadership if there is a clear defined culture
In businesses with a very clear and well-defined culture, a change of leadership style may be difficult to introduce without resistance from the majority of employees.
How can the skill level influence the type of management or leadership in a business
The skill level of the workforce can influence the type of management or leadership style used as managers may, or may not, want to involve employees in the decision making process
