Decision Making - Role Of A Mangaer

Question 1

What is the first function of a manger? (P)

Answer 1

Planning- looking ahead and setting strategic targets for the future performance. E.g. Increasing market share by 2%

Question 2

What is the first function of a manger? (O)

Answer 2

Organising- obtaining and organising resources to achieve targets. E.g. Improving store layouts, increasing staffing, organising training programmes and organising promotional campaigns

Question 3

What is the first function of a manger? (CO)

Answer 3

Co- ordinating- ensuring resources are in the right place at the right time and procedures are co- ordinated across the organisation. E.g. The same staff rota procedures are used.

Question 4

What is the first function of a manger? (C)

Answer 4

Commanding - Giving instructions to employees and using delegation to ensure that activities are carried out. E.g. Employee appraisals

Question 5

What is the first function of a manger? (R)

Answer 5

Reviewing performance to see if targets have been achieved and taking action to where appropriated e.g. Employing promotional campaign and checking cash budgets regularly