Managers Roles

Question 1

What does the planning role involve?

Answer 1

Looking to the future to ensure the business is moving forward in a focuses and coherent manner 
E.g
-Setting targets 
-Forecasting sales 
-Financial Planning 
-Planning Resources

Question 2

What does the organising role involve?

Answer 2

Bringing together the necessary resources 
E.g
-Ensuring there are enough staff 
-Ensuring suppliers are paid 
-Accurate records of sales

Question 3

What does the monitoring and evaluating role involve?

Answer 3

Assessing past performance

Question 4

What does the reporting role involve?

Answer 4

Communicating with the relevant people: customers, suppliers and more senior managers 
E.g 
-Annual Reports
-Market Research 
-Employee Performance