Management

MEMO

TO: The Cluster Faculty (Dr. Frost, Dr. Gray, Dr. Hartman, Prof. Waller)

FROM: Group 2: (Amber Dennis, Kathryn Dumond, Brett Filous, Derek Gandy, Daniel Gilbert)

DATE: April 10, 2001

SUBJECT: Similarities and differences between Mintzberg's 10 Managerial Roles.

Introduction

The goal of our paper is to differentiate the similarities and differences between the five different entry-level managerial disciplines of marketing, management information systems (MIS), finance, human resources, and corporate legal. First, we will give an introduction to general management. Next, we will distinguish differences in the four types of functions between all managers. Finally, we are going to introduce the ten different roles that entry-level managers perform and show the similarities and differences between them. For comprehensive further information, see appendixes A-G.

Manager Overview

Managers in any organization are responsible for the performance of one or more of their subordinates. Managers must mobilize people and resources to accomplish tasks within their department and are also held accountable for the results of their department. Further, their goal is to help the organization achieve a high level of performance through management. Management involves the process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the use of resources. (Schermerhorn, 2001).

Functions of Management

The management process can be divided into four functions. These functions are universal among managers, but applying these functions differ among types of managers and organizations. The four functions of management are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

Planning

Planning involves setting performance objectives and deciding how to achieve them. A manager must be capable of identifying desired work results. (Schermerhorn, 2001). All areas of management require planning, but require different types of planning. For example, the manager...