HCS/325
November 3, 2011
Delores Ireland
Roles and Function
The role of a manager is interpersonal, decisional, and informational. Within these roles the manager must be able to interact with others within the company structure as well as external structures. They must also utilize information through analysis, distribution, and receiving. Information must be used for opportunities, decision making, and problem solving.
Functions of managers are to use strategy to improve productivity, growth, and effectiveness of the company in the future. Overseeing and plan the works of individuals by directing, planning, organizing, controlling, and coordinating others. They also recruit, influence, and train employees as well to do various jobs and tasks. Managers go by many different names or titles such as supervisor, and representative depending on the type of job that they hold. Managers should be committed to their patients and the image that they are trying to portray of themselves and the company.
Managers also thrive on bettering the department they work in as well as the service(s) they provide. Managers may control various activities that require techniques and over time becomes expertise. The most important function of a manager is leading. Leading is portent because leading is exciting or motivating individuals to accomplish the objectives that they set out to complete. When leading a number of people, managers must be supportive, influential, and encouraging to those that work for them. In doing this they become reliable and employees are willing to work harder, and accomplish what they set out to fulfill.
Managers discover various ways to complete the functions they need completed, in order to get tasks complete without intersecting tasks. The company then is run smoothly, jobs are completed promptly and efficiently, and the managers are seen to be accountable, reliable, and dependable. What I inspire to learn in
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