Based on the size and structure of the organization, multiple levels of management exist. Larger organizations have executive and senior leaders, often in functional roles. These managers oversee middle managers and usually have the role of vice president or higher. General managers and directors are middle managers who oversee lower-level managers. These managers often have specific groups of employees representing functional areassuch as sales, operations, finance, and human resourcesreporting to them. Managers at all levels must be ready to adapt strategic plans to meet the changing needs and help their organizations achieve their goals.
Additionally, there are four fundamental functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. As a manager moves to higher levels in an organization, they are faced with broader responsibilities and use all four functions.
Read the following videos transcript featuring Dr. Stephanie Gloden and Matt Rosenquist as they share their experiences in management then reflect on the questions below.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 500 words:
- Reflecting on Dr. Glodens insights and the organizational structure example in the video, how do you see the fundamental functions changing at each level of management?
- How do the varying applications of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling at different management levels help organizations meet their strategic objectives and business goals? Provide examples from your own experience or observations.
- If you were a middle manager in business operations in an industry of your choice, which strategic areas would you prioritize? Why are these areas most important? (Consider Matt Rosenquists points about the need for communication, collaboration, and adaptability in strategic planning.)
- How can middle managers use AI tools to focus on strategic areas and support the organizations goals?
Cite your sources
- Make sure to give credit to any sources you use by including both in-text citations and a list of references.
- In-text citation example: According to Hubbart (2023), resistance to changeis . . .
- Reference example: Hubbart, J. A. (2023). Organizational change: The challenge of change aversion. Administrative Sciences, 13(7), 162.
- You don’t have to follow this citation style perfectly, but it’s important to show which ideas are yours and which come from other places when you’re doing your assignments.
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