A Day in the life of a Manager Introduction
A manager’s role consists of various responsibilities such as planning, organizing, leading and controlling the business for it to continue operating in the foreseeable future (Schermerhorn et al., 2011, p. 166). Having been given the opportunity to interview John Doe, manager of ZMC Fitness, provided a broad understanding of his responsibilities and tasks which are to be completed on a day to day basis. Dave is thoroughly engaged with the core tasks of a manager such as planning, controlling, human resource management and leading operations of ZMC Fitness. The two key concepts which will be highlighted and brought to attention are planning and human resource management, these concepts will be discussed in depth as they are applied to depict how ZMC Fitness manages to successfully operate.
Concepts 1 - Planning
Planning is the process of setting performance objectives and determining what actions should be taken to accomplish them. (Schermerhorn et al., 2011, p. 20). A strategic plan is a major factor in declaring all tasks are completed to standards, thus everyone works together to achieve satisfying results.
Planning is essential for Doe on a daily basis, he comes in to Anytime Fitness on a day to day routine having a clear idea of the tasks and requirements he needs to work towards. He starts off with clearing 200 emails, being up to date with follow up or calls and further does a regular financial check (D...
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... Overall I am now more aware of all the procedures which go on behind the scenes of a managers duties in relation to managing his business. I feel I can now more easily use these key concepts in future roles.
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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2014), “Planning is the process of setting goals, creating organizational strategies and/or outlining tasks and innovative ways to accomplish the goals you have set in order to be a successful organization.” In the world of management or healthcare management planning is a vital importance in that it helps to focus, prepare and clarify the daily projects and assignments that may help an organization become a successful entity. Planning can also be very important in many other ways such as, saving time...
Planning: Planning helps in leading the business towards it aims, and achieving them in time. Planning formulates strategies to achieve the company’s objectives.
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If asked what strategic planning is one could interpret it as simply a road map that can guide the organization in the right direction. It is very unlikely that an organization would know which direction to take without a sense of direction. Managers are faced every day with decisions that have a major impact on the direction the organization must take, therefore, strategic planning can play an important role in guiding managers in the right direction. In other words strategic planning is a tool that management can use to give them a sense of direction that will guide them in doing a better job and to ensure that all the members of the organization are working toward the same goals
Strategic planning has a focus on stabilizing the current environment, and it also support the organization's business plans and goals. Strategic planning helps to implement new projects, new technology, consolidation of data centers, data warehouses, exponential data growth, cost of ownership, and resources available in an organization to assess the future requirements. Strategic planning analyzes the business plan, potential blockage or other issues in the current architecture, processes and their implementation in new initiatives, and processes. Strategic planning helps to formulate the ideas about the key factors that are affecting the present and future development of the organization and the opportunities offered by the environment and the competence of the organization.
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Strategic planning implies establishing in advance what an individual or organization wants to achieve within a specified timeframe and deriving ways on how to achieve that. A strategic plan is basically a course of action that is used to attain desired results. It means anticipating the future and having measures on how to grow into the future. Technology is a macroeconomic factor that is rapidly growing and changing. Technology has had positive effects all over across the globe to business organization and to individuals.
Strategic planning is an organizational process in which it looks towards developing and sustaining success or balance in its ever changing environment.
Management is vital for any organisations regardless of the size and the types of the organisations. In general, management is defined as “the application of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling functions in the most efficient manner possible to accomplish meaningful organizational objectives.” (John M. Ivancevish and Thomas N. Duening, 2007)
Strategic Planning is looking at where you are now, knowing where you want to be in the future and planning the steps to get you there.
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Strategic planning is the continuous and systematic process of guiding members of an organization to make decisions about its future, develop the necessary procedures and operations to achieve that future, and determine how success will be achieved.