A Day in the Life a Manager

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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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