Fayol's 5 functions
Ensuring that the sales department does not exceed its budget
Controlling
Looking out for new ideas. Adapting to changing conditions. Proposing new projects. Acting as initiator of change
Entrepreneur
Developing the promotion measures required to raise awareness about the new product next month
Planning
Define ‘Interpersonal roles’ of managers according to Mintzberg’s description
Figurehead, Leader, Liaison
Ensuring that new working practices are communicated to the workforce
Commanding
Define decisional roles of a manager
Entrepreneur, Disturbance Handler, Resources Allocator, Negotiator
Changing the staff work schedules to reduce idle time.
Organizing
Distinguish between Spokesperson and Figurehead
Spokesperson - Transmits information to outsiders through speeches, reports
Figurehead - Performs ceremonial and symbolic duties such as cutting the ribbon, greeting partners, attending business receptions, signing legal documents, etc
Ensuring that the sales department liaises with production on delivery dates.
Coordinating
Distinguish between Monitor, Disseminator and Spokesperson functions
Monitor - Seeking and receiving information, scanning periodicals and reports
Disseminator - Forwarding information to other organization members - sending memos
Spokesperson - Transmitting information to outsiders through speeches, reports