MANAGER'S FUNCTIONS
What are four main functions of the manager?
Four basic functions: planning, organising, commanding and controlling.
What is leadership style?
Different ways to dealing with people and making decisions when in position of authority.
Focus more on people and respect cultural diversity.
Which countries is this style typical for?
EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
What are seven stages of meeting?
opening, calling on a speaker, stating the purpose, moving on to another topic, summarising, having a vote, concluding a meeting
Give three qualities of a good manager.
charismatic, communicative, flexible, creative, motivator, fair, intelligent, self-confident, enthusiastic
What is planning in management?
Setting aims or targets, which will give the organisation a sense of direction or purpose.
Name three different leadership styles.
AUTOCRATIC, DEMOCRATIC, LIBERAL
Focus on quality. Their systems within companies is highly centralised and structured.
Which countries is this style typical for?
ASIA
It's a pleasure to welcome …... (formal).
Which stage is it?
opening a meeting
What are three bad qualities of the manager?
arrogant, manipulative, superior, quiet, selfish, insecure, unfair
What is organising in management?
Organising involves delegating tasks. The manager’s responsibility is to organise people and resources effectively.
The managers expects to be in charge of the business and to have their orders followed. They keep themselves separate from the rest of employees and make decisions independently without consulting them.
Which manager style is it?
AUTOCRATIC STYLE
Focus on profit, follow formal procedures of management. Their planning is short term. They are focused on customers, but also on individual success.
Which country is this style typical for?
AMERICAN
What we are here to discuss is …. I have arranged this meeting to..
Which stage is it?
stating the purpose of the meeting
What is time management?
Effective managers manage their own time well and help their team prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. They are able to balance short-term needs with long-term goals.
What is commanding in management?
It involves guiding, leading and supervising people.
Instructions and guidance must be provided by managers and it is also their responsibility to make sure that the tasks are carried out by people below them in the organisation.
The manager allows the employees to take part in decision-making. The communication is extensive in both directions (from subordinates to leaders and vice-versa).
Which manager style is it?
DEMOCRATIC STYLE
What is a common leadership approach in Germany?
In Germany, managers are usually very organized and value efficiency. They are direct and expect their employees to follow clear rules and procedures.
To sum up …
Which stage of the meeting is it?
summarising
What is risk management?
Identifying and assessing potential risks and taking steps to minimize their impact.
What is controlling in management?
Managers must try to measure and evaluate the work of all individuals and groups to make sure that they are on target.
The manager tends to make the broad objectives of the business known to employees, but then they are left to make their own decisions and organise their own work.
What type of manager style is it?
LIBERAL OR LAISSES-FAIRE
How do managers in the Czech Republic usually lead their teams?
Czech managers tend to have a formal leadership style. They often value structure and clear communication. While they may not be as hierarchical as in some other countries, they still expect respect for authority. Czech managers usually focus on efficiency and prefer decisions to be well thought out and data-driven. However, they also value teamwork and appreciate when employees contribute to problem-solving.
Is there any other business to discuss?
Which stage of the meeting is it?
concluding the meeting
What is negotiation?
Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement between parties.