Assignment:
Question 1. Who is the 21st Century Manager? What are the characteristics of a good 21st century manager? What is the role of the manager in the 21st century organization? A manager is a person who is able to achieve organizational goals/purpose by working with and through people along with other organizational resources. The 21st century manager is a person who organizes, executes, and plans the process and production of an organization. The role of the manager traditionally has been the person who has set short term goals for the organization to execute and perform tasks that include the process, procedure, and production of the organization’s purpose or vision. The modern role of the manager has developed to include the role of facilitator in the way the manager accomplishes these tasks.
Question 2. After reading your material for this week think of a manager that you have worked with or currently work with who you would define as a good manager. If you have none use the internet to find one. Supported by at least three of our class resources define why this person is a good manager. Be sure to include in your post the definition of a manager. What characteristics makes the person you selected “good”? CAREFUL: MAKE SURE YOU ARE DESCRIBING A MANAGER NOT A LEADER!!
Question 3. What is the role of the manager in an organization? The role of the manager traditionally has been the person who has set short term goals for the organization to execute and perform tasks that include the process, procedure, and production of the organization’s purpose or vision. The modern role of the manager has developed to include the role of facilitator in the way the manager accomplishes these tasks.
Question 4. Compare and Contrast the role of management in the 20th century organization and the role of management in the 21st century. How has the change in the purpose of businesses (i.e. manufacturing vs. service) and business environment, worker attitudes, and behaviors affected the role of the manager in an organization? Discuss in detail.