IGCSE, A Level Business Student Forum

Q7 Analyse possible roles /functions of management. [6]

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Possible Structure
[KN] Total Quality Management (TQM) in production /services.
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[KN] Smooth execution of the operations to ensure overall corporate objectives are met.
[AN]
[AN+]

[KN] Planning and organisation
[AN] Managers decide what needs to be done, how to do it, and what resources are required and managers guide, motivate and support their team to reach goals.
[AN+] Thus employees feel motivated and they keep focused to achieve the goals and targets

[KN] Management also tracks the progress of employees
[AN] Managers monitor progress and compare it to the plan, and make adjustments if needed.
[AN+] Helps ensure everything is on track and goals are being met.

[KN] Leadership roles
[AN] Managers play key roles as figureheads, symbolically representing the organization, and as leaders, guiding and motivating their teams.
[AN+] The figurehead role establishes visibility, while leadership is crucial for a positive work environment and achieving team objectives

[KN] Informational roles
[AN] Managers, in their informational roles, monitor, disseminate information, and represent the organization externally. In their decisional roles, they identify opportunities, handle conflicts, and allocate resources efficiently.
[AN+] These functions contribute to informed decision-making and overall organizational effectiveness.

[KN] Total Quality Management (TQM) in production /services.
[AN] This would help in better management of the resources.
[AN+] This leads towards less wastage.

[KN] Smooth execution of the operations to ensure overall corporate objectives are met.
[AN] This helps in reducing the mistakes while producing goods and services.
[AN+] This leads towards better productivity from the business.

[KN] the management difines the goals and objectives
[AN] they develope strategies and give the plan to acheive the goals
[AN+] creating guidelines for employees hence organizing activities

[KN] monitoring and measuring performanc against plans
[AN] management usure that the resources are used effectively and efficiently
[AN+] Hence increasing quality control and efficiency

[kn] total quality management in production and service
[an] involve sreamlining process and eliminating waste leading to efficiency in production and service delivery
[an+] leading to good wrd of moth and customer satisfaction increases

[kn] smooth exucution of the operation to ensure overall corporate objectives are met.
[an] it implies well organizational process thus lead to increase productivit and reduce cost and resources utlization
[an+]thus contribute to better overall corporate performance and gain competitve adv

[KN] Total Quality Management (TQM) in production /services.
[AN] An IT manager organizes the development team by assigning specific roles, defining project timelines, and ensuring the availability of necessary resources.
[AN+] A streamlined organizational structure facilitates smoother communication, faster decision-making, and increased productivity.

[KN] Smooth execution of the operations to ensure overall corporate objectives are met.
[AN] A retail manager plans for the upcoming holiday season by setting sales targets, coordinating marketing campaigns, and adjusting inventory levels to meet customer demand.
[AN+] A well-executed planning function sets the foundation for efficient resource utilization, goal achievement, and adaptability to market changes.

roles to management (AN)Managers serve as leaders who inspire and lead their teams, who represent the company conceptually. (AN+)While leadership is essential for fostering a positive work environment and achieving team goals, the leader's role creates visibility.

Resource Allocation
Managing finances, human resources, and other assets efficiently to maximize productivity and profitability.
collectively contribute to the successful functioning and growth of a business under effective management.

[KN] Total Quality Management (TQM) in production /services.
[AN]This would help in better management of the resources.
[AN+] This leads towards less wastages
[AN+]

[KN] Smooth execution of the operations to ensure overall corporate objectives are met.
[AN]well organizational process helps in reducing the mistakes while producing goods and services.
[AN+] helps to get more customers as the quality is meeting there demands

[KN] Total Quality Management (TQM) in production /services.
[AN] effective utilisation of limited resources in order to be sustainable while maintaining quality
[AN+] cutomers would be satisfied thus increased revenue for business

[KN] Smooth execution of the operations to ensure overall corporate objectives are met.
[AN] engage in the development, application, and achievement of business objectives
[AN+] cost effective and less time wastage methods while staying organized

[KN] Total Quality Management (TQM) in production /services[an]the management must uphold the quality of the products m=by keeping the production line in check and using various quality control methods[an+] this improves brand loyalty as better goods would lead to customer satisfaction

[KN] Smooth execution of the operations to ensure overall corporate objectives are met.[an] they must do exactly what needs to be done for fulfillment of business aims [an+] such methods would be more efficient and cut down wastage hence reducing costs

[KN] Total Quality Management (TQM) in production /services.
[AN] management needs to make sure that operations run in a way that all resources are utilized accordingly with least amount of wastage
[AN+] thus helping satisfy customers and increase revenue of the business
[KN] Smooth execution of the operations to ensure overall corporate objectives are met.
[AN] they want to make sur that the task or objective has been achieved to its fullest so they can continue to expand successfully
[AN+] as it would help increase their market share and overall Brand image

[KN] Total Quality Management (TQM) in production /services.
[AN] The management checks in different stages of production and makes sure that the product produced is up to the mark
[AN+] By making QTMs the product or service quality would rise and improve their market share

[KN] Smooth execution of the operations to ensure overall corporate objectives are met.
[AN] Efficient operations ensure the company achieves its goals, boosting success and sustainability.
[AN+] Smooth operations make customers happy, keeping them coming back and helping the business make more profit

[KN] Total Quality Management (TQM) in production /services.
[AN]arrange employees to ensure everything runs smoothly towards the set goals.
[AN+]building effective teams by nurturing talent

[KN] Smooth execution of the operations to ensure overall corporate objectives are met.
[AN]inspire employees to work towards the common goals
[AN+] fostering a positive work culture.

[KN] Total Quality Management (TQM) in production /services.
[AN]This means limited resources will be used to produce maximum amount of products and those products are going to be of high quality
[AN+]This leads to high revenue generated with less costs and may improve brand image

[KN] Smooth execution of the operations to ensure overall corporate objectives are met.
[AN]This leads to workers doing their job best and keeping in mind the business objectives
[AN+]This can reduce wastages for the business in the production process