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3-Mba 809

This document discusses key concepts relating to organizational behavior and management. It defines a manager as someone who oversees employees and helps them accomplish goals through motivating, directing, and providing feedback. The document distinguishes managers from leaders, describing managers as having formal roles and responsibilities, while leaders influence others through vision and role modeling. It lists important qualities for effective managers, such as self-confidence, drive, honesty, and the ability to delegate. The document also outlines the functions, roles, and skills required of managers.

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3-Mba 809

This document discusses key concepts relating to organizational behavior and management. It defines a manager as someone who oversees employees and helps them accomplish goals through motivating, directing, and providing feedback. The document distinguishes managers from leaders, describing managers as having formal roles and responsibilities, while leaders influence others through vision and role modeling. It lists important qualities for effective managers, such as self-confidence, drive, honesty, and the ability to delegate. The document also outlines the functions, roles, and skills required of managers.

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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

(MBA 809)

BY

MOHAMMED NUHU PhD


APPROACHES TO
ORGANIZATION AND
MANAGEMENT…..cont.
MANAGER
Meaning of Manager
 A Manager is a person who oversees employees or
department in a business.

 In other words, a manager is a person who helps others


gets things done.

 A manager helps others get things done through the


following: motivating them, providing directions, make sure
they are working together towards a common goal,
removing roadblocks and providing feedback.

 Drucker, (1954) a manager is someone who performs the


tasks of management whether or not he or she has power
over others. 4
Manager and Leader

Manager –
 Have an assigned position within the formal organization

 Are expected to carry out specific functions, duties and

responsibilities

Leader –
 Somebody who leads or who goes first, a person in charge

of a group

Leadership –
 Leadership is the process of influencing people to
accomplish goals 5
Manager and Leader…..cont

Manager – Leader –
 Assess the driving and  Is visionary in

restricting forces identifying need change


 Identifies and  Is a role model

implements strategies  Is sensitive to timing

 Seek subordinates input initiatives


 Supports and rewards  Is creative in identifying

 Understands future solutions


directions  Individual efforts

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Quality of a Good Manager

An effective manager must possess the following qualities:


Self confidence Organising ability Creativity and
innovation

Drive Adaptability Honesty

Initiative Judgement Adequate educational


standard

Decisiveness Integrity Human understanding

Willingness to accept Ability to delegate Emotional maturity


responsibility

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Quality of a Good Manager……cont
The Seven (7) qualities Fayol’s (1949) was
expecting from Managers were:
 Health and Vigour

 Cleverness

 Moral Qualities

 General Knowledge (Culture)

 Management Capacity

 Notion about other functions (Activities)

 The strongest skills in the function managed


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Functions of Manager

 Planning
 Organizing
 Directing
 Controlling
 Staffing
 Motivation
 Coordination

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Roles of Manager

A manager wears many hats. Not only is a


manager a team leader, but he or she is also a
 Planner

 Organizer
 Cheerleader

 Coach
 Problem solver
 Decision maker

All rolled into one. And these are just a few of a


manager's roles.

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Roles of Manager….cont

Henry Mintzberg (1975) describes a set of ten


roles that a manager fills. These roles fall into
three categories:
 Interpersonal: This role involves human
interaction.
 Informational: This role involves the
sharing and analyzing of information.
 Decisional: This role involves decision
making.
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Skills Needed by Manager

Not everyone can be a manager. Certain


skills, or abilities to translate knowledge into
action that results in desired performance, are
required to help other employees become
more productive. These skills fall under the
following categories:
 Technical Skills
 Human Skills
 Conceptual Skills

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THANK YOU

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