2. PLANNING--
M O S T I M P O R TA N T F U N C T I O N O F M A N AG E M E N T
Analyzes information, makes decisions, and
sets goals as to what needs to be done to
reach a desired outcome.
3. When setting
one must
remember to:
Put goals into writing
Be assessable
Be feasible
Set deadlines for
encompassment.
Strategies for achieving goals by following the
following
Strategic –
long term goals; where do
you see the business being in 3 -5
year s.
Tactical --
goals of one year or less;
Usually for specific objectives with
close target dates. [Implements
strategic plans]
Operational –
Addresses shor t -range
objectives. [Implements tactical plans]
4. ORGANIZING-Employee Recruitment - Define the job.
Re c r uit t h r o u g h c l a s s i fi e d a d s , e m p l oym e n t a g e n c i e s ( h e a d h u n te r s ) , w o r d o f
m o ut h , a n d I n te r n et s i te s .
Screening Prospective employees —
Start with application or resume
I n te r v i ew b y a s k i n g g e n e r a l q u e s t i o n s a b o u t b a c k g ro un d .
Te s t h i s / h e r te c h n i c a l s k i l l s i f n e e d e d .
C o n t i n ue i n te r v i ew a n d r e q u e s t r e f e r e n c e s to b e c h e c ke d .
Training and Development of employees —
Can be done on the job.
C o n t r a c t w i t h o u t s i d e c o n s ul t a n t .
Standards & Policies —
M u s t b e p r o v i d e d to a l l e m p l oye e s , u s u a l l y i n b o o k l et f o r m
c o n t ai n i n g t h e f o l l ow i n g i n f o r m a t i o n :
Wo r k i ng h o u r s d e f i n e t h e s t a n d a r d w o r k d ay w i t h b r e a k s a n d l u n c h / d i n n er, o b s e r v e d
h o l i d ay s , v a c a t i o n a n d s i c k l e av e p o l i c i e s .
P ay m e n t p o l i c i es i n c l ud e d a te s / t i m e s o f p ay m e n t , o v e r t i me c a l c ula t i o n s , s a l a r i e d
v s . h o u r l y r a te s a n d p ay.
B e n e f i t s i n c l ud e h e a l t h , d e n t a l , a n d d i s a b i li t y i n s u r a n c e
Te r m i n a t io n Po l i c i e s i n c l ud e g r o u n d s f o r f i r i n g , l ayo f f s , r e s i g n a t io n s a n d
r e e m p l oym e n t .
5. PROMOTING BUSINESS--
Por tfolio-- Selection of project photos taken by a professi onal
photographer to show what the firm sells. [digital, slides or
transparencies]
Graphic Images– Usually the fir st impression a potential client may have
with your firm. For a more professi onal look , employ a graphic designer.
[business cards, letterhead, other stationar y & business forms]
Logo– A mark that is a symbolic image of the company. [all materials
related to the firm]
Business Cards– ―tiny billboards‖ which a company can leave an
impression. [3.5‖ x 2‖]
Brochures-- Gives firm an oppor tunity to show selections of best work
and to tell clients something about the firm.
6. DIRECTING–
CONVEYING PLANS, ASSIGNMENTS &
I N S T R U C T I O N S T O E M P LOY E E S
Employer must be able to
communicate goals and motivate
employees to preformat their
best.
