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MANAGERIAL ROLES IN ORGANIZATIONS
NAME: Ali Hassan
ROLL NO:23204
CLASS:BBA
Introduction
Managerial roles are behaviors adopted to perform various
management functions, like leading and planning,
organizing, strategizing, and solving problems. Within an
organization, managers of different levels have different
responsibilities that may overlap.
Importance in Organizational Success
Leadership:
Effective leadership is essential for setting a clear
vision, inspiring employees, and making strategic
decisions.
Strong leadership fosters a positive organizational
culture and ensures alignment with the company's
mission and goals.
Strategic Planning:
Organizations need to have a well-defined strategy to
guide their actions and allocate resources efficiently.
Strategic planning helps in anticipating challenges,
identifying opportunities, and adapting to changes in
the business environment.
Communication:
Clear and open communication is vital for fostering
collaboration and ensuring that everyone in the
organization understands the goals and expectations.
Effective communication helps to prevent
misunderstandings, build trust, and create a cohesive
work environment.
Employee Engagement:
Engaged employees are more productive, innovative,
and committed to the success of the organization.
Organizations that invest in employee well-being,
professional development, and recognition tend to
have higher levels of engagement.
Adaptability and Innovation:
Successful organizations are often those that can adapt
to changes in the market and embrace innovation.
Being open to new ideas, encouraging a culture of
creativity, and staying ahead of industry trends
contribute to long-term success.
Customer Focus:
Organizations that prioritize understanding and
meeting customer needs tend to build strong
customer relationships and loyalty.
Customer feedback is valuable for continuous
improvement and innovation.
Efficient Operations:
Streamlined and efficient business processes
contribute to cost savings and improved productivity.
Organizations that optimize their operations can
respond more effectively to market demands.
Quality Products/Services:
The quality of products or services is a fundamental
factor in customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Consistently delivering high-quality offerings
enhances the reputation of the organization and
builds trust with customers.
Financial Management:
Effective financial management is crucial for the
sustainability of the organization.
This includes prudent budgeting, responsible resource
allocation, and financial planning for long-term
success.
Introduction to Henry Mintzberg's Managerial Roles
The ten roles as per Mintzberg (1973) are: “figurehead,
leader, liaison, monitor, disseminator, spokesperson,
entrepreneur, disturbance handler, resource allocator,
and negotiator”. These different roles were also divided
into three main categories: “interpersonal,
informational, and decisional”
Interpersonal roles
grow directly out of the authority of a manger’s
position and involve developing and maintaining
positive relationships with significant others.
Figurehead
The figurehead performs symbolic legal or social
duties.
Leader
The Leader builds relationships with employees and
communicates with, motivates, and coaches them.
liaison
The liaison maintains a network of contacts outside
the work unit to obtain information.
Informational roles explain
pertain to receiving and transmitting information so
that managers can serve as the nerve centers of their
organizational units.
monitor
The monitor seeks internal and external information
about issues that can affect the organization
disseminator
The disseminator transmits information internally
that is obtained from either internal or external
sources.
spokesperson
The spokesperson transmits information about the
organization to outsiders.
Decisional roles explain
Entrepreneur
The entrepreneur acts as an initiator, designer, and
encourager of change and innovation.
Disturbance handler
The disturbance handler takes corrective action when
the organization faces important,
Resource allocator
The resource allocator distributes resources of all
types, including time, funding, equipment, and
human resources
Negotiator
The negotiator represents the organization in major
negotiations affecting the manager’s areas of
responsibility
More explain
The four major functions of management—planning,
organizing, leading, and controlling provide the
purpose for managers taking the roles they do.
Professor Mintzberg
explained his concept
with the help of table;
Explained
Professor Mintzberg
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