APSC 221 Chapter Notes -Situation Two, Time Management, Costco
16 Jan 2014
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Planning: determining goals, developing strategy for achieving them. Goals desired outcome: gap analysis - where we are vs. where we want to be, plans how to achieve the goals. Resources needed, etc: thinking converts to action - applying resources, etc, results vs. planned - assessing success, etc. Strategic plans long range, priorities and strategic goals (how to be successful in the long run). Which worker does what, what resources to use for immediate project etc. Leading may require different methods for different workers and work type. How to implement the plan using the resources at hand. Arranging the jobs and making sure tasks are completed efficiently. Whether or not the project was a success. Middle management : responsible for implementation of decisions. Marketing managers : getting the product/services to the customer. Engineering manages: conceiving, designing, planning and implementation of the company"s product and/or services. Operation managers: managing the production systems that create product.
