We explain what management is and what the management instruments are. Furthermore, managers and management as a process.
What is management?
the word management comes from Latin gestureand makes reference to resource management whether within a state or private institution, to achieve the objectives proposed by it.
To do this, one or more individuals direct the work projects of other people in order to improve the results which could not otherwise be obtained.
See also: Administrative process
Management instruments
Management uses various instruments to be able to function, the first ones refer to the control and improvement of processes In second place are the files, these will be in charge of preserving data and finally the instruments to consolidate data and be able to make correct decisions.
In any case, it is important to know that These tools vary over the years that is, they are not static, especially those that refer to the world of computing. This is why managers must change the instruments they use often.
One of the techniques used in management is the fragmentation of institutions. This means that we try to differentiate sectors or departments. Within each sector, the instruments mentioned above will be applied to be able to manage them separately and coordinate them with the rest.
Who are the Managers?
People who make the commitment to organize and direct institutions are usually called managers. The same are responsible for the profitability and success of the organizations for those who work.
Many of the people who reach these positions do so through the careers they have had throughout their lives, occupying various positions in the institution for which they work. Good managers are considered to possess certain common characteristics.
Some of them are the recognition of the good performance of their peers or subordinates and, in turn, the good criticism they are capable of giving. are ideal to support and help the rest of the staff when required, training and guiding them clearly, with precise objectives. They tend to be people who generate sincere communication and who stimulate trust among the individuals with whom they work. Good managers usually personally choose what they will work closely with. He also tries to gain the respect of the staff he works with.
Management as a process: The stages
There are those who consider that management is a process in which certain stages can be recognized:
- The first of them is planning. It is at this stage where the short and long term objectives will be set and the way in which they will be achieved. It is from this organization where the rest of the stages will be determined.
- Then the organization can be mentioned At this time, managers determine in detail the procedure to achieve the objectives formulated above. For this purpose, the disposition of work relationships and who will lead them are created. In other words, the structure that will organize the institution is created.
- The third stage is leading In this case, the aim is for the staff to have direction and motivation, in such a way that it is possible to achieve the objectives.
- Finally, control must be mentioned In this case, the manager(s) examine whether the planning is respected and the objectives are met. To do this, they must be able to make certain corrections and directions if the rules are not followed.
