2.1.2. Primary Responsibilities in Management

Overall, management involves a combination of interacting with people, processing, and sharing information, and making strategic decisions to steer the organization toward its goals. These roles require managers to be dynamic, adaptable, and communicative, ensuring that they can effectively lead their teams and drive organizational success. Among responsibilities managers in organizations have a wide range of them, which can be grouped into nine major activities: 

Long-range planning: Executives engage in strategic planning and development for the future. 

Controlling: Managers assess and take corrective actions regarding the use of human, financial, and material resources. 

Environmental scanning: Managers monitor business indicators and watch for changes in the business environment. 

Supervision: Managers oversee the work of their subordinates. 

Coordinating: Managers coordinate the activities of others both within and outside their work units. 

Customer relations and marketing: Some managers maintain direct contact with customers and potential clients. 

Community relations: Managers maintain and nurture relationships with external constituencies, including government agencies, civic groups, and suppliers. 

Internal consulting: Managers use their technical expertise to address internal issues and facilitate organizational change and development. 

Monitoring products and services: Managers are involved in planning, scheduling, and overseeing the production and delivery of products and services. 

Different managers may engage in various combinations of these activities, depending on their roles and positions within the organizational hierarchy.