Principles of management/PMAN101/Management functions/Overview

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Management covers a wide range of tasks and functions, such as coordination, planning, organizing and resource allocation. In this learning pathway, you will explore the scope and breadth of management and its functions, and you will learn about the functions of managers i.e. what they do and do not do.



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Objectives

After successful completion of this learning pathway, you will be able to:

  • Identify people you believe are managers.
  • List some of the tasks these managers perform.
  • Link the tasks performed by managers you know to the common management tasks outlined in this course.
  • Examine these links in depth and relate them to the four main principles of management.


Before starting on this learning pathway, complete this brief spot poll about your personal experience as a manager.