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Organizing is a means of putting everything in the proper place. In management, this means properly allocating all types of resources to reach the goals of the organization. This function is important because it defines what will be required and where it will be required.

Leading is a way of getting employees to be enthusiastic about their work and to work well with others in order to benefit the organization. This function is important because it defines how to get the human resources to efficiently follow the roadmap.

Controlling is the part of management that keeps things on track by comparing the current process with the objectives of the organization and making changes necessary to meet those objectives. This function is important because it constantly makes sure the roadmap is being followed.

Part (2) - For each major function of management, tell us about a manager you know or have known who is very effective (i.e., A-level performance) in this function. Use a different manager as an example for each major function, and provide us with the following information:

* Tell us the manager's first name and the major function at which he or she is very effective

* Explain to us how this manager works, including some specific methods, techniques, behaviors and or tools that contribute to his or her effectiveness in this function

* Tell us the manager's level of effectiveness (e.g., A, B, or C) in each of the other three major functions, and overall as a manager, and explain why you rate them at this level of performance

The manager I feel had an "A" level of effectiveness in Planning and Strategizing is Bill A. Bill A. was a visionary and could see where the organization needed to be long before anyone else. He tried to anticipate changes in our operating environment and utilized financial forecasts, legal contracts and diversification to gain an operating edge. Unfortunately for Bill A., this was part of his downfall. He was probably 10 years ahead of his time. Another problem for Bill A. was that his level of effectiveness in the other three functions would be "C". His ability to organize resources was minimal. His leadership abilities fostered a culture of separation that evolved into an "us vs. them" mentality. His Controlling skills were minimal at best. He had no means of logically keeping the organization or projects on track. Overall, I would give Bill A. a level of effectiveness of "C". He just could not get things done.

The manager that I feel has an "A" level of effectiveness in Organizing is Tom. Tom is the most organized person I have ever met. His meetings have a defined time line and he sticks to them. He plans for things well in advance and makes certain everything is necessary to get done what needs done. Tom could use many software programs to assist him with Organizing, but he chooses not to. He uses a desk calendar and a notepad. He does use MS Word to type documents that he prints and files in the 6 file cabinets in his office. If it would be appropriate, I might give Tom an "A-" for not effectively utilizing Technology. He continues to prove that he can get the job done without it. Tom also gets an "A" for level of effectiveness in Controlling. Using his pencil and paper, he keeps on top of every project he is in charge of. Tom's level of effectiveness in Planning and Strategizing would be a "C". He fails to see the big picture most of the time. In my opinion, his situation is a classic example of the saying "You can't see the forest through the trees." He is so busy operating that pencil and paper, no wonder he can't