Instructions
The purpose of this assignment is to provide you the opportunity to evaluate how the basic activities of management support the strategic management process. You will practice the following skills: Problem-solving and critical thinking skills by applying the basic functions of management in strategic decision-making; you will also practice writing skills.
This activity corresponds with learning objective 2 of the lesson.
- Explain how you would motivate managers and employees to implement a major new strategy.
- Discuss how each of the basic functions of management will assist in the process.
- Make sure to provide specific examples and details to support your position.
Text Book
Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases.
by Forest R. David. Publisher: Pearson. 17th Edition.
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Chapter 4
Management
- 4.2 Discuss the nature and role of management in formulating strategies.
There are four basic activities that comprise management: planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling. An overview of these activities is provided in Table 4-1 because an organization should continually capitalize on its strengths and improve on its weaknesses in these four areas.
