Week 1 Assignment

Role of Managers

Part 1

• Explain the functions, roles, and activities of managers. Research two companies within the last 3-years, not described in the book, and discuss what managerial characteristics were essential to lead change.

Part 2

Write a 2-3+ page, double-spaced essay about classical, behavioral, and modern management approaches to leading.

• Give a brief history and the development of each theory.
• Discuss why the principles are important for managers in the workplace.
• Compare and contrast each theory.
• Give an example of how managers can use each approach to lead employees to change.