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Effective leaders use the four functions of management to increase efficiency and effectiveness towards an organizations goal.
Planning establishes goals for the organization and includes developing goals which are often included in a mission statement, determine needed resources, and develop strategies to reach objectives. Managers in my organization utilize planning every day. Financial planning includes a budget for supplies and staff for the anticipated volume of patients. When management schedules staff effectively, staff is available to work and fulfill the needs of the organization. Contingency planning includes use of part-time or per diem staffing if patient volume increases unexpectantly. (Gitman 2018)
Organizing as a business function includes assigning tasks, division of labor, and coordination between departments in order to reach goals. The management team is my agency has assigned tasks to every employee. Each position includes a list of roles and responsibilities to ensure all needed tasks are accounted for and assigned. Coordination between departments is a continuous process and mangers meet regularly to discuss plans, work flow and reorganize as needed. (Gitman 2018)
Leading includes utilizing skills and education to encourage cooperation within the organization. Nurse managers influence and motivate staff by promoting teamwork and pay incentives. Positive feedback is provided by managers which encourages employees to maintain or increase performance. (Gitman 2018)
Controlling is an evaluation process that measures the organizations progress towards goals and individual progress. Each year, managers in my company give individual performance evaluations that measure performance in multiple areas. The scale range is 1-4 for each employee goal. Most goals are determined by the organization depending on title or position and each employee set 2-4 goals for themselves. (Gitman 2018)
In my opinion, the function of leadership is the most important function of management to effectively communication an organizations mission and goals and motivate employees. Management communication skills and motivation encourage employees to be connected to the organization and work to achieve goals. Management may communicate the benefits of the organization to social justice, reputation of the organization, benefits to the community or environment and future plans. Leadership will promote cohesiveness, job performance, commitment, retention of employees, and job satisfaction. (Mayfield et al. 2021)
Gitman, L., McDaniel, C., Shah, A., Reece, M., Koffel, L., Talsma, B., Hyatt, J. (2018). Introduction to Business. Openstax. Houston, TX
Mayfield, M., Mayfield, J., Walker, R. (2021). Leader Communication and Follower Identity: How Leader Motivating Language
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