The document discusses management functions and the POSDCORB model. It defines POSDCORB as an acronym created by Luther Gulick comprising the main functions of management: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting. It then explains each function in the POSDCORB model and the different levels of management, including their typical responsibilities.

1. Management Functions Cooperative Management & Governance Seminar Nueva Segovia Consortium of Cooperative Caoayan, Ilocos Sur October 5-7, 2011

2. POSDCORB is a word composed of the initials of the functions of the executives. POSDCORB is developed by Luther Gulick. POSDCORB lists the functions of the executives according to Luther Gulick who was a well known member of the classical school. POSDCORB includes seven functions.

4. Based on the theories of Henri Fayol’s 14 Principles of Management, Gulick and LyndallUrwick disputed the prevailing thinking that there was a dichotomy between politics and administration. Instead that it was impossible to separate the two. It has been called the “high noon of orthodoxy,” due to the assumption that it was the principles that were important and not where they were applied

6. Organizing Determining what tasks are to be done, establish the formal structure which work are arranged, defined and coordinated for the defined objective

7. Staffing Staffing is the whole personnel function of bringing in and training the staff and maintaining favorable conditions of work

8. Directing Motivating, selecting most effective communication channels and resolving conflicts Directing is the continuous task of making decisions and embodying them in specific and general orders and instructions and serving as the leader of the cooperative

9. Coordinating Coordinating is the all-important duty of interrelating the various parts of the work

10. Budgeting Budgeting, with all that goes with budgeting in the form of fiscal planning, accounting and control. Reference http:// www.vectorstudy.com/management theories/POSDORB.htm

11. Reporting Reporting is keeping those to whom the executive is responsible informed as to what is going on, which thus includes keeping himself and his subordinates informed through records, research and inspections

12. Manager Skills Conceptual Technical Human Decision making Problem Solving

13. Conceptual Skills Ability to see the ‘big picture’, to recognize and understand significant elements in a situation. Creation Phase: Establish positive thinking Develop creative ideas Combine Refine Re-arrange Simplify

14. Technical Skills Development of your technical skills as an integral part of your personal development Strong technical skills can save you time and increase income Knowledge of and proficiency in activities involving methods, processes and procedures.

15. Human Skills Ability to work with people. Creation of an environment in which people feel secure and free to express their opinions. HR is most important career skill One’s ability to get along is the single most important factor affecting chances of success in the workplace

16. Decision Making Skill Simple tips: - get all the facts - weigh - decide - act Ability to solve problems that will benefit enterprise. Also ability to design a workable solution to the problems and to avoid them in future Post Implementation: - monitor - verify results - document - celebrate success

20. Staffing

21. Directing/Influencing

22. Coordinating

24. Staffing

25. Directing/Influencing

26. Coordinating/Reviewing

28. Top Level Management Middle Level First-Line

29. Chain of Command

30. Chain of Accountability

31. Middle Management Responsible for working out strategies and plans to implement decisions and policies made by top level managers.

32. First Line Level Supervisor Responsible for ensuring work is done according to plans.

33. Workers People who work directly on a job or task and have no responsibility for work of others.

34. Managerial Skills Conceptual / Design Top Level Middle Design / Human Skills Technical First Line

35. Managerial Functions 45 25 TOP 20 5 35 30 20 MIDDLE 15 50 30 15 FIRST Plan Org Leading Coordinating 5

36. 10 Managerial Roles Interpersonal Roles (figurehead, liaison, leads) Decision Maker ( entrepreneur, disturbance handler, resource allocator, negotiator) Informational Roles (monitors, disseminator, spokesperson)