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    The Four Management FunctionsExecuting an organization's goals is a manager's primary responsibility, and their tasks can be broken down into four basic functions; plan, organize, direct and control. Although all managers at all levels of a company perform these tasks, the amount of time spent on each depends on the level of management and the specifics of the organization. Top-level managers, such as presidents, vice presidents, general managers, and chief operating officers, are responsible for the overall management of an organization. They also need to “…focus on long-term issues and emphasize the survival, growth, and overall effectiveness of the organization” (Bateman and Snell, 2007). Mid-level managers are the bridge between higher and lower levels of management. They take the objectives of senior management and divide them into specific objectives and activities (Bateman & Snell). Finally, front-line managers, also called operational managers, carry out day-to-day activities and are traditionally the link between management and their employees. My organization was a corporate-owned entity made up of vice presidents, area directors, general managers, and managers. . I would identify senior management to include the regional director and vice president, while my direct manager was the general manager (middle manager). In my role as banquet and office manager, I had more interaction with daily activities (front line manager). Planning Identifying objectives and mapping the best route to achieve the desired results encompasses the main idea of ​​planning. Plans prepare an organization for success and can include analysis, forecasting, setting goals, developing strategies, ...... middle of paper ...... often there are problems arise in the way they are developed. . Once the employee and manager see that a product or process is not working as expected, they can provide feedback up front. This process begins at the front-line manager level and works upwards. Once the problem is identified, recommendations for adjustments can be made and approved by senior management. Conclusion The roles played by a manager differ depending on the day, or even the hours. A manager must wear several hats, and sometimes simultaneously. Understanding and applying management principles allows a manager to plan, organize, direct and control. These principles make an individual and a company successful. References Bateman, TS and Snell, SA (2007). Management: leading and collaborating in a competitive world. New York: The McGraw-Hill Company, Inc...