CRITERIA FOR RESEARCH PAPER For this research paper- select an organization (your work, school, or other organization to which you have access) and describe the four managerial functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. I selected my workplace Subway.
Introduction - describe the purpose of the paper by identifying your organization and clearly stating your thesis. This is the information that you will show or prove about the organization. A thesis might include a statement such as ?The XYZ Corporation is a well-managed organization that is prepared for profitability (or other measureable form of success) in the future? or, ?The XYZ Corporation exhibits several management flaws that will limit profitability (or successful business operations) in the future.
Note that your analysis section will provide support for this thesis (or opinion) and your conclusion will describe how you proved your position.
Size: About one page total. Background - provide some historical perspective for the organization. You should research and include references that provide this background information. Size: About one page total.
Analysis -discussion of each of the four managerial functions is included in this section.
- Your description of planning should include how the business sets goals and defines the actions necessary to carry out plans. A description of annual goal setting or planning meetings may be included for this purpose.
-A discussion of organizing should include what type of tasks must be accomplished (in broad terms) and who is assigned to perform and manage them. In other words, what types of jobs does the business have and how are they managed. Describe the type of organization by determining the number of levels in the hierarchy and developing a simplified organizational chart.
-Your description of leadership in the organization should include management styles, the manager's knowledge of individual and group behavior, and ability to motivate and communicate. Limit this discussion to one or two specific managers in the organization and briefly describe their leadership styles while leading the organization.
- In discussing the controlling function, include the methods for monitoring the performance of the organization plus techniques for identifying and correcting deviations between planned and actual results. Specifically, discuss methods for performance reviews and the budgeting process.
Conclusion - Discuss how your thesis was proved or demonstrated and provide the lessons learned from the subject. Size: About one page.