In this module, we learned about the historical management perspectives and how they relate to current management practice. For example, the operations management techniques related to efficient production and service originated during World War II are still utilized by managers today. The purpose of this assignment is to determine how you (if you currently are a manager or were to become a manager) or manager who you know (such as a friend, family member, a past boss, or a current boss, etc.) could improve your/their approach as a manager by adopting historical and contemporary management perspectives.

In order to make this determination and decide how to utilize historical and contemporary perspectives to improve weak areas, complete the following:

1. Consider how you or the manager approach the four functions of a manager which include planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

Write at least one paragraph describing the types of weaknesses that you or the manager possessed or observed. Indicate how the weakness(es) impact you or the manager in terms of management effectiveness and the impact on the employees, employer, and customers.