· Application of the functions of management (planning, organizing, leading and controlling)

· Evaluation of effective delegation skills from a manager/leader perspective

· Assessment of the importance of mastering effective delegation techniques

Don't forget the sources.

In competitive industries, most of the time, companies must look within and find ways to reduce the cost of bringing a product from the raw material to finished stage to remain competitive in the long run.

The computer microchip industry, in particular, is very competitive. Whenever a new microchip comes into the marketplace, the makers of clone microchips release a clone microchip that is almost as good as the original but priced considerably lower.

Consider the following scenario:

The Smart Chips Company specializes in developing first-of-its-kind microchips; yet, its market share has been hurt by clone microchips. Use internet, course materials, and other credible sources to research the concept of Michael Porter's Value Chain Management.

· How you would put this concept to work, specifically at the Smart Chips Company, to help it remain competitive in the long run?

· What other management concept(s) covered in this course would be helpful to Smart Chips? How would you incorporate them into the Smart Chip's culture?

Additional Information

The assignment in management is a two part assignment dealing

1. With the theory of function of management. Function of management relates to planning, organizing, leading and controlling and

2. An essay on Operations and Controlling. An example of a company producing silicon chips, which has failed to gain a foot hold in the market is presented and various schemes to increse the situation are discussed in the answer.

Word limit 1500