Challenges For Managers
The challenges for managers like learning any profession, is a process of acquiring knowledge, how to implement this knowledge and values that characterize how and when and for what ends the knowledge and skills are to be used. Too many organizations have proven to be unsuccessful in many cases. Front-line managers need to help organizations succeed and sustain a competitive advantage. They must learn to make sure employees have the knowledge and skills to perform their job. This is a key role that front ?line managers pass information for the development of the company. In order to implement plans supervisors must communicate and be effective leaders.
The concept of the learning organization is grounded in diverse streams of management history. The basic concept of organizations as learning systems can be traced to the work of Fredrick Taylor and his development of scientific management in the early 1900s.Taylor's premise was that as management truths are articulated and measured, these learning can then be transferred to other employees and thus improve the efficiency of the organization. Ulrich, Von Glinow, Jick and Todd (1993).
Improving quality seems to be the focus of the middle manager. The commitment from this level within the organization is essential if implementation is to have any chance of success Harrigan, Williams (2004). Middle managers must give appropriate attention to details, problem setting priorities and self-confidence. He must evaluate his individual strengths and weaknesses. Middle management depends on receiving information by one of two methods: rumor mill and sndaccurate and timely communication. To be an effective manager he must have the ability to make decisions and implement changes withi ...