Managment Functions

Management Roles & Being an Effective Manager

The Manager's Secret Files

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INTRODUCTION

Index

Planning

Final Challenge

Organizing

Leading

Controlling

Communication

You’ve just started your internship at one of the world’s top companies, but there's a problem—the manager has mysteriously disappeared, leaving behind encrypted files containing the secrets to running the business smoothly. The company is counting on you to solve these puzzles, recover the files, and restore order!Your mission is to work through each challenge based on the four key functions of management: Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling. Along the way, you’ll unlock the secrets to what makes an effective manager. Can you solve the puzzles in time to save the company?

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QUIZ

Complete the following quiz, and getthe first number towards your reward!

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The specific, measurable results that a company aims to achieve to accomplish its long-term vision. They are the actionable steps that break down broader goals into more specific tasks.

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Read the definition of the word related to the planning function, and unscramble the correct word.

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Objectives:Business objectives are the results you are aiming to achieve in order to accomplish your longer-term company vision. Think of business objectives as metrics to measure your overall business success. Hitting your business objectives means you're on the path towards achieving larger company goals.

Your first number code is 1

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Read the definition of the word related to the planning function, and unscramble the correct word.

A plan that outlines how an organization will achieve its goals, and the actions it will take to get there

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Strategy:Strategy as we've identified refers to the long-term goal or roadmap for an organization, and how it plans to reach them. Or, the path the organization will take towards its goals. Conversely, tactics refer to the specific set of actions taken to reach the organizational goals, or strategy.

Your second number code is 3

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This must happen during and after a plan to see what worked and what didn't. Used to adjust plans moving forward for goal success.

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Read the definition of the word related to the planning function, and unscramble the correct word.

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EvaluateEvaluation involves comparison of actual performance against benchmarks or standards of performance to establish the extent of fulfillment of goals and identify gaps in performance to suggest remedial courses for ensuring that in the end all ends well, that is fulfillment level is 100%. The goals vary depending on the situation, participants and issues.

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What steps must be taken to achieve a specific goal. It breaks down the goal into actionable steps that can be easily followed and tracked.

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Plan of Action:The purpose of an action plan is to clarify what resources are required to reach the goal and formulate a timeline for when specific tasks need to be completed. In project management, a well-developed action plan can serve as a blueprint for the project manager to break down a large project into smaller, more manageable ones.

Your fourth number code is 5

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FIND!

From among all the statements you discover,click only on the correct ones

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CLICK ONLY ON THE CORRECT STATEMENT 1/3

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Once a plan is made, organizing happens automatically without further managerial involvement. (1)

Organizing is only about hiring the right employees. (1)

Organizing focuses exclusively on motivating employees to work harder (8)

Organizing involves assigning tasks and resources to ensure the successful execution of a plan. (6)

Managers can skip organizing if the team is highly experienced. (6)

CLICK ONLY ON THE CORRECT STATEMENT 2/3

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In organizing, there's no need to delegate tasks; the manager should do everything. (8)

Organizing is the same as controlling because both focus on monitoring employee performance. (1)

Organizing does not involve the allocation of resources—this is handled in the planning phase. (1)

A clear organizational structure helps ensure that responsibilities are well-defined and communication flows effectively. (6)

The organizing function is only necessary in large companies with many departments. (6)

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CLICK ONLY ON THE CORRECT STATEMENT 3/3

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Decentralization, where decision-making is spread out, always leads to disorganization. (6)

Organizing only happens after the company’s goals have been achieved. (1)

Organizing doesn’t require a formal hierarchy—everyone should have equal decision-making power. (8)

Effective organizing requires managers to allocate resources efficiently to meet organizational goals. (1)

A flexible organizational structure leads to confusion and inefficiency. (8)

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The organizing function doesn't involve establishing communication channels. (6)

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Matching

Put the employees in the correct order

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You are the manager of a marketing team preparing for a product launch and You need to delegate the tasks on the left. Which employees on the right would you match them to?

1. Create a promotional video.
2. Analyze customer data to optimize the ad campaign.
3. Coordinate the launch schedule and manage deadlines.
4. Handle social media engagement and respond to customer queries.

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True or false?

Choose the correct answer!

Your eighth number code is 1

True or false?

True or false?

True or false?

True or false?

True or false?

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Ordering

Put the communication steps in the correct order

Your ninth number code is 3

You are managing a team and need to ensure that communication flows smoothly during a new project. To guide your team effectively, you must follow the steps for setting up clear communication channels and expectations. Put the steps for effective team communication in the correct order.

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Complete the management story.

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To keep her team motivated and aligned, Sarah focused on , by example and fostering open communication within the team.

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At TechnoCorp, the newly promoted manager, Sarah, was assigned to lead a major project. Her first task was to carefully the project by setting clear goals, establishing a timeline, and creating a detailed strategy.

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Once that was done, Sarah moved on to her resources effectively, ensuring each team member had a well-defined role and access to the tools they needed.

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As the project progressed, Sarah knew the importance of keeping an eye on performance. She implemented performance metrics and monitored progress regularly to maintain control. When she noticed that a small quality issue had arisen, she quickly took action, showing the importance of and making adjustments to stay on track.

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She regularly held meetings, where she listened to her team’s ideas and provided constructive feedback, demonstrating the importance of skills.

In the end, Sarah’s ability to effectively, organize her team, lead with confidence, and maintain control over the project resulted in the successful launch of the company’s new product. She had proven herself to be an exceptional manager.

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Congratulations!

Congratulations, Interns! 🎉You’ve successfully unlocked the secrets of being an effective manager! By mastering planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, you’ve proven you have what it takes to run a team and lead it to success. The company is saved, and the future looks bright thanks to your skills.Great job—now go and continue being awesome managers! 👏