MGT 501- Assignment 1

MGT 501- Assignment 1

Question 1

Job Post	Line Manager/Staff Manager (1 marks each)	Justification (1 marks each)
Strategic Manager	Line Manager	Strategic managers are responsible for developing and implementing plans to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the organization. They have direct control over the employees and resources in their function, making them line managers. Or Strategic managers are responsible for developing and implementing plans to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the organization. They analyze the internal and external environment, identify opportunities and threats, and create strategies to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate threats. Their role is to ensure the organization is moving towards its desired future state.
HR Manager	Staff Manager	HR managers are responsible for managing the human resources function within an organization. They provide support and guidance to line managers on HR issues, indicating a staff manager role. Or HR managers are staff managers responsible for managing the human resources function within an organization. They oversee recruitment, hiring, training, and development of employees. They also handle compensation and benefits programs, employee relations, and ensure compliance with labor laws. HR managers provide guidance and support to line managers on HR issues.
Brand Manager	Line manager	Brand managers are accountable for the success of their specific brand and have direct control over marketing, sales, and promotion. They are line managers as they manage employees directly involved in the brand's performance. Or Brand managers are line managers accountable for overseeing a specific product or brand. They are responsible for the success of their brand, managing marketing, sales, and promotion activities to achieve performance goals.
Finance Manager	Line manager	Finance managers are responsible for the finance department and its employees. They have authority over their subordinates, making them line managers. Or In a line organization, the finance manager is a line manager responsible for the finance department and its employees. They have authority over their subordinates and are accountable for the department's performance.
Marketing Manager	Line manager	Marketing managers oversee employees directly involved in marketing and sales activities. They are responsible for managing the team and ensuring product/service delivery, indicating a line manager role. Or Marketing managers, as line managers, oversee employees directly involved in the production, sales, or delivery of a product or service. They may manage a team of sales representatives or other employees engaged in marketing and sales activities.

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