Management Practicum in Fashion Design Copyright Texas Education

Management Practicum in Fashion Design

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Objectives • Discuss the difference between traditional and horizontal organization • Identify the three levels of management • Theorize how a self-managing team functions • Defend the importance of management • Evaluate the five functions of management Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 3

Terminology • Vertical Organization: Top to bottom management structure of an organization (consists of top, middle, and supervisory levels) • Top Management: Makes decisions affecting entire company; decisions have broadest effect on the company • Middle Management: Implements the decisions of top management; plans ways to implement foals; communicates with supervisory level management • Supervisory Level Management: Supervises the activities of employees; carries out the instructions of middle and top management; assigns tasks and evaluates performance employees • Horizontal Organization: Self-Managing teams set their own goals and make their own decisions. Organized by process instead of function • Empowerment: Encourages team members’ contributions and willingness to take responsibility Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 4

• Managing: Completing the work of an organization through its people and resources • Organizing: Bringing people, activities and resources together for the benefit of the company • Staffing: Matching workers with the tasks to be done • Controlling: Measuring performance; comparing performance with company objectives and goals for an effective outcome • Long-Range Planning: Information is gathered analyzed, serving goals ranging from one to five years; or five to ten years • Short-Term Planning: Specific objectives are identified for implementation of one year or less. Usually evaluated on quarterly or semi-annual basis Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 5

Management Structures: • • Vertical Organization • Manager performs particular department function well. • Top management • Middle management • Supervisory Level Vertical Organization • Became popular due to downsizing in the 1980 s and 1990 s. • Self-management teams set their own goal and make their own decisions. • Customer-Oriented • Adopted by most _________ manufacturers. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 6

Management Functions • • • Planning • Long range • Short term Organizing • Arrange staff to accomplish goals • Organizational chart • Controlling • Performance is measured and compared with goals • Setting standards/areas of improvement Staffing • • Recruit and hire; train; evaluate performance Leading • Communicate direction of business, commitment, motivation, drive Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 7

Management Styles Autocratic: Makes decisions with virtually no input “My way or the highway” Chaotic: Allows employees to make all decisions; can be a “circus” Consultative: Gets feedback and adjusts when necessary; can be slow; advisory board can be helpful Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 8

Management Styles Democratic: Allows majority rule, sometimes slow process, slow process but easier to get employees’ approval Laissezfaire: Manager acts as a mentor’ allows employees some control. Focus on results, not how work gets done. Persuasive: Makes decision, then takes time to convince employees it was good. Spends time getting people to “buy in” Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 9

An Effective Manager • Shows a “Happy Face” • It’s okay to smile! It’s contagious! • Cares about others • Encourages and looks for the good in others • Says “thank you” • Is considerate • Takes interest • Listens • Asks questions • Recalls information • Encourages interaction • Does not gossip • Treats everyone equally • Is a team player • Is trustworthy • Calls people by their names • Recognizes birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 10

An Effective Manager • Handles disagreements quickly • Timing must be appropriate and fairly • Is empathetic • Resolves conflict • Walks in “another’s shoes” easily • Communicates clearly • Written • Oral • Appreciates humor at appropriate times • Isn’t negative and doesn’t whine • Sets a good example • Isn’t a “cry baby” • Humor alleviates stress Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 11

An Effective Manager Also: • Is able to give clear directions • Has skills to train employees adequately • Has vision • Is consistent and fair and firm • Acts as a good example • Delegates responsibilities • Fosters initiative Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 12