A Career in Management

Managers are involved in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

Managers are generally well paid to perform a broad range of duties in virtually every sector of the economy. They coordinate and direct support services to organizations as diverse as insurance companies, computer manufacturers, and government offices. Managers are responsible for achieving organizational objectives through efficient and effective utilization of resources. They get the job done through employees who are the manager's most valued resource. They adhere to budgets that define the financial resources available. Managers are responsible for keeping equipment in working condition and making sure that necessary supplies and materials are available. They utilize information technology which continues to increase in importance as a means of increasing the speed of doing business in a competitive global Internet environment.