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Managing and managing people
Managing and managing people

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Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • understand what is meant by management and managerial effectiveness

  • identify the roles which are fulfilled while working as a manager

  • identify managerial activities that contribute to managerial effectiveness

  • identify a cause of stress in managerial life from a range covering mismatches between capabilites and role, player-manager tension and everyday stressors

  • understand time pressures and the need for time management.