Unit 2 Timeless Management Laws 财经专业英语教程（第四版）课件幻灯片课件.pptxVIP

Unit 2Timeless Management Laws [Para 1] Whether you’re the CEO of a fortune 500 company, the owner of a small business or a floor supervisor at a telemarketing firm, being the boss is never easy. To quote Spider-Man’s late uncle: “With great power comes great responsibility.” Of course, the specific nature of your managerial responsibilities may vary, depending on your field of expertise and the organizational structure of your company, but some aspects of leadership remain universal, such as timeless management laws. And, no matter what industry you’re in, your duty as a manager is to motivate your employees and provide them with the tools they need to get the job done. Here are five timeless management laws that have stood the test of time.1. The manager assumes all responsibility[Para 2] The biggest difference between being a manager and being an employee is that, as a manager, your performance isn’t determined by your personal accomplishments, but by those of your entire team. It would behoove [bi?hu:v]/ [bi?h?uv] you and your career to consider this among the most important timeless management laws. It’s important for you to take charge of your staff and establish a clear chain of command. Employees don’t typically look at the big picture, so it’s your job to think of the bottom line and make sure that your department’s objectives are met quickly and efficiently. By the same token, you should take responsibility if your team fails to meet its goals. Don’t try to shift the blame onto your subordinates[s??b?:dinit], and remember that you’re also accountable for employee morale[m??rɑ:l].3. The manager knows the staff[Para 4] The same way a sales person needs to be familiar with the product line in order to do the job right, it’s crucial for you to be aware of your employees’ respective strengths and weaknesses. Timeless management laws dictate that you, as your employees’ boss, take responsibility to ensure that everyone is doing what he or she does best. You shou