ABSTRACT
i. Abstract.
ii. Primary functions of management.
iii. Responsibility for each function at Kudler Fine Foods.
iv. Uses of technology and the internet at Kudler Fine Foods.
v. How technology and internet affects its management.
vi. Example from Kudler illustrating each of the five forces from Porters
Model.
vii. Conclusion.
viii. References
ABSTRACT
Management is defined as the use of people and other resources to accomplish objectives.
Management by necessity involves the creation of an environment in which people can use
other resources to reach stated goals of the organization. It also involves the
implementation of the functions of management–planning, organizing, leading and
controlling. Management is a pervasive aspect of the operation of all organizations.
According to Gomez-Mejia 2002, it defines management traditionally as referring to
individuals responsible for making resource allocation decisions and with the formal
authority to direct others. Any successful organization relies heavily on its management
and the failure also on them, Therefore, management can be looked upon as a two sided
coin that can lay on any side depending on where it lands upon when tossed. Care must be
taken such that the side of predicted outcome could be gotten always.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT
Functions of management in todays rapidly changing competitive world, the human
element of management is becoming more and more significant. A successful manager
must have the knowledge and expertise of effective concepts as it relates to leading.
Management is a function, a discipline, and constant action to be done. They are the
professionals who practice this discipline, carry out the functions, and provide these tasks
needed for effective running of the organization. According to Gomez-Mejia 2002, they
are divided into four namely: Planning and Strategizing, Organizing, Leading and
Controlling.
Planning and Strategizing is selecting priorities and results (goals, objectives, etc.) and
how those results will achieved. Planning typically includes identifying goals, objectives,
methods, resources needed to carry out methods, responsibilities and dates for completion
of tasks. Examples of planning are strategic planning, business planning, project planning,
staffing planning, advertising and promotions planning. Planning activities includes setting
out organization objectives and mapping out how this can be accomplished. In Kudler
foods, the planning is done by Kathy Kudler who can be looked upon as the strategic
manager. The idea was to stock a wide selection of the freshest ingredients as well as all of
the tools a gourmet cook could ever want under one roof so to prevent moving from one
store to another for that which is needed and also to be done. Kudler foods had a mission
