THE 4 MANAGEMENT TASKS (ICE task 1)
PLANNER
DEF- Determining a mission, goals, and objectives is a part of planning, which also encompasses other sub-functions including issue resolution, decision-making, and policy formulation
planning the first step in the management process. It is essential for managing the complex reality, both short-term and long-term.
examples are planning daily schedules and school trips
ORGANISER
Establishing an organizational structure to decide how people and resources should be used to achieve the anticipated goals
organising is the second step in the management process. It is essential in establishing roles for the planned outcomes
examples: distributing tasks to the respective teachers for both short- and long-term planned outcomes
LEADER
A leader's job is to motivate and direct others (workers and students) so that their behaviors are in line with the established outcomes. They are capable of leading the path, clarifying the way, and following the way.
leading is the third step in the management process. It is essential in establishing an organisational structure, delegating and coordinating activities
leaders influence, communicate, manage time, socialise, vision and achieve
CONTROLLER
The controller ensures that the ECE centre is on the right path to achieving its planned goals.
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REFENCE
Meier, C. and Marais, P. (Ed.). 2018. Management in Early Childhood Education: A South African perspective. (3rd ed),
Pretoria: Van Schaik Publishers
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