Thursday, December 15, 2011

Role of Functional Manager

Role of Functional Manager  -
A functional manager is charged with managing a functional entity in support of the system of projects that are flowing through the organization -

In this context, the role of a functional manager is as follows:

1. A functional manager is responsible for one of the principle elements of the organization, such as production, marketing, finance, etc. He has to provide functional services in his disciplines and for supporting all; the projects in the organization.

2. The functional manger has line authority over this personnel in the project. He is responsible through the chain of command for his department. A functional manager tends to concentrate on the activities of his discipline.

3. Each functional manger tends to emphasize his own function. Sometimes, this tendency creates conflict in the organization. Since the responsibility of the functional manager is limited to his area, he seeks to make that area as efficient and effective as possible, often without regard to the effect of his function on others or on the basic task which the organization has to perform. 

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