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Management:Everyone needs structure, even in artsy fields like animation.
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Objectives:
Discuss the difference between traditional and horizontal organization
Identify the three levels of management
Theorize how a self-managing team functions
Defend the importance of management
Evaluate the five functions of management
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Terminology:
Vertical organization: Top-to-bottom management structure of an organization made of Top, Middle, and Supervisory levels
Top management: Makes decisions affecting entire company; decisions have broadest effect on the company
Middle management: Implements the decisions of Top management; plans ways to implement goals; communicates with Supervisory level management
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Terminology:Supervisory-level management: Supervises the activities of employees; carries out the instructions of middle and top management; assigns tasks and evaluates performance of employees
Horizontal organization: Self-managing teams set their own goals & make their own decisions. Organized by process instead of function.
Empowerment: Encourages team members’ contributions and willingness to take responsibility
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Managing: Completing the work of an organization through its people and resources
Organizing: Bringing people, activities and resources together for the benefit of the company
Staffing: Matching workers with the tasks to be done
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Controlling: Measuring performance; comparing performance with company objectives and goals for effective outcome
Long-range planning: Information is gathered and analyzed, serving goals ranging from one to five years; or five to 10 years
Short-term planning: Specific objectives are identified for implementation of one year or less. Usually evaluated on quarterly or semi-annual basis.
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Management Structures: A. Vertical Organization
Manager performs particular department function well.Top managementMiddle managementSupervisory level
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Management Structures B. Horizontal Organization
Became popular due to downsizing in the 1980s and 1990s.Self-managing teams set own goals and make own decisions.Customer-orientedAdopted by most manufacturers
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How does this apply to working for an animation studio?
Which structure do you think would work best?
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Management FunctionsA. Planning
Long rangeShort term
B. Organizing Arrange staff to accomplish goals Organizational ChartC. Controlling
Performance is measured and compared with goals
Setting standards, areas of improvement
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Management Functions:D. Staffing
Recruit and hire; train; evaluate performanceE. Leading
Communicate direction of business; commitment; motivation, drive
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How does this apply to working for an animation studio?
Which functions do you think would be used in a studio?
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Management StyleAutocratic:
Makes decisions with virtually no input“My way or the highway”
Chaotic:Allows employees to make all decisionsCan be a “circus”
Consultative:Gets feedback and adjusts when
necessary, can be slowAdvisory board can be helpful
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Management StyleDemocratic:
Allows majority rule; sometimes slow process
Slow process but easier to get employee’s approval
Laissez-faire:Manager acts as a mentor; allows
employees some controlFocus is on results, not how work gets done
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Management StylePersuasive:
Makes decision, then takes time to convince employees it was good
Spend time getting people to “buy in”
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How does this apply to working for an animation studio?
Which management styles do you think would work best? Why?
Which styles foster creativity? Which styles are best for getting the job
done?
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An Effective Manager…• Shows a “Happy Face”• It’s ok to smile! It’s contagious!
• Cares about others• Encourages and looks for the good in
others• Says “thank you”
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An Effective Manager…• Is considerate• Takes interest• Calls people by their names• Recognizes birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
• Listens• Asks questions• Recalls information
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An Effective Manager…• Encourages interaction• Does not gossip• Treats everyone equally• Is a team player• Is trustworthy
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An Effective Manager…• Handles disagreements quickly and fairly• Resolves conflict
• Communicates clearly• Written• Oral
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How does this apply to working for an animation studio?
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An Effective Manager…• Appreciates humor at appropriate times• Humor alleviates stress• Timing must be appropriate
• Is empathetic• Walks in “others shoes” easily
• Isn’t negative and doesn’t whine• Sets a good example• Isn’t a “cry baby”
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An Effective Manager Also:
A. Is able to give clear directions
B. Has skills to train employees adequately
C. Has vision
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An Effective Manager Also:
D. Is consistent and fair and firm E. Acts as a good example
F. Delegates responsibilities
G. Fosters initiative
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How does this apply to working for an animation studio?
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