Management is one of the most widely-discussed and critical issues in business. This program investigates what a manager actually does, using expert commentary to explain tasks such as planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. The challenges that managers face in the various departments of larger companies are also explored, along with effective strategies for dealing with resource allocation and staffing issues. The diverse nature of management is also examined within the context of globalization and technological innovation, offering viewers valuable insight into the day-to-day lives of managers.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 22, 2013. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Management Roles: Overview (3:17) -- Management Roles: Planning (5:11) -- Management Roles: Organizing (3:20) -- Management Roles: Leading (3:18) -- Management Roles: Controlling (4:10) -- Credits: Management Roles: Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling (0:51).