Integrating a Christian perspective and Ethics

As a manager, it is prudent to deal with facts, not fiction. Managing entails standards, guidance, cognizance, admonition, control of the standards. Managers in an organization obviously manage people, the subordinates that your boss puts under your watch. Don't pretend that you are in full knowledge of what is transpiring in your department. Develop situational awareness and understand what is happening. Dealing with facts and being honest open avenues for trustworthiness and openness which significantly benefit the organization (Cafferky, M. E. As a manager in an organization, you will get poor services if you go into a management position with expectations for your subordinates to serve you. A leader leads by example by performing duties and responsibilities with those he serves (under him) whereas a boss only gives orders to those underneath him.

As a manager, you need to work for the organization and the targeted customers not having self-interest. J. M. October 2013). It is important for a manager to have the guts of saying no to certain things. Cowardice and timidity are the worst traits of any leader, regardless of what role you play. If you promise to take disciplinary actions against a worker if they don't do their mandate as per the set rules of the organization, ensure you make a follow-up. This maintains trust and makes you a responsible and a person of your word which will make works follow instructions for their own benefit. Fulfilling your promises gives you respect and mutual understanding among members of the organization (Cafferky, M.

E. In the normal circumstances, fear comes along with respect, hence our fear of God. Something serious might b happening such as stress or other issues. Effective communications help you to identify all facts relating to the issue at hand. A manager should also be professional. This is by leaving all what he/she does outside of work at home and when you are at work do what is required. For example, avoid social media such as WhatsApp when you at work time unless when your work requires the use of social media (Serafin, C. Everything done by both the manager and those underneath him/her must be in line with the mission and goals of the organization. Set a priority list and accomplish all of them, which will lead to the accomplishment of the ultimate goal of the organization.