manajer

Manajer, often anglicized as manager, is a person responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the use of resources to achieve organizational objectives. The term is used across sectors—business, government, non-profit, education, and sports—and denotes a role within a hierarchy that translates strategy into action.

Management levels: Top managers set strategy, policy, and long-term goals; middle managers implement strategy through programs and supervise frontline managers; first-line managers oversee daily operations and supervise staff. Project managers lead temporary initiatives; functional managers oversee a specific department such as finance, marketing, or operations.

Duties and responsibilities: setting objectives, creating plans, allocating resources, directing and motivating people, monitoring performance, and reporting results. Managers ensure compliance with laws and ethical standards, manage risks and quality, and facilitate communication within teams and with external stakeholders.

Skills and qualifications: strong leadership and decision-making, effective communication, problem solving, and analytical thinking. Financial literacy, budgeting, and resource management are commonly expected, as are adaptability, collaboration, and ethical judgment. Educational backgrounds vary; many managers hold degrees in business, economics, engineering, or related fields, often complemented by practical experience or professional certificates.

In practice, the precise authority of a manajer depends on organizational size, structure, and culture. In sports or entertainment, a manager may focus on team selection, client representation, or contractual negotiations, while in corporate settings the role spans strategy execution, people development, and performance management.