Sunday, June 19, 2016

Who is a Professional Manager ?


A professional manager is one


who is guided in his work & action by a set of core principles that are internally consistent and  non - violative  of  statutory and legal provisions.

who is consistent in the yardstick he applies for dealing with people and situations.

who has a  “broad  framework”  for analysing,  judging,  decision-making and taking  actions,   i.e.  one who is not arbitrary and  “seasonal”  in the practice of management.

who,  in addition to complying with legal and statutory provisions,  also has a set of ethical  and moral principles that he follows,   which are  “fair”  to those affected by his  decision-making and action.

who is willing to stand up for what he considers  right / correct   &  is not afraid to express an  “unpopular”  view point  nor  afraid to voice an opinion that doesn’t  agree with that of his boss.

who,  on a matter of principle,  is willing to quit rather than  “submit”  or  “go along”  with what he considers wrong or unethical or immoral or illegal.

who,  while being steadfast in sticking to his principles is,  himself,  always open to criticism,  and willing to change his ways when he discovers that they are wrong or outdated.

who,  on his own initiative,  seeks to enlarge his own body of knowledge or enrich his fund of experience through honestly acknowledged learning from others  ---  be they his superiors,  peers,  subordinates or professional colleagues.

who has the vision to see,  beyond his own job or company,  to the larger  interest / requirements / good   of his immediate community and society at large.


Ranchi

October  30,  1995

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