Overview of Management: Kudler Fine Foods
Kudler Fine Foods is a gourmet food store founded by Kathy Kudler. There are currently three locations and Kudler is looking to expand further. In this paper, we will examine the organizational structure of Kudler Fine Foods; apply Porter’s Model of Five Competitive Forces; and examine how the Internet and technology has impacted Kudler Fine Foods.
Primary Functions of Management
There are four primary functions of management: Planning and Strategizing; Leading; Organizing; and Controlling (Balkin, 2002). Based on Kudler’s organization, it appears that Kathy Kudler, President, is mainly responsible for the planning and strategizing, however, each store manager and department head is responsible for their respective team’s planning and strategization. Leading is primarily the responsibility of Human Resources; ensuring employees are motivated and can work together for the greater good. The function of organizing is mainly that of......
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