Mr Smith is the managing director at NTM telecommunications network. He does not believe in micromanagement and trusts his departmental managers to meet the organisational goals and objectives of the business. Mr Smith believes in giving his managers the freedom to meet their deadlines, with flexible working hours or the option of working from home. 1.1. Considering the extract above explain the level of management and the type of planning Mr Smith would be involved in the organisation. 1.2. Identify and discuss the management style/s Mr Smith has adopted.

Mr Smith is the managing director at NTM telecommunications network. He does not believe in micromanagement and trusts his departmental managers to meet the organisational goals and objectives of the business. Mr Smith believes in giving his managers the freedom to meet their deadlines, with flexible working hours or the option of working from home. 1.1. Considering the extract above explain the level of management and the type of planning Mr Smith would be involved in the organisation. 1.2. Identify and discuss the management style/s Mr Smith has adopted.

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

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