In this interview extract on Youtube, Steve Jobs the co-founder and former chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Apple talks about management.

Consider the following questions:

• What functions of management did Steve Jobs identify?
• To what extent do these align with what you consider the tasks of managers?
• What functions of management would you consider adding to the list?
• Are these functions appropriate for all organizations (i.e large or small businesses)?
• Is management more than just managing people?

Having viewed this short video signpost, please share one “take-home message” on WENotes below.

For example:

• My take-home message is ….
• The most important task of management is ….