In Chapter $1$ of the text, the author notes that all organizations, including human service organizations, share the same managerial functions for planning, program design and implementation, human resources, monitoring, and evaluating program performance $($Chapter $1,$ page $8).$ After reading the case scenario for the Grandview Community Center provided in the text $($Chapter $1,$ page $19),$ use the Community Center as the context to answer the following questions below. Post your response to the discussion forum when complete and respond to at least two of your peers.

Which management function do you believe the new Executive Director should focus their attention? Explain your reasoning.

From the description of her skills and experience, in which management function might she be most effective? Provide your reasons.

Which managerial function might pose more of a challenge for her as a new Director?

The Program Directors in the case scenario appear to have a good deal of autonomy in their role. Should the new Executive Director attempt to reduce their autonomy or maintain a flexible approach to their supervision? What might be the pros and cons of each approach?

Given the internal conditions of the organization, the Executive Director concludes that a strategic planning process is necessary to help program staff understand the challenges facing the agency and develop plans to succeed in the future. Given what you know from this case scenario, what should be the topical agenda for that planning process? What would you want that planning process to produce? List five planning outcomes and explain your reasoning.