Abstract
M.Com. (Enterprise Management)
The current imbalance between black and white managers in relation to the composition
of the population, will have to be adjusted through affirmative action. As these
managers will have no training or experience in the field of management this will result in
the current shortage of experienced and trained managers being enlarged.
The books of reference available to a new, inexperienced manager, is impressive in
volume and in immensity. These managers find this situation confusing. The problem
these manager's experience is that no practical guide is available to help them solve their
daily problems.
This study will serve as an academically founded professional reference guide for the
new, inexperienced manager in South Africa.
This study has no empirical foundation, as it is not trying to determine what the new,
inexperienced manager does not. but should know. Therefor a study of literature only is
used. The study does not refer to any models and theories and only certain management
problems for their practical nature are addressed. This study cannot be seen as the
beginning and end of the specific problems, but only as a possible solution.
The question and answer technique is used to address the functions of the enterprise and
basic and additional management responsibilities.