Article by Ms. Ghufran Sabah Tu'mah Title: The Authorities of the Manager in Institutional Management

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Introduction Management is one of the most important elements that determine the success or failure of an institution. The manager is considered the main driver of the management process, as he bears the responsibility of organizing work and directing efforts toward achieving the institution’s strategic objectives. The manager’s authorities vary according to the type of institution and its organizational structure; however, all of them aim to enable him to perform his duties efficiently and effectively. First: The Concept of the Manager’s Authorities The manager’s authorities are a set of legal and organizational rights granted to him by the board of directors or the owners, enabling him to make decisions, implement policies, and supervise the institution’s daily operations. These authorities are considered a means to achieve balance between power and responsibility. Second: Types of the Manager’s Authorities Administrative and Organizational Authorities: These include organizing the institution’s administrative structure, distributing tasks among employees, defining job descriptions, and setting internal regulations that govern daily work. Financial Authorities: These involve approving budgets, monitoring expenditures, approving contracts, determining employees’ salaries, and supervising revenues and expenses to ensure the institution’s financial stability. Technical and Operational Authorities: These are related to making technical decisions concerning production processes or service delivery, ensuring performance quality, and achieving operational efficiency. Human Resource Authorities: These include hiring employees, promoting them, holding them accountable or terminating their services when necessary, as well as supervising their skill development and motivation. Representative and Legal Authorities: These authorize the manager to represent the institution before official and judicial bodies and to sign contracts and agreements on its behalf within the limits defined by the internal regulations. Third: The Limits of the Manager’s Authorities Despite the importance of granting the manager sufficient authority, its exercise is subject to several restrictions and regulations, the most important of which are: Compliance with the applicable laws and regulations. Implementing decisions in accordance with the institution’s policies and general objectives. Being subject to the supervision of the board of directors or the owning entity. Adhering to the principles of transparency and accountability in all decisions. Fourth: The Importance of Defining Authorities Clarifying the scope of authorities leads to administrative harmony and reduces overlap in tasks. It also contributes to enhancing performance efficiency and accelerating decision-making. On the other hand, ambiguity in defining authorities leads to administrative disorder and conflicts in responsibilities between managers and employees.