Making a decision to pursue a career in management involves a careful analysis of yourself and an understanding of the future implications of that decision. As this book has made clear, managing involves acquiring new knowledge, developing new skills, recognizing the issues involved in guiding human behavior, looking at issues from a different perspective, working with uncertainties, and taking calculated risks. A major overriding change when moving into management involves depending on others to meet objectives. You are no longer responsible for only your own performance. Your level of success depends on how you balance the people needs with the organizational needs. There is no need to fear entering the management track but a realistic appraisal is essential. So let’s consider some of the issues.