The article describes the position of the manager in the organization. The essence of power is presented, stating that it is essential that every person holding a managerial position should properly understand the need to exercise power and know the mechanisms of its operation. The importance of authority was discussed, as the manager’s power should be based on his authority, both formal, resulting from his function, and informal, resulting from personality. Then, the types of attitude to the power of managers according to McClelland and Burnham are presented. In addition to the attitude of managers to power, the form of its exercise is very important, which is why its three model types have been characterized. The article also presents the skills and competences of the manager, which are necessary to effectively and effectively perform their tasks and achieve goals. The management styles and tasks of the manager in the organization were also characterized. It was emphasized that selecting the right person for the position of manager means that the organization operates in a clear and orderly manner. However, the range of features, tasks and responsibilities that an „ideal manager” must meet is very large.