management functions

Question 1

What are the four functions of management?

Answer 1

1. Planning: Setting goals and deciding how to achieve them.
   
   2. Organizing: Allocating resources to execute plans.
   3. Leading: Influencing and motivating people.
   4. Controlling: Monitoring progress and correcting deviations.

Question 2

What is involved in the planning function of management?

Answer 2

Setting organizational goals and deciding how to achieve them.

Question 3

What does the organizing function entail?

Answer 3

Allocating and arranging resources (human and non-human) to carry out plans.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the leading function?

Answer 4

To influence and motivate employees to achieve organizational goals.

Question 5

To influence and motivate employees to achieve organizational goals.

Answer 5

Monitoring progress and ensuring actual performance aligns with expected performance.