Four Functions of Management
Four Functions of Management
The Four Functions of Management The four functions of management are: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Each organization must have and follow these four functions in order to become a successful business. Not only does the organization as a whole have to follow these four functions but the managers in the business must use them more than anyone else. If the management does not follow the functions correctly, then the organization and people who work there will be lost. All four are important in each way and must be carefully processed in order to work correctly.
Planning and Organizing "Planning is the core area of all the functions of management" (Foundation for All Management Concepts, Sept. 12, 2007). Planning is the basis in which the other three functions should be built. However, planning is easy to put off as well. Delaying the planning stage can cause trouble for managers. Planning needs the management to show where the company is at the point in time, and where it would like to be in the future. From there a correct course of action to get the company 's goals is determined. The planning stage is a constant development. There are uncontrollable, outside factors that can constantly change a company both positively and negatively. Getting organized is the next function of management. Management must organize all its assets in order to realize the course of action it determined in the planning stage. Through the development of getting organized, management will decide the inside organizational arrangement, and also give out needed material.
Leading and Controlling
The third function of management is leading. During the leading stage of management, people are able to direct and manage the actions of the staff in accomplishing the company 's goals, and also supporting them in carrying out their own personal or career goals. This influence can be gained through enthusiasm, talking, and leadership.
The Four Functions of Management The four functions of management are: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Each organization must have and follow these four functions in order to become a successful business. Not only does the organization as a whole have to follow these four functions but the managers in the business must use them more than anyone else. If the management does not follow the functions correctly, then the organization and people who work there will be lost. All four are important in each way and must be carefully processed in order to work correctly.
Planning and Organizing "Planning is the core area of all the functions of management" (Foundation for All Management Concepts, Sept. 12, 2007). Planning is the basis in which the other three functions should be built. However, planning is easy to put off as well. Delaying the planning stage can cause trouble for managers. Planning needs the management to show where the company is at the point in time, and where it would like to be in the future. From there a correct course of action to get the company 's goals is determined. The planning stage is a constant development. There are uncontrollable, outside factors that can constantly change a company both positively and negatively. Getting organized is the next function of management. Management must organize all its assets in order to realize the course of action it determined in the planning stage. Through the development of getting organized, management will decide the inside organizational arrangement, and also give out needed material.
Leading and Controlling
The third function of management is leading. During the leading stage of management, people are able to direct and manage the actions of the staff in accomplishing the company 's goals, and also supporting them in carrying out their own personal or career goals. This influence can be gained through enthusiasm, talking, and leadership.
References: 1994). The Five Functions of Management. Retrieved February 3, 2008, from extension.osu.edu Web site: http://extension.osu.edu/~mgtexcel/Function.html Rane, Sanjay (2007, September 12). The Four Functions of Management: Foundation for All Management Concepts. Retrieved February 3, 2008, from www.associatedcontent.com Web site: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/373994/the_four_functions_of_management_foundation.html