Management is the process of working together with people and resources to accomplish organizational goals. (Bateman-Snell, 2006) Good managers do these things by using the four functions of management, also known as the management process. The four functions are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Even though the face of business is changing daily, these four time-tested principles still remain constant. Each of these functions plays a different role in helping the manager reach his or her goals. This paper will explore each of these functions deeper to examine what each function contributes to the management process.
The most important function in the management process is planning. Planning is generally the first step taken in beginning any sort of project or task. Planning provides a way to stay organized during a project. It also provides a way to measure progress during a project. For example, a home improvement project would not be attempted without planning.......
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