Four Functions of Management Page 2
Four Functions of Management
Management functions as a whole in the organization that I work are carried out between the different levels of the organizations. Each level builds and depends on both the level below them and on top of them. A collaboration is formed to accomplish the companies goals. Although the functions are broken down in levels within the corporation, they are broken down again with in the levels of management. All four functions are needed to successfully carry out the goals of the organization.
Planning is deciding the actions needed to be taken to achieve specific goals. "Plans set the stage for action and for major achievements". (Bateman, Snell, pg. 17) Planning designates who, what, when, where and how. In my organization the first phase of planning is usually done by corporate officers, such as the president and vice president. They determine what direction they want the company to proceed in,......
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