Management can be defined as creative problem solving. It is not linked to one specific type of firm or corporation. However, management is universal if the manager has become familiar with the specific situation in which it is applied. There are four basic functions of management; planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. These functions are essential to building stronger teams and organizations. I will elaborate on these functions independently, but in reality they are inseparable and interdependent. A manager can not say, "I am going to plan in the morning, direct before lunch, organize between 1 pm and 2 pm, and make changes by 5pm. Good management can map out a path to success whereas poor management may lead to failure and possible collapse. By considering the roles of a successful manager we can learn to do things both effectively and efficiently.
Planning is specifying the goals to be achieved and deciding in advance the appropriate actions needed to achieve......
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