The Four Functions Of Management

Management is the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizational resources.

1.    Planning is the management function concerned with identifying goals for future organizational performance and deciding on the tasks and use of resources needed to attain them. It defines where the organization wants to be in the future and how to get there.

2.    Organizing is the management function concerned with assigning tasks, grouping tasks into departments, delegating authority, and allocating resources across the organization. Organizing follows planning and reflects how the organization tries to accomplish the plan.

3.  Leading is the management function that involves the use of influence to motivate employees to achieve the organization’s goals. It involves motivating entire departments and divisions as well as those individuals working immediately with the manager.

4. Controlling is the management function concerned with monitoring employees’ activities, keeping the organization on track toward its goals, and making corrections as needed.