BU101 Grantham University Functions Of Management Planning Paper

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Business Finance

BU101

Grantham University

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Research, identify and discuss the 4 basic functions of management. Also, explain which function you feel is most important and why.

Planning

  • Most basic function of management
  • Define team goals
  • Develop strategies for reaching goals
  • Design ways to merge and coordinate team’s activities

Organizing

  • Organizing tasks to accomplish the organization’s goals
  • Decide what tasks are to be done and who will do them

Leading

  • Motivate employees
  • Positively influence individuals or teams as they perform tasks
  • Mentor and coach employees
  • Handle employee behavior issues

Controlling

  • Evaluate if things are going as planned
  • Monitor and evaluate employee performance
  • Correct any employee issues

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Explanation & Answer

Attached.

The Four Basic Functions of Management.
Thesis statement: However, among these functions, the most important is planning. This is
because it is the map that provides the direction towards achieving the set objectives hence
without the plan, other functions cannot be affected.
I.
II.

Introduction.
The four basic functions of management.

III.

Why planning is the most important function of management.

IV.

Conclusion.


Running head: THE FOUR BASIC FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT

The Four Basic Functions of Management
Institution Affiliation
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THE FOUR BASIC FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT

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Introduction
Managers must engage in basically four functions to effectively achieve the desired goals
of the organization. These basic functions include planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
However, among these functions, the most important is planning. This is because it is the map
that provides the direction towards achieving the set objectives; hence, without the plan, other
functions cannot be pursued.
The Four Basic Functions of Management
Planning is the main and first...


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