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What are the four basic functions of management?
What are the four basic functions of management?
- Directing, organizing, leading, and controlling
- Organizing, leading, staffing, and coordinating
- Planning, directing, staffing, and controlling
- Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling (correct)
What does 'ongoing' mean in the context of management activities?
What does 'ongoing' mean in the context of management activities?
- Activities are completed before new activities are started
- Activities are unrelated to each other
- Activities are done in a linear, step-by-step fashion
- Activities are continued as new activities are started (correct)
What does 'interrelated' mean in the context of management activities?
What does 'interrelated' mean in the context of management activities?
- Each activity is completely independent of the others
- The results of each activity influence the other activities and tasks (correct)
- Activities are done in isolation
- The results of each activity have no impact on other activities
What is the responsibility of management in ensuring essential activities are carried out?
What is the responsibility of management in ensuring essential activities are carried out?
What is the role of a manager in the process of achieving organizational goals?
What is the role of a manager in the process of achieving organizational goals?
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Management functions
Management functions
Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are the four main activities managers perform.
Ongoing management
Ongoing management
Management activities continue as new tasks start.
Interrelated Management Activities
Interrelated Management Activities
Management actions affect each other.
Manager's efficiency & effectiveness
Manager's efficiency & effectiveness
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Manager's role in organizational goals
Manager's role in organizational goals
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Study Notes
Management Basics
- The four basic functions of management are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
Management Activities
- Ongoing in the context of management activities means that these functions are continuous and repetitive.
- Interrelated in the context of management activities means that these functions are closely connected and can't be performed in isolation.
Management Responsibility
- The responsibility of management is to ensure that essential activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.
Role of a Manager
- The role of a manager is to achieve organizational goals by performing the four basic functions of management.
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