Four Functions of Management

There are four functions that a manager must be able to do in order to run a successful company; planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Each of these elements is equally important. If even one of these elements is looked over the management process is incomplete and a mangers effectiveness and efficiency will diminish. The business world of today is drastically different than that of years before, most importantly because of the advancements of technology. Even …

…there is a solid manager willing to take the time to plan, organize, lead and control, there is a better chance at success for anything the company may wish to do. References Schermerhorn Jr., J.R., Hunt, J.G., Osborn, R.N. (2003). Organizational Behavior [University of Phoenix Custom Edition e-text]. Wiley Publishing. Retrieved June 28, 2003 from University of Phoenix, Resource, MGT/331-Management: Theory, Practice, and Application Web site: https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/secure/resource/resource.asp