Four Functions of Management

Paper Summary:

The paper defines and provides working examples of the four basic functions of management; planning, organizing, leading and controlling. The paper shows how each function plays an immensely important part in the role of management.

Outline:
Introduction
Planning
Organizing
Leading
Controlling
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"It can be argued that the planning function of management is the most important of all four functions. The decisions that are made set the tone for the heart of a companies operation and many of these decisions are set forth by management to their employees and the officers of a company. Planning involves making key decisions that will be implemented into operation. In the course of planning management must decide what actions need to be taken to accomplish any goals or initiatives they have. How management goes about planning can certainly vary in each organization but it can also change depending on the gender of the manager."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Thomas S. Bateman, Scott A. Snell (2007) Management: Leading and Collaborating in a Competitive World, 7th edition. Chapter 1, Managing. Retrieved September 26, 2007, from https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/content/eBookLibrary/content/eReader.h.
• Thomas C Timmreck (2000, December). Use of the classical functions of management by health services midmanagers. The Health Care Manager, 19(2), 50-67. Retrieved September 26, 2007, from ABI/INFORM Global database. (Document ID: 64917177).

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