Functions of Management
There are four different functions of management. In this paper, I will define these
functions; planning, organizing, leading and controlling. I will also explain how each of
these functions relates to my own organization. Bateman and Snell (2004) define
management as the process of working with people and resources to accomplish
organizational goals. By utilizing the four different functions of management companies
can work with their employees and other resources to reach the organizations goals.
Planning can be used to help the organization map out a way to efficiently achieve their
goals. The beginning of the planning process should include analyzing of the current
situation. From this information the company can determine the goals and start to outline
the steps that need to be taken to ensure that the goal will be met. Other planning activities
that should be completed are determining the company objectives and were they want to
be in the future. This will help them to choose their business objectives and strategies. In
addition, the company should look at the resources that they have available and determine
if they are sufficient to achieve the organizations goals.
This leads to organizing. Organizing is done through assembling and coordinating
financial, human, physical, informational and other resources need to achieve the goals.
(Bateman & Snell, 2004) Recruiting is a large part of organizing. Human resources are an
important role. The company must try to attract the people needed to properlystaff the
organization to be able to meet the goals. The employees in an organization can be
