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Planning is the management function that involves setting
goals and deciding how best to achieve them. This function also
includes considering what must be done to encourage necessary
levels of change and innovation.
Organizing is the management function that focuses on al-
locating and arranging human and nonhuman resources so that
plans can be carried out successfully. It is through the organizing
function that managers determine which tasks are to be done, tasks
can be combined into specific jobs, and how jobs can be grouped
into various units that make up the structure of the organization.
Staffing jobs with individuals who can successfully carry out plans
is also part of the organizing function.
Leading is the management function that involves influenc-
ing others to engage in the work behaviors necessary to reach
organizational goals. Leading includes communicating with others,
helping to outline a vision of what can be accomplished, providing
direction, and motivating organization members to put forth the
substantial effort required.
Controlling is the management function that is aimed regulat-
ing organizational activities so that actual performance conforms to
expected organizational standards and goals. To do the necessary
regulating, managers need to monitor ongoing activities, compare
the results with expected standards or progress toward goals, and
take corrective action as needed.
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