Unit no 1 lecture no 4

Explain the functions of management.

Planning, organizing, directing and controlling are the:

• Objectives of management.

• Goals of management.

• Functions of management

• All of the above

Guiding and supervising the efforts of subordinates towards the attainment of the organization's goals describes the function of:

• Planning

• Controlling

• Staffing

• Directing

Staffing function of management comprises the activities of :

• Selecting the suitable person for positions

• Defining the requirements with regard to the people for the job to be done

• Training and developing staff to accomplish their task more effectively

• All of the above

Which managerial function clarifies the boundaries of authority and responsibility within a department?

The following are the sub-functions of Directing except:

• Planning

• Controlling

• Staffing

• Directing

Setting up or establishment of standards:

Measuring the actual performance

Comparing the actual performance with established standards

Take corrective actions if needed