1. Functions of Management

2. Functions of Management
Planning
Organizing
Directing
Controlling

3. Planning defining goals and objectives
deciding what type of activities the company will engage in
determining the resources needed to achieve the organization’s goals & objectives.

4. Organizing
Leading, motivating, and communication with employees, individually & in groups.
Conflict resolution.

5. Directing Attracting people to the organization.
Specifying job responsibilities
Grouping jobs into work units
Marshalling and allocation of resources
Creating good working conditions

6. Controlling Monitoring performance of people & units.
Provision of feedback or information about progress.
Identification of performance problems & actions to correct problems.

7. Disciplinary Focus
Various disciplines in “management” emerge from the functions of management:
Business Policy (formally called Strategic Planning) from the planning function.
Organizational Behavior primarily from the directing function.
Human Resources Management primarily from the organizing function.
Strategic Management, originated from Business Policy, but focuses on overall management – PDOC – and beyond.