Running head: FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT
Functions of Management
UOP
MGT330
August 22, 2005
Functions of Management
Management typically conjures images of strength, organization, and efficiency. This is not a chance happening, for there is a practical process in place in every successful management organization. Management functions with a set procedure that varies by the necessary focus. The four functions of management include planning leading organizing and controlling. Each function is an integral part of the success or failure of the organization. In order for these practices to succeed in an operational manner, an understanding must be reached concerning the basics in which these practices are in relationship to the business structure. (Bateman, Snell, 2007).
Planning is the first tool listed in the four functions of management process. The difference between a successful and unsuccessful manager lies within the planning procedure. Planning is the logical thinking through goals and making the decision as to what needs to be accomplished in order to reach the organizations' objectives. Managers use this process to plan for the future, like a blueprint to foresee problems, decide on the actions to evade difficult issues and to beat the competition. (Bateman, Snell, 2007). Hydrochem has a dedicated team of planners at each branch that assist the branch manager in forecasting and planning for the various accounts. This is applicable to the day to day planning ad the long term strategic planning.
Organization is a matter of appointing individuals to assignments or responsibilities that blend together to develop one purpose, to accomplish the goals. In order to reach the objective ou ...