Discuss the four functions of management. Provide an example of ...

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Discuss the four functions of management. Provide an example of each.
 
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Question 2

Planning that identifies different views of future and spells out what to do in each session is referred to as
 
  A) escalation of commitment.
  B) contingency planning.
  C) a control system.
  D) formal planning.

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Answer to Question 1

The four functions of management are planning/strategizing, organizing, leading, and controlling. When managers are seeing future objectives, they are engaged in planning. When managers are defining the roles for employees or delegating tasks to them, they are engaged in the organizing function. When managers are inspiring and motivating their employees, they are leading. And when managers collect feedback, identify problems, and then take corrective action, they are engaged in controlling.

Answer to Question 2

B