four functions of management

Introduction A manager's role is to lead his/her organization to a clearly stated objective. In doing so he/she must muster all his resources in a concise and organized attempt at achieving those goals. To do this a manager must lead, plan, organize, and control the organization's employees. A manager can be defined in many ways. From the high-ranking Chief Executive Officer or the team leader who is fundamental to the organization. Each manager …

…their performance? The global business environment has multiplied the threats and competition a company faces tenfold. With the technology available these days, competitors are no longer separated by borders or geography, therefore the markets and consumers offered have also increased. However with this increase in potential profit, the amount of competitors and threats have also increased, and therefore these four functions have assumed even greater importance in the ongoing survival and success of any organization.