The Four Functions of Management

A successful manager has a structured method to complete his or her objectives well. An efficient manager will achieve his or her goals while using minimal resources. According to Bateman and Snell (2004), management has four essential functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling ("Management...", p. 15). A manager who does not incorporate all four functions equally will eventually fail. Planning involves identifying company goals and formulating an agenda to meet or exceed those goals. It is important …

…functions will eventually fail. A balance of each function will give a manager a strong basis to complete tasks and achieve company goals. This, in turn, will help the overall company succeed. References: Bateman, T.S., Snell, S. (2004). Management: the new competitive landscape. New <Tab/> <Tab/>York: The McGraw-Hill Companies. Retrieved March 1, 2006, from https:// <Tab/>ecampus.phoenix.edu/content/eBookLibrary/content/eReader.h