Basic Functions Performed by Managers in an Organisation

This article throws light upon the five basic functions performed by managers in an organisation. The functions are: 1. Planning 2. Organising 3. Staffing 4. Directing 5. Controlling. Function # 1. Planning: "Planning is selecting information and making assumptions regarding the future to formulate the activities necessary to achieve organisational objectives." — Terry and Franklin "Planning involves selecting missions and [...]