BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Planning is the first function and ____ is the last function of management.
A
organising
B
coordinating
C
directing
D
controlling
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Planning refers to detailed programme of future courses of action. It includes deciding the things to be done in advance. All other functions of management are based on planning. Unless the plan is ready, other management functions such as organising, staffing etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Controlling is the last management function which can be defined as the comparison between the actual performance and the planned performance so that corrective measures can be taken in case of any deviations or difference.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is difficult to determine where one function ends and the other begins. Controlling paves the way for future planning. Controlling keeps a close check on the progress of work and identifies any deviation from the set plans and objectives. In this way it sets the basis for future actions and planning.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The first function of planning is to determine the objectives and last function is to evaluate the plan.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are four generally accepted functions of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling.

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