Application of the functions of management

1. Application of the functions of management The four functions of management, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, are very essential in building strong organizations and even stronger more effective teams.

2. Planning • The planning stage is where all the other parts of management begin from and it is important at all levels of management. The company's vision, mission, objective, and goals are taken into consideration in the planning stage and each one is worked through separately (Ervin, 1994).

3. Organizing • Organizing is basically allocating and configuring resources to accomplish the preferred goals and objectives established during the planning process.

4. Leading • Leading is very important function of management. . Leading involves close day-to-day contact with people, helping to guide and inspire them toward team and organizational goals.

5. Controlling • The final function of management is controlling. The controlling factor basically monitors progress and ensures everyone is still on the same track.

6. Delegations • Delegation is the assignment of authority and responsibility to subordinate at a lower level so that managers can devote more time and energy to higher level activities.

7. Evaluation of effective delegation skills • There are six skills necessary for effective delegation from a manager /leader perspective they are: • 1) The first and foremost step is to establish objectives and specify the task that need to be accomplished. • 2)The second step in delegation is to choose right person for the job.

8. Evaluation of effective delegation skills • 3)Third would be to get the sub-ordinates views about the suggested approaches. • 4)The sub-ordinates should be given the authority, time and resources to perform the assignment. • 5)The fifth step is to schedule checkpoints for reviewing progress.

9. Evaluation of effective delegation skills • 6) The final step is for the manager to follow through by discussing progress at appropriate intervals. • Delegation is considered a key aspect of leadership. To quote Woodrow Wilson "I not only use all the brains I have, but all I can borrow." (Blair, 1996) This quote effectively describes delegation.

10. Importance of mastering effective delegation techniques • The positive aspects of delegation techniques include • 1)Higher efficiency • 2) Increased motivation • 3) develops the skill of your team • 4) And lastly proper distribution of work throughout the group

11. References • Bateman, Thomas S., Snell, Scott. (2004). Managing. Management: The New Competitive Landscape. University of Phoenix Online Book: The McGraw-Hill Companies (2004). • Ervin, Bernard L. (1994). Functions of Management. Retrieved October 14, 2005, from http://www.ag-ohio-state.edu/~mgtexcel/Function.html

12. References • Smith, Gregory (1999). How to Delegate Effectively. Retrieved May 3, 2006, Web site: http://www.careerknowhow.com.delegate.htm • Bateman, T., & Snell, S. (2004). Management: the new competitive landscape. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin