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Four Functions of Management

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Running head: FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT

Functions of Management

Functions of Management

Week one of University of Phoenix course, bachelor of science in human services (BSHS) 330, Management Theory, Practice and Application, introduces the topics for weeks two through five by providing an overview of the functions of management. The functions being studied in BSHS 330 are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Definitions of these four functions will be discussed and relevance of them will be tied to the author 's current employer.
The four functions of management as listed here, are gathered from the book; Management: The New Competitive Landscape (Bateman and Snell, 2004). References are noted in the text.
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Managers who have planned, organized and established leadership must also exercise their ability to correct the course of events to keep the business focused on the goal.
Controlling an organization means being consistent and firm when providing direction to employees. It also means the manager must be open to new innovations and suggestions brought by others that might enhance the efforts of the company. This is a balancing act managers learn to perform.
Application
In the author 's current organization these four elements are all evident to one degree or another. The goals of the organization are clear – to respond to radiological emergencies within 2 hours of the request for assistance. This has produced a plan that organizes and assembles the necessary resources in the time allowed. Leadership is provided by management as deployment preparations are being made. The controlling function is evident as we correct or modify the actions being taken to respond to the event based on new information being received about the emergency. All this is done in real time. Procedures are the outgrowth of planning and organization. Leadership is evident in the training and drills performed to maintain readiness to respond. Controls are in place to ensure updates of emergency conditions are received, evaluated, compared to current team status, and adjustments made to keep the team members safe and effective during the response.
Summary
Managers have four main functions

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