Principles of

Management
Management Functions

Management

The process of getting things done,

effectively and efficiently, through and
with other people
Efficiency
Means

doing the thing correctly; refers to

the relationship between inputs and
outputs; seeks to minimize resource costs

Effectiveness
Means

doing the right things; goal

attainment

Management Functions
Planning
Organization
Leading
Controlling

Planning

According ot koontz and Odonnell,

Planning is deciding in advance What to
do , how to do it, when to do it, and who
is to do it.
Planning focuses on achieving the
objectives
Planning is the primary function of
Management
planning is continuous
Planning is Futuristic
Planning is mental exercise

Organization
An

organization is a collection of people

working together in a coordinated and
structured fashion to achieve one or more
goals.
Organizations exist to allow accomplishment
of work that could not be achieved by people
alone.
Organizations are strongly influenced by the
people that form part of them

Organization

Influencing
The

ability to influence a group toward

the achievement of goals
This function also commonly referred to
as motivating, leading, directing, or
actuating is concerned primarily with
people within organizations
The ultimate purpose of influencing is to
increase productivity.

Essentials of Influencing
Be

clear about the result you want

Step into the shoes of the other
party
Plan ahead whenever you can
Listen to the other party
Aim for win-win
Be focused but flexible

Controlling

A process of monitoring performance and

taking action to ensure desired results.

Characteristics