5 Functions of Management

Koontz & O’Donnel

Five Functions of Management
• Planning
• Organizing
According to:
• Staffing Koontz & O’Donnel
• Directing
• Controlling
Planning
Is a prerequisite of doing anything.

• It involves determining objectives to be achieved and how we are

going to achieve them.
• It is a mental effort by which managers anticipate the possible causes
that may affect or change the activities of an organization.

Planning leads to more effective and faster achievements in any

organization and enhances the ability of the organization.

Prerequisite = prior requirement to a current condition.

Organizing
Organizing can be viewed as a BRIDGE connecting the conceptual
ideas developed in planning.

Organizing is the process of bringing together physical, financial &

human resources and developing productive relationships amongst
them for achievement of organizational goals.
Organizing
The Process of Organizing involves the following steps:
Determination of Objectives
Division of Activities
Fitting individuals to specific jobs
Staffing
Staffing
Controls all RECRUITMENT and Personal Needs of the
organization.

The main purpose of staffing is to hire the right people for the right
jobs to achieve the objectives.

Staffing involves more than just recruitment; Staffing encompasses

training and development, performance appraisals and promotions.
Directing
Directing is a life-spark of the organization, which sets it in MOTION,
The ACTIONS of people.

Directing involves guiding and leading subordinates.

The superior should indicate in his subordinate a keen appreciation of

the organizational:
Traditions, Culture, history, Objectives
and
Vision & Mission
Controlling
Is the process of CHECKING whether or not proper PROGRESS is
being made towards the objectives & goals and acting if necessary to
correct any DEVIATION.

Controlling is Checking the work accomplished against plans or

standards and making corrections when new developments or
unforeseen events necessitates.