Functions of Education

Management
(Directing)

Reporter: Irish Anne L. Maramag-Balingao

DPEM 106
Dr. Carmelito Pang
 What is Management?

 Etymology:
 The verb 'manage' comes from the Italian maneggiare (to handle,
especially tools), which derives from the Latin word manus (hand).
 The French word mesnagement (later ménagement) influenced the
development in meaning of the English word management in the
17th and 18th centuries.
 Management in business and organizations is the function
that coordinates the efforts of people to accomplish goals
and objectives using available resources efficiently and
effectively.
 Management comprises planning, organizing, staffing,
leading or directing, and controlling an organization or
initiative to accomplish a goal.
 Resourcing encompasses the deployment and manipulation
of
 human, financial resources, technological resources, and
natural resources.
Functions Of Educational Management

Planning
Planning set a mental picture of what we are going to do
Organizing
Organizing is the process of combination of necessary human resources and material
resources in a systematic and effective way to accomplish the objectives. It is the
process identification and grouping of activities and assigning them to different
departments
Directing Literary mean “ moving into action “
Directing is activating human resources towards attainment of objectives
Motivating
It influencing behavior of subordinates for better performance and
accomplish desired result
Evaluating
It is the process of measuring and accessing the achievements of
objectives
Decision Making
It is the defined as selection of one course of action from 2 or more
alternative course of action
Introduction, Meaning, Importance and Principles of
Directing

 Directing is the heart of management function. All other

functions of management such as planning, organizing,
and staffing have no importance without directing. 
Leadership, motivation, supervision, communication are
various aspects of directing. 
Main characteristics of Directing are as
follows:
 1. Initiates Action
 A directing function is performed by the managers along with planning, staffing,
organizing and controlling in order to discharge their duties in the organization. While
other functions prepare a platform for action, directing initiates action.
 2. Pervasive Function
 Directing takes place at every level of the organization. Wherever there is a superior-
subordinate relationship, directing exists as every manager provides guidance and
inspiration to his subordinates.
 3. Continuous Activity
 It is a continuous function as it continues throughout the life of organization
irrespective of the changes in the managers or employees.
 4. Descending Order of Hierarchy
 Directing flows from a top level of management to the
bottom level. Every manager exercises this function on his
immediate subordinate.
 5. Human Factor
 Since all employees are different and behave differently in
different situations, it becomes important for the managers
to tackle the situations appropriately. Thus, directing is a
significant function that gets the work done by the
employees and increases the growth of the organization.