Functions of

Management
K.P.D.T. Premarathna
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Hospitality Management
Faculty of Management Studies
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
 Content
1. What is Functions of management?

2. Importance of functions of management

3. Four functions of management

4. Planning

5. Organizing

6. Leading

7. Controlling

8. Conclusion

9. References

10. Thank You 22

What is functions
of management?
Management functions are the tasks that managers
do to reach the goals of the organization. These
tasks are interrelated and form a process that starts
with one function and leads to another. The
management process consists of four functions that
managers need to follow in the right order.

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Importance of
functions of
management
Establish internal processes and structures

Plan beforehand

Fill and keep filled the post with people

Instruct, guide, communicate and inspire people in the organization

Keep everyone and everything organized throughout daily operations

Harmoniously adjust various parts to achieve common objectives

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Four Functions of Management

Planning Organizing Leading Controlling

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Planning
Planning is the process of thinking
regarding the activities required to
achieve a desired goal. There are
different ways to categorize plans
based on their hierarchy, frequency,
time-frame, scope and contingency.
Some examples of these types of
plans are:
I. Strategic plan
II. Tactical plan
III. Operational plan
IV. Contingency plan

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Organizing

Organizing is a process of
management that involves
setting up and organizing the There are four types of
tasks and roles of the organizational structures.
employees to achieve the
desired outcome. The I. Functional structure
organizing function requires II. Divisional structure
effective skills, a proper III. Flatarchy structure
hierarchy, authority, a IV. Matrix structure
distribution of work, and
efficient control.

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 Leading
Management leadership means taking charge
of a group to guide them and make choices
that help them reach their objectives.
Essential Leadership Qualities
1. Integrity
2. Delegation
3. Communication
4. Self-Awareness
5. Gratitude
6. Learning Agility

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Controlling
The main function of management in an organization is
to control. This means that they measure the actual
performance against the standards that the company
has set. They do this to make sure that the activities are
done according to the plans. If there are any deviations,
they take corrective actions.
There are three types of control;
1. Feedback Control
2. Concurrent control
3. Predictive/ feedforward control

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Conclusion This video gives a brief summary of this presentation

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 References

• https://www.managementstudyhq.com

• http://www.glassdoor.com

• http://www.indeed.com

• https://harappa.education

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 Thank
You!
"A leader is a dealer in
hope." — Napoleon
Bonaparte —

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