What is Management

What is Management?

Management can be defined as all activities and tasks undertaken by one or more persons for the purpose of
planning and controlling the activities of others in order to achieve objectives or complete an activity that could
not be achieved by others acting independently. Management functions can be categorised as

• Planning

• Organising

• Staffing

• Directing

• Controlling

Management Functions

• Planning

Predetermining a course of action for accomplishing project objectives

• Organising

Arranging the relationships among work units for accomplishment of objectives and the granting of responsibility and authority to attain those objectives

• Staffing

Selecting and training people for completing tasks

• Directing

Creating an atmosphere that will assist and motivate people to achieve desired end results

• Controlling

Establishing, measuring, and evaluating performance of activities toward planned objectives