(L007) Managing Functions

Learn about the five management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss the difference between goals and objectives

  • Discuss the attributes of SMART objectives and goals

  • Review the concept of integration and how this relates to effective management

  • Emphasize the importance of staffing

  • Discuss the importance of casting vision for adequate directing

  • Review formative, process and outcome evaluation and how that relates to the functions of planning and controlling

  • Discuss the seven steps of problem solving

  • Emphasize the importance of evaluation for effective problem solving

  • Review life orientations, appeals to change, and cultural aspects of decision making as they relate to management in cross-cultural situations

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