Functions of Management

Presented by Cedie Bringino

The Famous theories on the
functions of Management
Theory of Henri Fayol

He was the first to

attempt classifying
managerial activities
into specific functions.
According to him, the
functions of
management
includes forecasting,
planning, organizing,
commanding and
controlling
Theory of George R. Terry
Terry believed there to be four core
functions. Each function responding to
a specific questions the management
must solve.

• What is the need? ( Planning)

• Where should actions take place
and who should do what work?
(Organizing)
• Why and how should group
members perform their tasks
(Actuating)
• Are the actions being performed
according to plan (Controlling)
Theory of Harold Koontz
and Cyril O’ Donnell

They believed there to

be five key functions
of Management
• Planning
• Organizing
• Staffing
• Directing
• Controlling
Five Functions of Management

 1. Planning
This function is about creating a detailed plan towards
achieving a specific organizational objective.
2. Organizing
This function is about using the plan to bring together the
physical, financial and other available resources and use
them to achieve the organizational goal.
3. Staffing
This function is about recruiting the employees by
evaluating their skills, knowledge and offering the specific
job roles accordingly.
4. Directing
This function is about the actuation of the
methods to work efficiently to achieve the
organizational objectives of the company.
5. Controlling

This functions is about ensuring the other four

functions are followed correctly.