1.5 Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling

A manager's primary challenge is to solve problems creatively.

The P-O-L-C Framework:

The P-O-L-C Framework

While drawing from a variety of academic disciplines, and to help managers respond to the challenge of creative problem solving, principles of management have long been categorized into the four major functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling (the P-O-L-C framework)

 

PLANNING

Planning is the function of management that involves setting objectives and determining a course of action for achieving those objectives.

 

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ORGANIZING

Organizing is the function of management that involves developing an organizational structure and allocating human resources to ensure the accomplishment of objectives.

 

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Key Points:

 

LEADING

Leading involves the social and informal sources of influence that inspires the action taken by others.

To become effective at leading, managers must first understand their subordinates' personalities, values, attitudes, and emotions.

 

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CONTROLLING

Controlling involves ensuring that performance does not deviate from standards.

 

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