The Four Functions Of ManagementEssay Preview: The Four Functions Of ManagementReport this essayThe Four Functions of ManagementThe Four Functions of ManagementRobin McLeanMGT/330January 10, 2013Instructor xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxOrganizations of all sizes develop and implement management concepts they deem necessary for it to run smoothly and accomplish their goals and objectives. How well the concepts work can determine how well the organization operates and how successful it will be. The four basic functions of management utilized to implement these concepts are planning, organizing, directing and controlling. This paper will discuss these functions and how they relate to management.
Planning is the first function we will discuss. Planning is the foundation of all functions of management upon which the other three areas should be built. During planning, management must evaluate the companys present state then determine future goals. After goals are established a course of action to reach the organizations goals is determined and implemented. Some of the activities undertaken during planning include evaluating objectives, electing strategies, examining current situations and determining the resources required for the company to obtain its goals.
I work for one of the stores owned by my churchs organization which is nationwide, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who has a job training and job placement program in place for members and non-members. The strategic plan at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints must be pursuant to the policies of the Global Service Center and the board owned privately by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints. The long-range plan ensures that the program continues to meet its mission with effectiveness and efficiency. The plan blends new standards with internal assessment, public accountability and principles of continuous improvement. In addition to goals and objectives, the plan includes strategies, priorities, activities, indicators of success, offices of accountability and timelines that will require management action and updating. Newly approved mission, vision and values statements underline the plan and are reinforced through the planning and implementation processes.
The Global Service Center is currently being used to develop a plan for a future plan of operation. It has been structured in the spirit of the Mormon mission agenda, a goal of which is increased effectiveness, diversity and higher organization effectiveness. In doing so, the plan seeks to ensure and achieve new leadership, vision and principles with a broad target market in each area. We continue to strive to achieve excellence in leadership by having a global service center that is able to offer a wide range of services through local, and national, missions. Many of our current projects are located in locations across the U.S.
The Global Service Center is a public organization of people who have a mission and who, through the efforts of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, build a long-term, effective model of service including self-esteem, peace of mind, mission-based living and an improved social welfare. It is an inter-organizational body that functions to build consensus around the mission, core values and mission, through direct and sustained service to those in local communities, while also recognizing that in many projects it takes into account the needs of all participants. This project is a non-profit organization managed by a board of directors by virtue of a long-standing mutual partnership with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. All other directors are full members of our board.
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