Chapter 4 The Management Functions

DOI: 10.4324/9781003458524-4

Learning Outcomes

After completing this chapter, you should be able to:

  • explain the concept of planning and the phases of the planning process.
  • describe organisational objectives and policies.
  • explain forecasting and how it relates to business.
  • explain SWOT analysis model and TOWS matrix.
  • describe organisational decision-making process.
  • explain the concept of organising and the basic forms of organisational structures.
  • describe a bureaucratic organisation and its merits and demerits.
  • explain the types of leadership styles and its associated theories and motivations.
  • explain the concept of controlling and the tools applied.

Chapter Outline

  • Introduction
  • Planning ...

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