Show 1 Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Human Resource Management, 15e (Dessler) Chapter 1 Introduction to Human Resource Management 1) The basic functions of the management process include all of the following EXCEPT ________. A) planning B) organizing C) outsourcing D) leading Answer: C Explanation: C) The five basic functions of the management process include planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Outsourcing jobs may be an aspect of human resources, but it is not one of the primary management functions. Difficulty: Easy Chapter: 1 Objective: 1 AACSB: Analytical Thinking Learning Outcome: 1.1 Explain what human resource management is and how it relates to the management process. 2) Which of the following is the person responsible for accomplishing an organization's goals by managing the efforts of the organization's people? A) manager B) entrepreneur C) generalist D) marketer Answer: A Explanation: A) The manager is the person responsible for accomplishing an organization's goals by planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling the efforts of the organization's people. An entrepreneur may manage people or may hire a manager to do so instead, but entrepreneurs are defined as individuals who start their own businesses. Difficulty: Moderate Chapter: 1 Objective: 1 AACSB: Analytical Thinking Learning Outcome: 1.1 Explain what human resource management is and how it relates to the management process. What are the 4 basic functions of management?They were initially identified as five functions by Henri Fayol in the early 1900s. Over the years, Fayol's functions were combined and reduced to the following four main functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
What are the 4 functions of management planning organizing leading and controlling?The four functions are:. Planning involves the planning of decision making.. Organizing includes appropriate coordination between planning and resources.. Leading involves motivating the employees to achieve organizational goals.. Controlling is related to monitoring and evaluation.. What are the 4 functions of management and give an example of each?The Four Functions of Management. Planning. Managers must navigate the decision-making process to help their team reach company goals. ... . Organizing. To complete projects or meet any other company goals, managers must effectively organize physical, human, and financial resources. ... . Leading. ... . Controlling.. Which of the 4 management functions is considered to be the most important?Leading. The third managerial function is leading, an activity that is often seen as the most important and challenging of all the managerial functions. In this stage, managers are expected to motivate employees to help them achieve their goals and objectives.
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