Section: Principles of Management

1) Which of the following is not a basic function of the management process?

1. controlling
2. organizing
3. leading
4. working
5. planning

The 5 basic functions of the management process are: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Each of these functions relates to every other activity, and in a coordinated way, they progress in a cyclical and ongoing pattern with the final goal of obtaining results.