Question

Which management function is described as the "main function" and the "foundation for other functions of management"?

• A. Directing c) d)
• B. Organizing
• C. Controlling
• D. Planning

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Planning

The "PRIMACY OF PLANNING" explicitly states that planning "lays the foundation for other functions of management" and that it is the "main function of management". It serves as a guide for organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.