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Which of the following is NOT one of the five primary functions of management?

APlanning

BOrganizing

CBudgeting

DControlling

Answer:

C. Budgeting

Read Explanation:

  • The five primary functions of management are generally considered to be Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, and Controlling. While budgeting is an important part of management, particularly within the planning and controlling functions, it is not listed as one of the five core functions in the provided text. Luther Gullick's POSDCORB acronym includes budgeting, but the general five-function model does not.

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Evaluate the following statements related to the steps in the planning process: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. Formulation of derivative plans is the final step in the process, which involves follow-up and appraisal to ensure the plan is working as intended.
  2. Securing cooperation involves taking subordinates into confidence once the plan is designed, which can lead to motivation and valuable suggestions.
  3. The process begins with the Establishment of Planning Premises, which are assumptions about future events that could happen.

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    1. A Dry Promotion increases pay without increasing status/responsibility.
    2. A Horizontal Promotion raises status but stays in the same job classification.
    3. Versatility transfers aim at multi-skill competence and reduced boredom.
    4. Remedial transfers correct wrong placement due to selection errors.
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