Question

In the new department she is setting up, Shondra decides that top managers will report to her and that everyone else will report to the head of human resources. Which of the management functions is Shondra performing when she makes this decision?

Answer 1

Answer: Organizing

Explanation:

There are 4 management functions. These functions are:

Planning: In the planning function, employees make business plan, they make reports and forecasts budgets and sales data. Anything within the domain of planning

Leading: Group of employees or Department is lead by Directors or managers or senior managers. These managers get work done through others and lead their team for the overall success of the organization.

Controlling: This includes staffing and training. Employees are subjected to training and development for efficient and effective results. Hiring the right employee for the right position.

Organizing: This is the hierarchy within the organization. Chain of Command that needs to be followed. Over here, Shondra sits in the top of the chain where only top managers report to her. Top managers are in the middle of the chain. Whereas, others below top managers would report to the Human Resources Department.