$1.$ Why Does Management Matter?

While most positions and departments within a business are charged with specific activities based on particular knowledge, expertise or company needs, managers can have a broader and more complex set of responsibilities. More than just an understanding of the discipline, management requires an ability to navigate numerous procedural, organizational and interpersonal challenges in the process of leading the team. In today's podcast episode Jason Huffman, Senior Vice President and Director of Customer Experience will talk to you about how he has used management practices to drive success in his business and in his career.

What are the four key management activities used by Jason $($and other leaders$)?$

Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling

Managing, Consolidating, Classifying, Controlling

Managing, Organizing, Considering, Evaluating

Leading, Driving, Pursuing, Measuring

Effective organizing includes making sure teams are optimally designed.

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False

Leading is solely the responsibility of the manager.

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False

The controlling function should be practiced regularly, not just at the end of the year.

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The management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are widely considered to be the best means of describing a manager's job. They are independently and collectively critical to driving an organization toward its goals.