1. Planning
* Planning is the function of management that involves setting objectives and determining a course of action for achieving those objectives.
* Strategic planning, Tactical planning, Operational planning
2. Organizing
* Organizing is the function of management that involves developing an organizational structure and allocating human resources to ensure the accomplishment of objectives.
3. Leading
* Leading involves the social and informal sources of influence that you use to inspire action taken by others
4. Controlling
* Controlling involves ensuring that performance does not deviate from standards. Controlling consists of three steps,
** establishing performance standards
** comparing actual performance against standards
** taking corrective action when necessary