Planning – is deciding in advance what to do, how to do it, when to do it, and who should do it. It maps the path from where the organization is to where it wants to be. The planning function involves establishing goals and arranging them in a logical order. Administrators engage in both short-range and long-range planning.
Organizing – involves identifying responsibilities, grouping them into departments or divisions, and specifying organizational relationships.
Coordinating synchronizes the elements of the organization and must take into account delegation of authority and responsibility and span of control within units.
Directing (Commanding) – is leading people in a manner that achieves the goals of the organization. This requires proper allocation of resources and an effective support system. Directing requires exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate people. One of the crucial issues in directing is the correct balance between staff needs and production.
Review – is a monitoring function that evaluates quality in all areas and detects potential or actual deviations from the organization's plan, ensuring high-quality performance and satisfactory results while maintaining an orderly and problem-free environment. Controlling includes information management, measurement of performance, and institution of corrective actions.
Creating output - includes all of the processes that create the product that the business sells.