Management Functions and Principles: The Key to Organisational Success
Chapter 2: Management Functions and Principles The Foundation of Effective Leadership and Organisational Success Introduction Management is one of the most essential disciplines within business administration and plays a critical role in the success of organisations across all sectors. Whether operating in business, healthcare, education, government, or non-profit organisations, effective management ensures that resources are utilised efficiently, employees remain motivated, and organisational goals are achieved. Understanding management functions and principles provides the foundation upon which leaders and managers can guide organisations towards sustainable growth and success. Management can be defined as the process of planning, organising, leading, and controlling resources in order to achieve organisational objectives efficiently and effectively (Robbins and Coulter, 2022). These four functions form the cornerstone of management theory and practice and continue to influence...