Identify the Four Functions of Management

question 134

Essay

Identify the four functions of management.

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Definitions:

Ohio State Studies

A series of studies that identified two critical dimensions of leadership behavior: consideration (focus on welfare of subordinates) and initiating structure (organizing work tasks and roles).

Initiating Structure

A leadership behavior that involves setting clear goals, defining role expectations, and establishing well-defined patterns of organization and communication within a group.

Consideration

The regard for or consideration of the needs, feelings, beliefs, or wishes of others.

Narcissism

A psychological condition characterized by self-centeredness, a high need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.