What Are the Four Principal Functions of Management

question 39

Multiple Choice

What are the four principal functions of management?

• A) executing, planning, organizing, and leading
• B) scheduling, organizing, leading, and staffing
• C) staffing, planning, motivating, and delegating
• D) planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
• E) staffing, planning, leading, and delegating

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Definitions:

Tax Depreciation

The depreciation expense allowed by taxation authorities that enables a taxpayer to recover the cost of property or assets.

Book Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life for accounting and tax purposes.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed by the government on income or profits.

Income Tax Expense

The charge against earnings resulting from the tax owed by an entity on its taxable income, reflecting the cost of income taxes.