The Five Functions of Management for Organizatoins

Throughout Management for Organizations, we have learned about the five functions of management, which are planning, leading, organizing, staffing and controlling (Dr. Michael Reilly, 2011). I currently work for Ashford University in their Finance department as an Accounts Receivable Specialist. Throughout this course, I have been looking at each function, as we have learned about it, and compared it to what is currently happening within Ashford University; because of this I have been better able to understand why Ashford University has made, and continues to make certain decisions. This paper will cover how Ashford University’s management team uses these five functions of management, and determine if there is room for improvement to be made within these functions. .

We will first start by looking at the planning aspect of management. Our book indicates that planning is the process of setting goals for the company, by looking at both internal and external environments, deciding which goals are the most important and need to be accomplished now, deciding what the company’s strategy will be to reach said goals, and allotting the resources needed to pursue these goals (Dr. Michael Reilly, 2011).

I have been employed with Ashford University since 2011 and therefore, I have seen their planning process change a couple of times over the years. Their mission statement shows where their main focus is, “To provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions, and communities” (Ashford, unknown). You can see through the degrees that are offered and the technology used by Ashford University that...

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