Multiple choice

According to _____, managerial functions are planning, organising, staffing, directing and controlling.

  1. Harold Koontz

  2. Koontz and O' Donnel

  3. Fayol

  4. Elton Mayo

  5. Taylor

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Koontz and O'Donnell classified management functions as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. This classification became widely adopted in management education. Fayol's original list included commanding and coordinating instead of staffing and directing.