Multiple choice

POSDCORB was coined using the initial letters of management function by

  1. Koontz O’Donnel

  2. Luther Gulick

  3. Peter F. Drucker

  4. Henry Mintzberg
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Luther Gulick coined the word POSDCORB using the initial letters of management functions: planning (P), organising (O), staffing (S), directing (D), coordinating (CO), reporting (R), and budgeting (B).

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