5 Functions of Management
The 5 functions of management
MGT 330: MANAGEMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONS
The Air Force has more than 334,000 active duty Airman working to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. The Air Force creed defines what each Airman strives to be, how to act, and how to lead. Within the creed stands our mission…My mission is to Fly, Flight, and Win. To accomplish this mission, the Air Force has organized and structured itself to be the most efficient, and effective force in Air and Space. The five functions of management can be recognized within the force structure and is a vital tool used to accomplish the mission stated earlier. The use of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and control can be seen at the highest levels of the Air Force at the lowest levels. To begin, we first need to look at the organizational structure of the Air Force, and then we will zoom in to gain a better perspective on the functions and their impacts.
Organization is a key function in understanding how the Air Force works, and runs. “An organizational structure is a formal system of task and reporting relationships that coordinates the activities of members so that they work together to achieve organizational goals” (Reilly, Minnick, & Baack, 2011). The President of the United States is the Commander and Chief and the leader of the United States. The secretary of Defense reports to the President, is appointed by the President, and is held by a civilian. Under the Secretary of Defense falls the Secretary of the Air Force. The secretary of the Air Force is a part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) to include with the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. This position is appointed by the President and it too is held by a civilian. From here the Air Force is structured and organized into Major Commands or MAJCOMS. A MAJOM includes at least 2 Air Force Wings. Each MAJCOM is organized by their respective mission. The numbered Air Force follows the MAJCOM
MGT 330: MANAGEMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONS
The Air Force has more than 334,000 active duty Airman working to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. The Air Force creed defines what each Airman strives to be, how to act, and how to lead. Within the creed stands our mission…My mission is to Fly, Flight, and Win. To accomplish this mission, the Air Force has organized and structured itself to be the most efficient, and effective force in Air and Space. The five functions of management can be recognized within the force structure and is a vital tool used to accomplish the mission stated earlier. The use of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and control can be seen at the highest levels of the Air Force at the lowest levels. To begin, we first need to look at the organizational structure of the Air Force, and then we will zoom in to gain a better perspective on the functions and their impacts.
Organization is a key function in understanding how the Air Force works, and runs. “An organizational structure is a formal system of task and reporting relationships that coordinates the activities of members so that they work together to achieve organizational goals” (Reilly, Minnick, & Baack, 2011). The President of the United States is the Commander and Chief and the leader of the United States. The secretary of Defense reports to the President, is appointed by the President, and is held by a civilian. Under the Secretary of Defense falls the Secretary of the Air Force. The secretary of the Air Force is a part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) to include with the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. This position is appointed by the President and it too is held by a civilian. From here the Air Force is structured and organized into Major Commands or MAJCOMS. A MAJOM includes at least 2 Air Force Wings. Each MAJCOM is organized by their respective mission. The numbered Air Force follows the MAJCOM
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