This paper defines functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling). This paper explains how each function relates to organization.

Functions of ManagementFor any organization to operate smooth while achieving the goals of the organization management ideas are required to be in place. The basic functions of management, planning, organizing, leading and controlling are concepts put into action to help achieve company goals. Achieving those goals increases the value of the business and value is what any business wants. In a family owned childcare center two types of managers exist top-level and frontline, although, the top-level is just as accessible as the front-line manager. Even though the titles are different both managers have the same goal for the organization in mind and will spend time planning, organizing, leading and controlling the organization. Understanding the four functions of management and using all four equally can improve any organization.

The foundation of the functions of management is planning and to achieve a set goal a plan has to go into action. Proper planning prevents poor performance and a poor manager. Planning allows the company to look at where they stand currently and where the company would like to see them. Bateman and Snell (2009) said "Planning activities include analyzing current situations, anticipating the future, determining objectives, deciding in what types of activities the company will engage, choosing corporate and business strategies, and determining the resources needed to achieve the organization's goals." By evaluating the current situation of the company, the company can see what changes need to be made to the company to advance to the next level. This process allows managers to set a blueprint of what could happen in the future to help decide on adequate action to continue to generate revenue. At the childcare center the CEO through her mission statement has a dream that she will offer the best care and structured learning environments for children of all ages and her mission statement clearly states that goal. That goal is achieved through