{"id":1247,"date":"2017-08-10T15:16:30","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T15:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-principlesofmanagement\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1247"},"modified":"2017-10-06T20:47:45","modified_gmt":"2017-10-06T20:47:45","slug":"assignment-four-functions-of-management","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-principlesmanagement\/chapter\/assignment-four-functions-of-management\/","title":{"raw":"Assignment: Primary Functions of Management","rendered":"Assignment: Primary Functions of Management"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\r\nOur text describes the four important and dynamic primary functions of management as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.\u00a0 In this assignment you will identify, describe, and differentiate the four functions. The following steps will help you prepare for your written assignment:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Thoroughly read the Introduction to Management module.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Carefully consider the four primary functions of management in the context of a business you know. This could be your workplace, Nokia or ThyssenKrupp introduced to you earlier, or another selected business you are familiar with.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select one of the four functions of management that your reading and consideration leads you to believe is the most important. If you believe no single function stands out, then you may select the interoperability of all four.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Your Task<\/h2>\r\nWrite a three-paragraph essay describing your chosen function, and why you rank its importance so highly. Your essay must include <strong>three properly referenced and defined terms<\/strong> from the module reading. For example, if you select Controlling, you could include the definition of <strong>feedback loop<\/strong>. Answer and address these questions:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What is the primary function you selected?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How does it interact with the other functions?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What would happen to \u201cmanagement\u201d without your selected function?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What factors cause you to rank its importance above the others?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn addition to the text, you are encouraged to research your topic using reliable and properly cited Internet resources.\r\n<h2>Grading<\/h2>\r\nYour written assignment will be graded using the <a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/oerfiles\/WM+Principles+of+Management\/Written+Assignment+Rubric.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Written Assignment Rubric<\/a>. Please review and keep it in mind as you prepare your assignment. Each component is weighted as follows:\r\n\r\n<strong>10% Organization and Format<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: Writing is coherent and logically organized, using a format suitable for the material presented. Transitions used between ideas and paragraphs create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is supported by the format and organization of the material presented.\r\n\r\n<strong>40% Content<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: All required questions are addressed with thoughtful consideration re\ufb02ecting both proper use of content terminology and additional original thought. Some additional concepts are presented from properly cited sources, or originated by the author following logic and reasoning they\u2019ve clearly presented throughout the writing.\r\n\r\n<strong>40% Development \u2013 Critical Thinking<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: Content indicates original thinking, cohesive conclusions, and developed ideas with su\ufb03cient and \ufb01rm evidence. 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The following steps will help you prepare for your written assignment:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Thoroughly read the Introduction to Management module.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully consider the four primary functions of management in the context of a business you know. This could be your workplace, Nokia or ThyssenKrupp introduced to you earlier, or another selected business you are familiar with.<\/li>\n<li>Select one of the four functions of management that your reading and consideration leads you to believe is the most important. If you believe no single function stands out, then you may select the interoperability of all four.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Your Task<\/h2>\n<p>Write a three-paragraph essay describing your chosen function, and why you rank its importance so highly. Your essay must include <strong>three properly referenced and defined terms<\/strong> from the module reading. For example, if you select Controlling, you could include the definition of <strong>feedback loop<\/strong>. Answer and address these questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the primary function you selected?<\/li>\n<li>How does it interact with the other functions?<\/li>\n<li>What would happen to \u201cmanagement\u201d without your selected function?<\/li>\n<li>What factors cause you to rank its importance above the others?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the text, you are encouraged to research your topic using reliable and properly cited Internet resources.<\/p>\n<h2>Grading<\/h2>\n<p>Your written assignment will be graded using the <a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/oerfiles\/WM+Principles+of+Management\/Written+Assignment+Rubric.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Written Assignment Rubric<\/a>. Please review and keep it in mind as you prepare your assignment. Each component is weighted as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>10% Organization and Format<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adequate: Writing is coherent and logically organized, using a format suitable for the material presented. 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