Goals serve four very important purposes. Each purpose is related closely to one of the four functions of management. According to the text, which of the four functions of management is NOT specifically addressed by one of the purposes served by goals?
a) Planning
b) Organizing
c) Leading
d) Motivating
e) Controlling
Controlling is not closely related to the four functions of management. Planning, organizing, leading, and motivating are all functions of management. Being controlling is not an aspect of being a successful manager.
