Question

In order to make the ‘Annual Day’ of the school a successful event, the Headmistress of the school segregated all the activities into task groups each one dealing with a specific area. For instance, decorations, refreshments, backstage support, etc. Each group was put under the charge of one teacher. Identify the function of management performed by the Headmistress by dividing the activities and assigning the duties?

• A. Planning
• B. Organising
• C. Staffing
• D. Directing

Hint:

Remember:

• Organising $\rightarrow$ Grouping activities and assigning duties
• It creates a proper structure for achieving goals efficiently

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Organising is the management function that involves identifying and grouping activities, assigning duties, and establishing authority relationships to achieve organizational objectives efficiently. It includes:

• Division of work
• Formation of departments or groups
• Assignment of duties
• Delegation of authority

Step 1: Identify the activities performed by the Headmistress. The Headmistress:

• Divided activities into different task groups
• Assigned specific responsibilities
• Put each group under one teacher

These actions involve arranging and coordinating resources systematically.

Step 2: Relate the actions to the correct management function. The process of:

• Grouping activities
• Assigning duties
• Creating responsibility structure

is known as Organising.

Step 3: Eliminate the incorrect options.

• Planning involves deciding objectives and future actions.
• Staffing involves recruitment and selection of employees.
• Directing involves guiding and motivating people.

These are not directly related to dividing work into groups and assigning duties. Therefore, the management function performed is Organising. \[ \boxed{\text{The function of management performed is Organising.}} \]