Question

Management consists of a series of ___ functions.

• A. Inter-related
• B. Independent
• C. Mutually complementary
• D. All of these

Hint:

Main management functions: \[ \mathrm{Planning \rightarrow Organising \rightarrow Staffing \rightarrow Directing \rightarrow Controlling} \] are all inter-related.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Management functions such as: \[ \mathrm{Planning,\ Organising,\ Staffing,\ Directing,\ and\ Controlling} \] are connected with each other and work together to achieve organisational goals.

Step 1: Understand the nature of management functions.
Each management function depends on and influences the others.
Thus, management consists of: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{Inter\text{-}related\ Functions}} \]

Step 2: Analyze the remaining options.
Independent Management functions are not completely separate from each other. \[ \Rightarrow \mathrm{Incorrect} \] Mutually complementary Although functions support each other, the standard expression is “inter-related”. \[ \Rightarrow \mathrm{Less\ appropriate} \] All of these Since “independent” is incorrect, this option is also incorrect. \[ \Rightarrow \mathrm{Incorrect} \]

Step 3: Identify the correct option.
Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{Inter\text{-}related}} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(A)}} \]