Question

Which of the following is not a function of management?

• A. Planning
• B. Organising
• C. Advertising
• D. Controlling

Hint:

Functions of Management: \[ \boxed{\text{Planning}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Organising}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Staffing}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Directing}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Controlling}} \] Remember: \[ \boxed{\text{Advertising} \rightarrow \text{Marketing Function}} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall the functions of management. The major functions of management are: \[ \boxed{\text{Planning}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Organising}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Staffing}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Directing}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Controlling}} \]

Step 2: Examine the given options. Planning, Organising and Controlling are recognized functions of management. Advertising is a marketing activity and not a managerial function.

Step 3: Identify the correct answer. \[ \boxed{\text{Advertising}} \] is not a function of management. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \] is the correct answer.