Question

To make the annual function of the school successful the Principal of the school divided all the activities into task groups each dealing with a specific area like rehearsals, decoration, stage management, refreshments etc. Each group was placed under the overall supervision of a senior teacher. Identify the function of management performed by the Principal in doing so:

Options

• Controlling

• Directing

• Staffing

• Organising

Answer 1

Organising

Explanation:

The Principal divided the activities into task groups and assigned each to a senior teacher for supervision. This reflects the organising function of management, which involves:

• Identifying and grouping activities.
• Assigning duties to individuals or groups.
• Establishing authority-responsibility relationships to ensure coordination.

Organising ensures that resources are allocated properly and that there is clarity in roles and responsibilities to achieve the desired objective in this case, a successful annual function.