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HRCI Exam PHR Topic 9 Question 57 Discussion
Topic #: 9
As an HR Professional you must be familiar with the strategic business management of your organization. Henry Fayol identified five functions of business management which still apply to businesses today. Which one of the following answers correctly identifies the five functions of a manager?
The five functions of a manager, according to Henry Fayol are prevoyance, to organize, to command, to coordinate, and to control. Note that prevoyance means to plan.
Answer option C is incorrect. These aren't the five correct functions of a manager- to propose and to close aren't valid answers.
Answer option A is incorrect. To execute and to close are not valid functions of a manager.
Answer option D is incorrect. Initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing are the generally accepted process groups of the project management lifecycle, but not a manager's function.
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