Apparel Industry Management

Apparel Industry Management 3(3+0)

Lesson 3 : Functions of Management

Functions Versus Techniques

It is essential to distinguish between functions and techniques, because of the tendency to classify techniques along with functions in describing what managers do. Functions are the characteristic duties of the manager, while techniques refer to the way these functions are carried out. Thus, a manager may be engaged in the function of direction, but he may use the technique of command or persuasion. His function of controlling a subordinate’s activity may be exercised through the technique of a budget, or he may organize his department with the help of the technique of written job descriptions or charts showing lines of authority.