SSC IMD SA Mock 03 – Question 122

Which of the following are managerial functions?
Functions:
i) Planning
ii) Organising
iii) Staffing
iv) Directing
v) Controlling
vi) Coding
vii) Testing

• i, ii, iii, iv and v only
• ii, iii and iv only
• v and vii only
• i, ii, iii and iv only

According to classical management principles (Henri Fayol and Luther Gulick’s POSDCORB), the fundamental managerial functions are:
1. Planning: Setting goals, strategies, and courses of action.
2. Organising: Allocating tasks, establishing structure, and delegating authority.
3. Staffing: Recruiting, training, and developing human resources.
4. Directing: Leading, motivating, and supervising personnel.
5. Controlling: Monitoring activities, comparing with benchmarks, and taking corrective measures.

In contrast, Coding and Testing are technical development activities performed by software engineers, not managerial functions.

Therefore, i, ii, iii, iv, and v only are managerial functions. The correct option is a).