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Define ‘Organising’ as a function of management.
Solution 1
Organising as a function of management refers to a structural framework in which an organisation operates to achieve its desired goals. It attempts to determine a methodical approach to use the available resources and workforce of the organisation in an optimum manner.
Solution 2
Organising refers to the procedure wherein various activities in an organisation are aligned in order. It comprises defining the roles of various personnel and directing them to work towards the goals and objectives of the organisation. This function brings together human efforts and resources in the organisation.
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