Groups and teams are omnipresent in any organizations. P-O-L-C is planning-organizing-leading-controlling function. For instance, planning may often occur in teams. When making decisions about the structure of the company and individual jobs, managers conducting their organizing function must determine how teams will be used within the organization. Teams and groups have implications for the controlling function because teams require different performance assessments and rewards.
Teams and groups are a facet of the leading function. Managers must be both good team members and good team leaders. Managing groups and teams is a key component of leadership. Good leader should recognize and understand group dynamics and development. They have to recognize and address common barriers to team effectiveness to maintain cohesive team. Groups and teams are not same.
The principles of management have been categorized into the four major functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling popularly known as the P-O-L-C framework.
PLANNING
Planning includes building proper mission and having a good vision. Making strategies to achieve the goals and objectives.
ORGANIZING
Organizing company by following best culture along with society’s need is the capability that any manager should have. It also includes allocating human resources to ensure the accomplishment of objectives.
LEADING
Leading involves the social and informal sources of influence that you use to inspire action taken by others. Leadership, Decision Making, Communications, Managing Teams, Motivation etc are key factors to define leading in POLC model.
CONTROLLING
Controlling involves ensuring that performance does not deviate from standards. Controlling consists of establishing performance standards, comparing actual performance against standards, and taking corrective action when necessary.
