Question

avery, who manages a silk-screening and embroidery business, has set a goal of increasing sales by 15% in the next six months. to reach his goal, he has increased the businesss advertising budget. this is an example of the __________ function of management.

○ planning

○ organizing

○ directing

○ controlling

Explanation:

Planning involves setting goals and determining actions to achieve them. Avery set a 15% sales increase goal and adjusted the advertising budget to reach it, which aligns with the planning function of management. Organizing focuses on structuring resources, directing on guiding employees, and controlling on monitoring progress—none match as closely as planning here.

Answer:

planning